The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that they have transferred remand detainee Vusimusi Matlala from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre to eBongweni Correctional Facility in KwaZulu-Natal, with the move taking place on 21 December 2025. Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo explained that the transfer is part of standard operational procedures across
Thirty-four people lost their lives in road crashes across the Western Cape between 22 and 28 December, with pedestrians making up almost half of the fatalities. During the seven-day period, 27 crashes were recorded on the province’s roads. Fourteen of those who died were pedestrians, while cyclists and motorcyclists were
In response to an increase in fires affecting local communities during extreme heat, teams from the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers remain on standby, with particular attention to an active fire in Capricorn. Community leaders and affected residents notified the teams of the incident. “Access to the site remains
The festive season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can feel lonely, quiet, and overwhelming. Grief, family conflict, relationship challenges, and financial pressures can make the holidays especially hard. In South Africa, expectations to buy gifts and take part in festivities add
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Mothers4Gaza have voiced their discontent after the management of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden announced that David Scott (The Kiffness), a South African musician and parody artist, is set to perform at Kirstenbosch Gardens. Scott faces backlash
Table Mountain National Park has strengthened safety measures, including enhanced firefighting capacity and the use of drone technology to support patrols and emergency responses. Park Manager Megan Taplin said the initiatives are not limited to the festive season, noting that visitor numbers, both local and international are already higher than
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has insisted that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is not in crisis, despite ongoing challenges within the organisation. Speaking during festive season operations in KwaZulu-Natal, Cachalia praised police officers for their daily efforts in protecting communities. He said the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will
Several pro-Palestine members engaged in a peaceful protest on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, at the British Council in Randburg, Johannesburg, an organization responsible for fostering cultural and educational exchanges on behalf of the British government in South Africa. A member of South African Jews for a free Palestine, Jared Sacks,
The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) Registrars Committee has expressed full support for the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa on the impact of austerity measures on specialist training. The union’s Bokang Motlhaga says that freezing and reducing funded registrar and specialist posts threatens the sustainability of training,
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
