Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police, South African Police Service, patrollers and the Road Safety Promotion Unit took part in the Easter Arrive Alive campaign launch held in Merafong City Local Municipality at the intersection of the N12 and R500. The Gauteng Department of Community Safety officially rolled out the campaign as part of efforts…
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has recorded more than 800 arrests following a high-impact, multidisciplinary operation conducted in Soshanguve and Mabopane. The operation, known as Operation Shanela, took place on Saturday, 28 March 2026, under the leadership of Chief of Police Commissioner YCR Faro. Authorities say the initiative was aimed at tackling crime and…
The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of a Grade 3 learner after a wall collapsed at Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. According to a media statement released on 27 March 2026, Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, said he was profoundly shocked and saddened by the incident,…
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a nationwide recall of certain Ford Transit and Transit / Tourneo Custom vehicles due to a potential battery-related safety risk. According to the NCC, the recall was issued following notification from Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, affecting 582 vehicles from the 2022 to 2026 model range that…
Standard Bank has strongly denied a series of allegations circulating on social media, describing claims made by Dr Anele Mngadi Hammond as “false and baseless.” In an official statement, the bank said the matter relates to a historic vehicle finance agreement concluded in 2018 involving the purchase of a Ferrari. The dispute, according to the…
Residents in parts of Tshwane are being urged to prepare for a scheduled water supply interruption later this week, as the municipality carries out essential infrastructure upgrades. The City has confirmed that a planned shutdown will affect areas supplied by the Babelegi Reservoir and Tower on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The interruption is expected to…
The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed two tragic learner deaths in separate incidents, leaving the province in shock and prompting renewed calls for safer communities. Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has expressed deep sorrow following the fatal stabbings of two learners in unrelated cases that occurred just days apart. In the first incident,…
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued an urgent recall of certain Citro-Soda products across South Africa which begin with batch number C, raising concerns among consumers who regularly use the popular remedy for indigestion and heartburn. The recall, which took effect on 17 March 2026, affects Citro-Soda Regular 60g, 120g, and…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against motor vehicle theft, following a series of targeted operations that uncovered a suspected vehicle theft syndicate.On Thursday, 19 March 2026, members of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) carried out an intelligence-driven raid after receiving a tip-off from…
South Africa is buzzing with mixed reactions following the dramatic finale of Big Brother Mzansi Season 6, where Liema Pantsi was crowned the winner. Liema secured the top spot in the competition, beating strong finalist Thandeka in a season that kept viewers glued to their screens from January until the grand finale on 22 March…
