The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms expected to impact parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo from 13 to 14 April 2026. According to the weather authority, the storms are likely to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible hail, which could result in localized damage to…
The City of Tshwane has informed residents that the annual swimming season for its free‑standing public swimming pools has officially closed on April 7th 2026. The closure comes after the city faced operational challenges, including a shortage of liquid chlorine gas cylinders, but ensured that most pools remained accessible throughout the season.The following free‑standing swimming…
With just two days into the reopening of Schools around South Africa a joint operation by the Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) has led to multiple fines and heightened road safety measures in Bekkersdal, Gauteng. The integrated learner transport safety operation was carried out in the Western Corridor of…
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has strongly condemned the burning of Riverlea Secondary School, describing the incident as unjustifiable and criminal. “There can be no justification for burning a school,” said Maile during his visit to the school. “The fire which broke out at the school cannot be justified, no matter the level of anger…
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…
