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Suspect appears in court for theft

POTCHEFSTROOM – Vincent Aubrey Koorts (26) was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Monday, 28 June 2021 when he appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 June 2021, on charges of theft of motor vehicles, theft …

Suspect arrested with a Zip gun in Kuilsrivier

CAPE TOWN – The efforts of the Flying Squad to create a safer environment for the community led to the arrest of a 35-year-old suspect for the illegal possession of a homemade firearm, also known as a zip gun as well as ammunition. During the early hou…

Gauteng Premier raises alarm over rising COVID-19 cases

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has warned that the province is in the midst of a COVID-19 crisis, as cases show no signs of slowing down.The Premier was speaking at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital on Monday, where he welcomed medics from th…

Parliament conducts interviews for NYDA Board, 22 Jun

The Sub-Committee of the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, and the Select Committee on Health and Social Services on the Filling of Vacancies for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will today start the week-lo…

Former Police Colonel found guilty of travel claims fraud

NORTHERN CAPE – A 57-year-old Avril Christopher Wentzel, a former Colonel of the South African Police Service (SAPS) pleaded guilty at Kimberley Regional Court today on nineteen counts of fraud.Wentzel who worked at the Provincial Detective in Kimberly…

Gauteng dealing with COVID-19 third wave pressure

Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, has assured the public that healthcare workers and the department remain committed to tackling the third wave of COVID-19 infections.In addition, the MEC said they will be appointing additional staff to the 5…

Stones discovered in KwaHlathi are quartz crystals

Tests have revealed that the stones discovered in the KwaHlathi area, outside Ladysmith, are not diamonds but quartz crystals.Addressing the media on Sunday, KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Ravi Pillay said the…

Department commits to resolving Maluti-a-Phofung water issues

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has recommitted the department to resolving the water issues in the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality.Mahlobo and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Deputy Minister responsible fo…

Nine to appear in court for unlawful possession of firearms

Nine suspects are to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court after they were found in possessions of five pistols and ammunition.In a statement on Monday, the South African Police Service said the suspects aged between 27 and 47-years old where fou…

Gauteng welcomes walk-ins at vaccination centres

Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, has confirmed that the province will allow walk-ins at vaccination sites for those aged 60 and above.According to the MEC, the elderly will be assisted whether they have registered on the Electronic Vaccinati…

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