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Hundreds of people protested at the Union Buildings in the capital on Saturday under the banner “Unite against farm murders” and called for police to do more to prevent farm attacks. A day of protest and prayer against farm murders and attacks at the Union Buildings lawns in Pretoria on 10 October 2020. Picture: AFP. […]

The SIU has been hard at work since March following complaints of scandals in the procurement of PPE across the country and Kaizer Kganyago said they were probing more than 700 companies. Personal protective equipment (PPE). Picture AFP JOHANNESBURG – The Special Investigating Unit said it’s looking into personal protective equipment (PPE) tenders worth R8 […]

The bodies of two men were found by firefighters who responded to reports of an informal structure alight in the area. A City of Cape fire truck. Picture: Twitter/@cptfrs CAPE TOWN – Two people have died in a fire that broke out at Bellville South on Sunday morning. The men’s bodies were found by firefighters […]

Since the start of this year, distressed calls to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group have increased by 63% compared to last year. CAPE TOWN – There are growing calls for government to invest more money in mental health. With mental health being a big focus around the world this month, the treatment gap […]

Forecaster Venetia Phakula said while today’s thunderstorms were expected to be calm, they could lead to flooding, especially in low-lying areas. JOHANNESBURG – The South African Weather Service is warning Gauteng residents to be aware of possible flooding across the province on Sunday. An alert has been issued as temperatures drop, with an 80% chance […]

Authorities say the women – who were believed to be from Gauteng – were viewing property to buy in Polokwane when they were attacked by four unknown gunmen. The bodies of two women were found at an industrial site in Polokwane in Limpopo after being shot by four unknown gunmen on 10 October 2020. Picture: […]

Duran Visagie was struck in the head by a stray bullet in Scottsdene on Tuesday afternoon. He later died in hospital. FILE Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN. CAPE TOWN – Anti-Gang Unit members have arrested a woman in Kraaifontein after she was found in possession of a weapon linked to the murder of an 11-year-old boy. Duran […]

GP, WC, FS e-hailing drivers to strike on Monday over ‘exploitation’ They are demanding that the companies they operate under, namely Uber and Bolt, be regulated so that they can be protected from exploitation. FILE: Johannesburg Uber and Bolt drivers took part in a protest on 19 February 2020 over safety issues. Picture: EWN. JOHANNESBURG […]