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GAUTENG - An outdoor event almost turned fateful after a jumping castle with children inside flew and tossed children out mid-air. Although fasten and deemed safe, strong wind in Krugersdorp overpowered the fastened jumping castle and took to the sky. The incident follows weather warnings from the South African Weather Service for the weekend advising about strong winds associated with a cold front across the country, except for the Limpopo province. Watch the full video here

KWAZULU-NATAL - With just hours to go before thousands of runners from around the world line up at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall on Sunday, 8 June, for the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon, they can rest assured that any medical need that may arise will be well taken care of. Whether it’s a plaster for a blister from a friendly nurse, a massage for tired muscles administered by a trained physiotherapist, or the critical care services of highly skilled advanced life support paramedics and doctors for a more serious eventuality, Comrades Marathon runners will have a team of some 585 medical staff available over their journey to the finish line in Durban. Mande Toubkin, Netcare’s general manager of emergency, trauma, transplant and corporate social investment, says Netcare and Netcare 911 are proud to partner with the Comrades Marathon Association for the 24th year to provide emergency medical care for the runners. “The event is so big in terms of its medical support nee...

GAUTENG - Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has officially unveiled a new high-tech, tamper-proof provincial number plate system. The new intelligent number plate system is a secure, traceable, and smart solution, incorporating tamper-evident decals, forensic QR codes, and a fully digitised back-end portal. These technological enhancements are designed to combat vehicle theft, fraud, and cloning, while improving road safety and empowering traffic law enforcement across the province. Speaking at the launch of the new plates on Thursday, the Premier said the new system was a major step forward in the fight against criminality in the province. “We are letting go of the old ways of fighting crime and introducing new ideas in this fight. With the help of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), we are now deploying a digital system that ensures we able to account for every vehicle on our public roads. “Those who are using fraudulent or duplicate number plates wi...

MTHATHA - The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirms the arrest of five (5) students following protest actions at Walter Sisulu University’s Nelson Mandela Drive Campus on 4 June 2025.  The detained students will appear before the Mthatha Magistrates' Court today, 5 June 2025, facing the following charges:     - Arson     - Public Violence     - Malicious Injury to Property (MITP)     - Assault with Intent to Cause Grievous   Bodily Harm (Assault GBH)  Four (4) SAPS members sustained injuries during the execution of their duties. They were treated and released yesterday. The campus and surrounding areas (including Nelson Mandela Drive) are stable and secure.  No further protest activity has been reported this morning.  SAPS Public Order Policing (POP) units remain deployed to monitor the situation.  The SAPS reiterates its commitment to maintaining public ...

GAUTENG - All grades of fuel are expected to decrease as from Wednesday. The fuel price adjustments were announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources on Tuesday. The price adjustments are as follows: Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): 5c decrease. Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): 5c decrease. Diesel (0.05% sulphur): 36c decrease. Diesel (0.005% sulphur): 36c decrease. Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): 56c decrease. Single Maximum National Retail Price for illuminating paraffin: 75c decrease. Maximum LPGas Retail Price: 89c per kilogram decrease. “The average Brent Crude oil price decreased from 66.40 US Dollars (USD) to 63.95 USD during the period under review. The main contributing factors are the continued global trade uncertainty, lower global crude oil demand outlook as well as the OPEC+ announcement of planned production increase in June 2025 and possibly in July 2025. “The average international petroleum product prices of petrol increased (under recovery) due to ...

DURBAN - The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has ordered that disciplinary steps be taken against a police officer who was captured on a viral video driving a marked police vehicle without the driver's door. Although the video only went viral on social media on Monday, the video was taken on Sunday, 1 June 2025. The police vehicle was involved in an accident in the Durban North policing precincts where it collided with a minibus taxi. The driver at the time of the accident was a female Warrant Officer who was trapped inside the vehicle, and the door had to be removed to rescue her. Without the door, although in a drivable condition, the vehicle should have been towed back to the police station. Instead of following prescribed procedures, another driver, also a Warrant Officer, drove the vehicle to the station, endangering his life and putting the name and the image of the South African Police Service into disrepute. Althoug...

JOHANNESBURG - Parents and guardians have been urged to prioritise the safety of their children when making use of scholar transport services. This after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) stopped an overloaded scholar transport which hindered the safety of the scholars who were packed on top of each other. "JMPD is conducting strict enforcement at school points. Any driver found overloading children will face immediate fines and possible vehicle impoundment in line with road safety regulations," warned MMC for Public Safety Councillor Dr Mgcini Tshwaku.

PRETORIA - The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has congratulated 17-year-old Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli on her remarkable achievement of obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of Pretoria. "This milestone comes at a critical time as South Africa works to increase enrolment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields—areas essential to building an inclusive and resilient economy. "Hazel’s success stands as a powerful reminder of the potential within our youth and the importance of nurturing talent that will drive the country’s economic development," said Nkabane. Starting her tertiary studies at the tender age of 14, Hazel embarked on one of the country’s most challenging academic paths, mastering a rigorous actuarial science curriculum renowned for its global standards. Her academic excellence places her among the youngest and most accomplished graduates in the field. Now 18, Haze...

DURBAN - An investigation has cleared Fezile Ngubane as a suspect in the Olorato Murder case.  According to police, Ngubane washes cars for a living and was targeted by deceased Philangenkosi Makhanya who used his ID to rica SIM cards with his details and use them in communicating with women.  "He has been released," said Athlenda Mathe, South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson. Makhanya, main suspect in the murder case, was gunned down by police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. Olorato Mongale, a promising Journalism graduate was laid to rest on Sunday, 1 June.

FREE STATE - Slain Journalism graduate Olorato Mongale is being laid to rest today, Sunday, 1 June. The funeral is taking place at Bloemfontein City Hall. Her obituary was read as she is laid to rest. Mongale was murdered after going on a new date with man known to her as John. Her body was discovered near Alexandra township, in northern Johannesburg, last Sunday. The main suspect linked to the murder case was shot dead by KwaZulu-Natal police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, after an apparent exchange of gunfire. This is a developing story.