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Family confirms body found in Rhodesfield is missing runner Tsontso

The search for Kempton runner, Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, has come to an end after her family positively identified a body found in Rhodesfield as that of the missing 38-year-old. Moselakgomo was reported missing on Wednesday after she failed to return home from her afternoon run. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death alongside four other cases involving the bodies of women found in Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein. According to […]

todaySeptember 14, 2026 98

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A cold, wet and gloomy weekend as severe weather grips parts of SA

Emergency services across South Africa are on high alert as a cold front brings widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to several parts of the country this weekend. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the wet and windy conditions could trigger localised flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas.  The weather is expected to affect parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the […]

todaySeptember 4, 2026 98

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Gauteng gov warns against cash-for-service at hospitals

The Gauteng Department of Health has warned against bribery at public hospitals and clinics, saying patients should not pay officials to bypass queues or receive preferential treatment. The department says public healthcare services are not for sale and has urged patients to report officials who demand or accept money in exchange for services. It is alleged that some patients are bribing officials to bypass queues when booking appointments, accessing patient […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 143

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Macpherson flags safety gaps after building collapses across SA

Public Works and Infrastructure, Minister Dean Macpherson, says South Africa does not lack laws governing construction, but weak enforcement, poor oversight and non-compliance are putting lives at risk. Macpherson made the remarks on Thursday as he released findings from investigations into several building and construction collapses, including two incidents in Gauteng that claimed the lives of 12 people. One of the most serious incidents occurred in Doornkop, Soweto, on 28 […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 34

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Weather expert explains cause of SA’s cold snap

Climatologist at Wits University’s School of Geography, Professor Jennifer Fitchett, says the cold, wet weather and snowfall affecting parts of South Africa are being caused by a strong cut-off low over the country's interior. This comes as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns that some of the coldest conditions of the season are expected across Gauteng and other parts of the country this week. Fitchett says, unlike cold fronts […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 246

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Final hours to register as IEC warns voters not to miss deadline

The clock is ticking for South Africans to register to vote or update their details ahead of the local government elections, with the Electoral Commission (IEC) warning that time is running out. Eligible voters have until midnight on Friday, 7 August, to register or update their details before the voters' roll closes ahead of the 4 November elections. IEC Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sy Mamabolo, on Monday urged those who […]

todayAugust 3, 2026 40

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Matlala trial | Torture claims take centre stage as arrest evidence comes under scrutiny

Allegations that police tortured accused number one, Musa Kekana, during his April 2024 arrest have become the central focus of the trial-within-a-trial in the Johannesburg High Court, with the defence and the State presenting sharply conflicting accounts of what happened. Thursday's proceedings, which marked the fourth day of Captain, Phimi Sekgobela's, cross-examination, are focused on whether evidence obtained during Kekana's arrest was lawfully secured and can be admitted in the […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 40

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“No public school place is for sale,” warns Maile

Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, has warned parents against paying bribes to secure school placements, urging them to report any officials or individuals demanding money in exchange for admission. "No public school place in Gauteng is for sale. The Gauteng Department of Education does not charge any fee for assisting parents with online admissions and every official support service remains completely free. Parents are encouraged to report all allegations of […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 50

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Ayanda Allie breaks silence on BOSA expulsion

Former Build One South Africa (BOSA) Gauteng representative, Ayanda Allie, has broken her silence following her expulsion from the party she joined in 2024. Allie says tensions between herself and the party's leadership escalated when she declined to sign a Code of Conduct she claims required her to donate a month's salary to the party annually, as well as an additional 10% of her gross monthly salary. The former Member […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 328