A mass shooting in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, has left 12 people dead and two injured, prompting KwaZulu-Natal police to launch a large-scale manhunt for those responsible. The deadly attack took place in the Ziko area on Tuesday night and has sent shockwaves through the local community. Investigators are now working to establish the motive […]
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile Returns to Public Eye After Surgery Recovery Deputy President Paul Mashatile has made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery in August, reassuring South Africans that his health is steadily improving. Mashatile, who temporarily delegated his responsibilities to fellow cabinet members, expressed gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa, his family, colleagues, and
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Sixth woman found dead in Ekurhuleni Police are investigating after officers discovered the body of a woman on the side of a road in KwaThema, Springs, Ekurhuleni on Tuesday morning. This discovery followed the recovery of a fifth woman’s body in a veld in Olifantsfontein, near the R21, just one day earlier. KwaThema sits about
Women’s Safety South Africa Walking Risk in Focus Walking is supposed to be the simplest form of exercise. No fees, no equipment, no training. Yet for many South African women, walking or running requires a safety plan. This reality was highlighted after five women’s bodies were discovered in and around Kempton Park over two months.
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Olympic swimmer Tatjana Smith has issued Swimming South Africa (SSA) with a letter of demand. She’s seeking payment of interest she alleges the federation retained on prize money held for more than a year. The demand follows the provisional suspension of SSA’s president and chief executive officer earlier this week. This adds to scrutiny of
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The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that a bulk carrier collided with a quay at the Port of Durban on the night of August 31. TNPA confirmed the incident the following Wednesday. Authorities moved the damaged vessel to an alternative berth as investigations get underway. Emergency response and operational teams deployed immediately after
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s key industries face an existential crisis due to high electricity prices, which is eroding the country’s industrial base. He addressed the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa’s Presidential Business Breakfast this week, where he praised manufacturers for showing resilience. The metals and engineering sector has demonstrated extraordinary
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