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LIMPOPO - The MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life following a horrific accident involving a minibus taxi and a bakkie on the R40 road, near Klaserie, Maruleng Municipality, Mopani District. The accident, which occurred early this morning (Saturday, 8 February), resulted in the deaths and serious injuries of those involved. Preliminary reports indicate that 10 passengers from the minibus taxi and three from the bakkie have died. Three critically injured passengers have been transported to Tinswalo Hospital for medical attention. "I am deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic incident," said MEC Mathye. "My heartfelt condolences go out to the families, next of kin, and the broader community who have lost loved ones. I wish a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries." An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway. MEC Mathye urged motorists to exercise extreme ...

NORTHERN CAPE - The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating a culpable homicide case following an accident involving a SANDF truck which overturned on the R31 road between Koopmansfontein and Delportshoop. Preliminary information indicates that the accident occurred Friday afternoon, 7 February. The truck was traveling with 19 SANDF members from Lohatla Army base enroute to Kimberley. Two SANDF members, a male and female died on the scene and 17 others were injured and transported to hospital for medical treatment. The identities of the deceased not yet known as their next of kin must be informed. The SANDF truck was traveling in rainy weather conditions from Lohatla to Kimberley when the accident occurred. The cause of the accident forms part of the police investigation.

  LIMPOPO - Five suspects between the ages of 33 and 63 were arrested in a joint operation by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation and the Road Traffic Management Cooperation (RTMC) at Lephalale Local Municipality on Friday, 7 February.   During 2021, the office of the Serious Corruption Investigation received complaints about officials who were issuing learners and driver's licenses without following proper procedures in return for gratification at Lephalale Test Station.   The investigation - named Operation Combination - was launched, and it was detected that indeed several unlawful activities were done. After completing the investigations, the Hawks referred the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for decision. Subsequently, warrants to arrest the suspects were authorized.   A joint operation between the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation and the RTMC was conducted.   The team successfully arrested five suspects at Leph...

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to cut financial assistance and humanitarian aid to South Africa. On Friday, 7 February, the White House announced the executive order, citing the disapproval of the South Africa's recently passed Land Expropriation Bill and further punishing the country for its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Washington’s ally Israel. The executive order from The White House further imposed the following: Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States that, as long as South Africa continues these unjust and immoral practices that harm our Nation:           (a) the United States shall not provide aid or assistance to South Africa; and           (b) the United States shall promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation.   ...

MANDENI - A head-on collision has resulted in multiple injuries near Mandeni, north of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, 7 February. According to IPSS Medical Rescue, this head-on collision between a light motor vehicle and a truck, occurred on the N2. It is believed the light motor vehicle lost control, crashing head-on into a truck travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the light motor vehicle sustained moderate injuries and his two passengers sustained minor injuries. The patients were stabilised on the scene by IPSS Medical Rescue before being transported to a nearby facility for further care. The driver and passenger of the truck were not injured in the collision.

MANDENI - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested two suspected hitmen, few hours after they allegedly shot and killed a 40-year-old ward councillor and injured his 42-year-old sister in Sundumbili on the evening of Tuesday, 4 February 2025. Police officers who are members of Public Order Policing were doing their routine patrols in Sundumbili when they spotted two suspicious men walking along the street. Vigilant police officers stopped and searched the men and the two were found in possession of two firearms whose serial numbers were filed off. The suspects were arrested and charged for possession of unlicensed firearms. Further investigations by the Political Task Team positively linked the two to the murder of the councillor and the attempted murder of his sister. Reports indicate that earlier that evening, the two suspects went to the councillor’s home and requested to see him. When the councillor got out of the house, the two opened fire at him. His sister intervened bu...

CAPE TOWN - Athol Trollip MP, ActionSA Parliamentary Leader, has reflected on the State of the Nation Address (SONA 2025) which took centre stage last evening (6 February). MP Trollip wrote: Yet again, President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed to seize the moment. His State of the Nation Address was nothing more than a rehash of empty promises — white papers, strategies, websites, new funding models, and grand plans or rather more plans about plans. Without any urgency or explanation as to why these so-called reforms have taken so long to implement. The economy remains stagnant, and despite the usual rhetoric of “economic growth,” nothing substantial has been done to address the fundamental issues driving our decline. Instead of confronting the root causes -corruption and a bloated, inefficient civil service-Ramaphosa continues to peddle hollow commitments while state institutions crumble under the weight of mismanagement and graft. The Auditor-General has repeatedly highlighted...

CAPE TOWN - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a promising and praise-worthy speech as he addressed the nation this evening, Thursday, 6 February. Here are some of the key takeaways from the President's State of the Nation Address (#SONA): HONOURING THE FALLEN SOLDIERS  The President honoured the 14 fallen soldiers by name as he reiterated the core mission for SANDF to be in Congo. USA BULLYING   BY PRESIDENT TRUMP The President addressed utterances by US President Donald Trump threatening to cut aid due to misinformation about the Land Expropriation Bill. Ramaphosa firmly told South Africans that we are an independent country which won't be bullied. MATRIC RESULTS Ramaphosa praised the Class of 2024 for reaching the highest pass rate in the history of the country's education. WATER CRISIS   Water programmes are on the horizon with neighboring country Lesotho as a stakeholders to bolster the country's water crisis. For a detailed presentation,...

CENTURION - Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his concern about a recent alleged bullying incident at Sutherland High School in Centurion, which sparked public interest following a viral video recorded by the mother of the alleged victim. According to information at the department’s disposal, the mother of the Grade 10 girl learner who was allegedly bullied visited the school on Wednesday, 5 February 2025, to report that her child was being bullied by a Grade 10 boy learner, seeking to address the matter. However, the school explained that, as per due process, a preliminary investigation must be conducted to verify the allegations before any disciplinary action. A meeting involving the parents of the victim, school management, and district officials was held today, Thursday, 6 February 2025, at Sutherland High School.  "Following this meeting, we can confirm that the school will initiate a disciplinary hearing, subject to the availability of both pare...

SOWETO - The City of Johannesburg has assured Rea Vaya passengers and the public that services will resume today, 6 Thursday. "The City gives assurance that Rea Vaya buses will start operating from Thursday 6 February 2025. Safety and security measures are in place for the protection of drivers, buses and passengers. We apologise for the inconvenience," the City notified. Operations were abruptly halted after two bus drivers were shot and killed in Soweto on Tuesday evening, in what is believed to be orchestrated hits.  According to the bus company, the law enforcement plan is in place to ensure safety and security of bus drivers, buses and passengers following the scary tragedies. MMC for Transport in the City of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene, has condemned this brutality.