Three people, including two tourists from the United Kingdom, have died following a multiple-vehicle collision on the N4 Toll Road near Ngodwana this afternoon. It is alleged that a truck travelling on the D799 Kaapsehoop Road failed to stop at an intersection and collided with three vehicles that were travelling…
The Department of Agriculture has warned farmers to prepare for a difficult 2026/27 summer season as El Niño conditions set in. According to the South African Weather Service’s Seasonal Climate Watch dated 31 August 2026, El Niño will continue through the summer, bringing below-normal rainfall and high temperatures. The department…
LYDENBURG- Thaba Chweu Boarding School is under fire over allegations of forced pregnancy testing and claims that some Grade 12 learners were barred from writing exams. Parents have accused the school of gross human rights violations, saying female learners from Grades 7 to 12 were subjected to mass pregnancy screening…
The Electoral Commission (IEC) reminds all political parties and independent candidates intending to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections that the deadline for the submission and completion of candidate nominations is Friday, 28 August 2026 at 17h00. The Commission urges all political parties and candidates who intend to participate in…
The crash occurred when a truck collided with the rear of a minibus taxi towing a trailer that was travelling in front of it. According to preliminary reports, the truck driver seemingly lost control, swerved into the oncoming lane, and collided with another minibus taxi travelling from the direction of…
Four people were killed in a multiple-vehicle collision on the R555 near Middelburg on Monday afternoon. The deceased were declared dead at the scene by paramedics who responded to the crash. It is alleged that an articulated truck travelling from Middelburg towards Emalahleni on the R555 lost control and collided…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South Africa to Mozambique through the Lebombo Port of Entry. This was confirmed by Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato on Wednesday, June 3. Of the 933 individuals processed, 349 originated from the Lindela Holding Facility and…
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is instituting disciplinary action against the prosecutor convicted of contempt of court in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court today. The NPA says to this end, the prosecutor will be suspended pending the institution of appropriate disciplinary action. “This follows a court appearance of the accused persons…
BUFFELSPRUIT- Residents of Buffelspruit in the Nkomazi Local Municipality woke up to widespread destruction after severe storms tore through the area on Monday night, damaging homes, roads and local businesses. Among the hardest hit was a butchery along the R570, opposite Schoemansdal Plaza, where the roof was completely blown off…
MBOMBELA- The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court has struck off the urgent application brought by Peter Nyoni against the Director-General and the Premier for lack of urgency. The matter arose after Nyoni challenged the conclusion of his fixed-term employment contract in the Office of the Premier, which came to…