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Nokwanda is a passionate writer and journalism graduate. Her byline has appeared in the Sunday Independent, Pretoria News and IOL. She started her journey with TheSouthAfrican.com in their #gig4student project and through hard work, she eventually joined the news team.
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Durban July: Attendees warned to be on the lookout for criminals

By Nokwanda Ncwane 29-06-23 17:04

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the eThekwini District says various disciplines from the force and other security agencies will be on high alert and deployed at the Hollywoodbets Durban July at the Greyville Racecourse. The prestigious event will take place on Saturday, 1 July 2023. SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE FOR THE DURBAN JULY SAPS spokesperson […]

TMPD officers resisting measures to stop ‘cold drink’ money

By Nokwanda Ncwane 29-06-23 12:15

City of Tshwane MMC for Community Safety, Ald Grandi Theunissen says he is deeply concerned about indications that there is active resistance against measures being put in place to restore discipline and ethics within the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). The City of Tshwane recently gave the public a right to request an officer’s appointment certificate, […]

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WATCH – Man rescued after his vehicle got stuck

By Nokwanda Ncwane 28-06-23 19:21

A man who was stuck on a tree on the Umbilo River, near Heaton Nicholls Drive was successfully rescued on Tuesday night in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) at least four vehicles were reportedly washed off the Umbilo River bridge at Heaton Nicholls Drive in flash floods that battered parts of KZN […]

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Malusi Booi defends Helen Zille: ‘Not even close to racist’

By Nokwanda Ncwane 28-06-23 12:14

Former City of Cape Town MMC for Human Settlements Malusi Booi has defended Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille saying she is not racist. This comes as suspended DA leader in the Eastern Cape Nqaba Bhanga took to Facebook and labelled Zille the most racist person. NQABA BHANGA LABELS HELEN ZILLE AS RACIST […]

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From Eskom to Rand Water – City of Tshwane ‘drowning’ in debt

By Nokwanda Ncwane 28-06-23 08:51

The City of Tshwane does not only default on its Eskom debt but also owes bulk potable water supplier Rand Water. Rand Water has called on the Metropolitan Municipality to make arrangements to settle its debt. THE CITY OF TSHWANE OWES RAND WATER Rand Water said the National Government does not allocate it funds and solely relies […]

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Magashule on his expulsion from the ANC: He blames Johann Rupert

By Nokwanda Ncwane 27-06-23 15:39

Former African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Ace Magashule has accused wealthy businessman Johan Rupert of being behind his expulsion from the ruling party. The party’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) confirmed Magashule’s expulsion from the political party on Monday, 12 June. WHY WAS ACE EXPELLED FROM THE ANC? Magashule was found guilty of bringing the party into […]

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Gauteng: Two killed in collision on the N12 in Fochville

By Nokwanda Ncwane 27-06-23 15:04

Two people were killed when their light motor vehicle was involved in a collision with a bakkie on the N12 in Fochville. The incident happened on Monday, 26 June. TWO KILLED IN N12 COLLISION According to emergency service ER24, they arrived on the scene at 19:24 to find the two wrecked vehicles on the side of […]

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UNISA celebrates 150 years

By Nokwanda Ncwane 26-06-23 15:47

Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has hailed the University of South Africa (UNISA) as the mother of the country’s university system as it celebrates 150 years of existence. Nzimande said this as various stakeholders celebrated the milestone on Monday, 26 June. UNISA CELEBRATES 150 YEARS In an interview with Newzroom Afrika Nzimande said UNISA has played […]

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KZN: Paramedics suspended after abandoning distressed patient

By Nokwanda Ncwane 26-06-23 15:18

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has suspended two paramedics who allegedly abandoned a patient in Umlazi and accused neighbours who were carrying her of being too slow. The incident which has been widely criticised happened on Sunday night, 25 June. PARAMEDICS ABANDON PATIENT IN UMLAZI AT NIGHT KZN Health spokesperson Agiza Holngwane said two paramedics […]

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EXPLAINER: Here’s why Eskom is implementing lower stages of load shedding

By Nokwanda Ncwane 26-06-23 11:24

Energy experts had predicted that Eskom would implement load shedding as high as Stage 8 in winter due to high demand, however the power utility is implementing lower stages. In recent months, Eskom implemented Stage 6 rolling blackouts indefinitely which negatively impacted small businesses and people’s livelihoods. WHY IS ESKOM IMPLEMENTING LOWER STAGES OF LOAD […]

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Two killed in terrible truck collision on the N2 in Zinkwazi

By Nokwanda Ncwane 26-06-23 11:16

Two people were killed following a collision between two trucks on the N2 Zinkwazi in KwaZulu-Natal. The horrific accident happened in the early hours on Monday, 26 June. TWO KILLED IN N2 TRUCK COLLISION According to the emergency service, IPSS Medical Rescue, medics arrived at the chaotic scene, with multiple injuries, and with some looting taking […]

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Eskom exemption on SO2 emissions to lower load shedding by two stages

By Nokwanda Ncwane 26-06-23 08:41

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokopa  has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Air Quality Officer to grant Eskom an exemption in terms of the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) pertaining to the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission levels at Kusile power station. The postponement was granted on 5 June 2023 […]

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Mpumalanga motorists warned against lifting hitchhikers in THIS spot

By Nokwanda Ncwane 23-06-23 16:40

Mpumalanga police have cautioned the public against hitchhiking or lifting hitchhikers following a spate of robberies in the Kinross police precinct. Police say hitchhiking and giving lifts to hitch-hikers may result in crimes such as robberies or risk the lives of those engaged in the practice. MPUMALANGA MOTORISTS AND HITCHHIKERS WARNED South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

Woman Killed in Alleged Farm Attack Near Olifantshoek

Four employees tied and locked up while suspects steal fuel

By Nokwanda Ncwane 23-06-23 16:26

Three suspects aged between 30 and 47 were caught red-handed stealing fuel during a business robbery at a certain energy depot in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 around 23:00. SUSPECTS CAUGHT STEALING FUEL South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Mpumalanga, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said according to an incident […]

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Johannesburg: The official water and electricity hikes

By Nokwanda Ncwane 23-06-23 13:47

Do you live in the City of Johannesburg? You might have to dig a bit deeper into your pocket when you pay for water and electricity as tariff hikes kick in in July. City of Johannesburg Finance MMC Dada Morero announced the hikes when he delivered his R80 billion budget for the 2023/24 financial year recently […]

Home Affairs official who appeared on ‘Sizokthola’ suspended

By Nokwanda Ncwane 23-06-23 11:31

The Department of Home Affairs has confirme that an immigration officer who appeared on Moja Love’s drug-busting show ‘Sizokthola’ for allegedly working with drug dealers has been suspended. The official who is based in the North West appeared on the TV show in an episode that aired on Sunday, 18 June. HOME AFFAIRS OFFICIAL SUSPENDED […]

‘Apartheid draconian rules’: EFF reacts to losing to AfriForum

By Nokwanda Ncwane 22-06-23 20:40

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it objects to the judgement handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein which dismissed the party’s application for leave to appeal an interdict which AfriForum acquired in 2017 on illegal occupation of private property. According to the lobby group, the interdict prohibited Malema and the EFF […]

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Eskom suspends head of security fingered in R500m contract

By Nokwanda Ncwane 22-06-23 19:07

Eskom has suspended its head of security Karen Pillay amid an investigation into a R500 million contract awarded to private company Fidelity Services to investigate coal theft in 2022. Pillay has been placed on precautionary suspension to allow for the investigation to continue unhindered. ESKOM SUSPENDS KAREN PILLAY Recently Eskom said there is nothing untoward regarding the […]

Land invasion: Malema and EFF lose yet another case to AfriForum

By Nokwanda Ncwane 22-06-23 12:02

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and its leader Julius Malema suffered yet another loss after the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed their application for leave to appeal an interdict which AfriForum acquired in 2017 on illegal occupation of private property. According to the lobby group, the interdict prohibited Malema and the EFF from inciting people to […]

Gautrain refutes claim that it is doing away with housing allowances

By Nokwanda Ncwane 21-06-23 14:39

Bombela Operating Company which operates the Gautrain has denied that it is scrapping housing allowances for workers as alleged by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). Last week, NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said the company also wants to abolish the housing allowance which enables workers to access housing. GAUTRAIN DENIES SCRAPPING HOUSING ALLOWANCE […]

SIU exploring legal options after court rules in favour of Mabuyane

By Nokwanda Ncwane 20-06-23 19:57

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering all legal options available following the interim interdict granted to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane regarding the probe on his academic qualifications from University of Fort Hare. On Tuesday, 20 June, the Eastern Cape High Court in Bisho handed down an order that the probe on Mabuyane’s […]

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Farm torched after owner allegedly murders theft accused suspect

By Nokwanda Ncwane 20-06-23 14:03

Police have launched a manhunt for suspects responsible for torching a farm that belongs to a business woman in Elandskraal, Limpopo. The incident happened on Sunday, 18 June 2023 at about 17:00. FARM ALLEGEDLY TORCHED IN LIMPOPO South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said according to an incident report,  a section […]

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