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There seems to be an outbreak of diarrhea disease around Polokwane. Some residents in Polokwane, Limpopo, are reportedly suffering from gastro-intestinal infections. The residents say they are experiencing diarrhea, stomach pain and fever among other symptoms. They say they have been consulting clinics, hospitals and surgeries as well as buying medication over the counter at pharmacies since Novem...

The search for two bathers who are believed to have been swept out to sea while swimming at Main Beach Pennington on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast has resumed. The second body of a group of five swimmers has been recovered. Five swimmers were washed out to sea on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, yesterday. Meanwhile, rescuers and medical personnel have been called out to Thompson's Bay on the north...

KZN police have confirmed that four members of a family were killed in Port Shepstone on the province's south coast. The shooting allegedly occurred during New Year celebrations. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Amanda Funani 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a stern warning to the public not eat white mussels and other shellfish washed up on the West Coast of the Western Cape. A large numbers of dead white mussels, whelks and other shellfish being washed up at St Helena Bay and Elands Bay on the West Coast over the past 48 hours. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Steve Lamberth, Senior S...

The border management authority says it has wrapped up the exit leg of its festive season border operations and is now shifting focus to the return phase, running from today 1 to 15 January 2026. The authority says it processed heavy traveller volumes across all 71 ports, intercepting over 7,000 undocumented movements, mostly at land borders. Groblersbridge recorded the highest detections.  W...

Acting Eastern Cape MEC for Health Bukiwe Fanta has welcomed newborns at Frere Hospital in East London and raised concerns about teenage pregnancy in the province. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eastern Cape Health HOD Dr. Rolene Wagner 

Eastern Cape police have traced the parents who allegedly supplied alcohol to minors during an incident on Christmas Day in Santini location in the Khothane administrative area. The video, which shows children aged between six and twelve freely drinking while adults watch. It has sparked widespread public outrage and condemnation. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brigadier N...

Another legal hurdle has emerged in the process to appoint South Africa's next National Director of Public Prosecutions. An advisory panel and President Cyril Ramaphosa have until today to file court papers opposing an urgent High Court application seeking to halt the appointment.  Law firm B Xulu and Partners Incorporated firm argues the selection process was unlawful, biased and lacked tran...

The South African Police Service has issued a festive season warning over a surge in drink-spiking incidents linked to organised crime syndicates. Police say young women are being used to lure men at taverns, clubs and concerts, where drinks are spiked before victims are robbed, and in some cases killed. SAPS has also raised concern over women being drugged, assaulted or murdered after nights out....

As Johannesburg gears up to ring in the New Year, the City's Emergency Management Services (EMS) is tightening fireworks rules ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.  EMS is conducting emergency and fire safety enforcement operations in the Johannesburg Inner City. For more  Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Kagiso Phasha 

In Port St Johns on the Wild Coast, locals and business owners remain outraged over the R250 vehicle access permit required at the Beach boom gate during peak festive days, insisting public beaches should not be monetised while the municipality defends it as a temporary safety and crowd-control measure. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Nomzwanele Bacela

South Africa, is the latest country to condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland. It has warned that it threatens Somalia's sovereignty and the regional stability. Somaliland proclaimed independence from Somalia in 1991, but has failed to win international recognition for its sovereignty. In a statement, Department of International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says the recognition violates So...

Rescue teams have recovered remains believed to be those of the missing SANDF member on the borderline of Mozambique and South Africa in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.  Two soldiers were swept by the Nkomati river on Christmas Day when they were trying to cross on the low-lying bridge towards the Lebombo border post in a vehicle. The remains were found about two kilometres from the scene where the...

The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism has sent out a strong warning to some liquor restaurant license holders who sell of alcohol to minors. The department say it viewed the continued violation of the Liquor Act with "great disgust", particularly during the festive season when alcohol-related risks increase. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the departmental spokesperso...

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that high-profile attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II C-Max in Pretoria to eBongweni Super Maximum Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The move, announced earlier, is described by Department of correctional services as routine operational procedure driven by security and management needs. M...

Search and rescue operations have resumed near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga for the missing SANDF soldier, he is one of two soldiers who were swept away during a Christmas Day border patrol. After a brief suspension of the operations yesterday, Police say teams are again combing the Komati and Nkomazi rivers using helicopters, drones and divers. One soldier's body and the patrol vehicle have been rec...

Eastern Cape Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta has condemned a viral video showing young children consuming alcohol in the presence of adults during what appears to be a festive family gathering. The MEC described the incident as unacceptable and a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of the children involved, warning that it exposes minors to risks including addiction and long-term harm....

KwaZulu-Natal Transport authorities have voiced concern that speeding and drunken driving remain a problem on the province's roads as they prepare for an uptick in traffic volumes ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. This comes after more than 100 motorists were nabbed during road safety operations this past weekend. Traffic has started to slowly increase on the N3 with just over a thousand cars...

The Forum For South Africa has come out against the proposed salary increases for public office bearers which include the President, his deputy and ministers. The forum maintains that this is a slap in the face of South Africans who continue to battle unemployment, the high cost of living and exorbitant food prices. The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers has recom...

The N1 road outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, has been closed following a crash which involved four vehicles.  A truck, a bus, a sedan and bakkie collided with each other.  According to eye witnesses, the bus driver allegedly ignored a stop-and-go sign and lost control and crashed into other vehicles. Sakina Kamwendo caught with our reporter Rudzani Tshivhase...

Bitou Municipality's deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi says the gun she used to shoot into the air at the welcome home ceremony for initiates at KwaNokuthula in Plettenberg Bay was a toy gun. Kolwapi faced criticism after a video started circulating on a social media video, allegedly showing her firing several shots into the air. Kolwapi is the President of the Ikhwezi People's Movement. Sagree Chett...

As the summer initiation season draws to an end many homecoming ceremonies were held across the Eastern Cape over the past weekend. These are known as imigidi which are meant to celebrate the successful transition from boyhood to manhood. Unfortunately, the initiation season wasn't without any tragedies,  as the number of young men who hasve lost their lives has now risen to 20. Sakina Kamwen...

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has successfully concluded a settlement agreement with Minenhle Dlamini, whom is one of the beneficiaries of funds irregularly received from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO as part of an ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding. Sakina Kamwendo caught up Special Investigating Unit's Spokesperson...

Three people are  reportedly missing after the vehicle they were traveling  in was washed away during heavy rain last night in Amanzimtoti  south of Durban. This as several areas in KwaZulu-Natal have experienced flooding with Margate being the hardest hit. Our reporter Dries Liebenberg reports, followed by a chat with the province's premier, Thami Ntuli...

Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, and North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, are visiting the Bapo ba Mogale Traditional Authority following a surge in illegal mining activity in the Bapong village near Brits. Cachalia is accompanied by National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, and Acting North West Provincial Commissioner, Major General Dr Ryno Naidoo. National police...