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“Undoubtedly, criminals are so determined to terrorise the people of this province. Our province has seen a rise in incidents of gang violence and extortions especially in areas such as OR Tambo District Municipality, Nelson Mandela Metro. Community members are living in fear as criminals are hell-bent on disturbing the peace of our people. However, …
DURBAN – Police in KwaZulu-Natal have noted with concern media reports claiming that a police constable who was arrested in Cato Manor on Friday morning, 4 October 2024 is linked with the hijacking incident which left an 11-yer-old girl dead in Malvern last month. Although it is true that a police constable has been arrested, …
October is Mental Health Awareness Month globally, and for the past 30 years, the Cape Town International Kite Festival has played a pivotal role in helping people speak openly about their mental health without fear of stigma. As the flagship event of Cape Mental Health since 1994, the Kite Festival creates a space for artists, …
BOTSHABELO – The fight between two gangs called Maroma and BTK in Botshabelo and surrounding areas, disturbed community peace. Offences committed were of extreme serious nature and suspects showed no remorse. On Wednesday 10 October 2022 at about 01:00 Thabang Thipe (19), Tshepo Shomaele (20), Mahlomola Nkone (24) and Puseletso Morobi (25) were in a …
POLOKWANE – Members of the Provincial Organized Crime Investigation Unit on Thursday, 03 October 2024 at about 13h30 arrested a 21-year-old male at Matlapa village, Mashashane policing area under Capricorn District, for possession and dealing in illicit drugs. The suspect was found in possession of several sachets of heroin and a transparent plastic bag containing …
POLOKWANE – The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Samuel Manala, has praised community members for their involvement in tracing suspects responsible for hijacking a taxi and robbing victims of their belongings in the Mutale policing precinct, Vhembe District, on the night of Wednesday, 02 October 2024. During the multidisciplinary operation initiated …
PARKWEG – The Parkweg Bike Squad squeezed the space for criminals to operate in Bloemfontein CBD. They went beyond the call of duty and with extra efforts, they arrested two suspects, male (21) and female (27), who were found in possession of suspected stolen property. Both suspects will appear in Bloemfontein magistrate court tomorrow, 04 …
POLOKWANE – The Acting Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Major General Samuel Manala has ordered police to use the available resources to track down a group of unknown suspects who bombed two ATMs at one of the shops at Levubu in the early hours of Thursday, 03 October 2024. According to information, the security …
GAUTENG – On 3rd October 2024, the Johannesburg Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team executed a major operation leading to the arrest of several individuals and company representatives. These arrests stem from extensive investigations into fraudulent activities involving NJM Treatment and NDE Services (Pty) Ltd and other entities. The suspects include Mark Douglas Smith (61), Alexander …
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Brian Smith – a South African immigrant living in Alaska has been found guilty of the murders of two Native Alaska women in 2018 and 2019. Brian Steven Smith, 53, filmed the horrific murder of Kathleen Henry in September 2019, content which was discovered by a sex worker, Valeria Casler and turned over to the …
Automotive cluster opens applications for new SMME market access initiative Eastern Cape, September 2024 – Since the beginning of this year, 759 businesses in South Africa have closed their doors, underscoring the harsh reality that the path for many small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) is paved with challenges. Kyle Ballard, a representative from the …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has withdrawn the licence of Global and Local Investment Advisors (Pty) Ltd FSP 43286 (Global and Local) and debarred Messrs Michael Haldane (Haldane) and Mauro Forlin (Forlin) for a period of 30 years. The sanctions against Global and Local, Haldane and Forlin followed an investigation by the FSCA. The …
In the News Today: Motorists in Nelson Mandela Bay won’t get all the joy at the pumps following a decision by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). This week, the department granted fuel wholesalers an application to temporarily re-zone the metro as an inland region to avert profit losses from the fuel price …
In the News Today: As this year’s session of the Synod on Synodality gets underway in Rome, South African women and women religious have reached new levels of frustration with the church and Pope Francis himself. Theologian and spiritual director Annemarie Paulin-Campbell said Pope Francis has been a superb leader in many respects. “However,” she …
Three suspects linked to extortion, murder cases killed in shootouts with KZN police
Three suspects, who were wanted for a string of extortion and murder cases in the eThekwini district, were shot and fatally wounded in two separate incidents of shootouts with police in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday afternoon and the early hours of today.
On Wednesday afternoon, police followed up information regarding the whereabouts of a suspect, who was wanted for at least four cases of extortion and another four counts of murder, which he allegedly committed in the KwaNdengezi and Mariannhill areas.
When police arrived at a house at Gilebe in Inanda, the suspect fired shots at the police and during the shootout, the suspect was shot and fatally wounded. He was found in possession of a 7.65 pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
In another incident today, police operationalised intelligence which uncovered the hideout spot of two suspects, who were also wanted for extortion and murder cases.
The suspects were cornered at Edabe informal settlement in Tshelimnyama, Mariannhill, and the suspects shot at the police from inside the house.
In self-defence, police returned fire and during the shootout, the two suspects were shot and fatally wounded. They were found in possession of two firearms.
All recovered firearms will be taken for ballistic testing to ascertain if they are linked to other crime scenes.
The three deceased suspects had linkages to the six suspects, who were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police at a holiday accommodation in South Beach, Durban, in the beginning of September 2024. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Thu, 10/03/2024 - 09:17
Heatwave warning for Northern Cape, Western Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heatwave conditions, with persistently high temperatures in parts of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape.
The heatwave conditions will affect the Richtersveld, Nama Khoi and Kamiesberg municipalities in the Northern Cape, as well as Matzikama in the Western Cape.
The heatwave is expected to persist from Thursday until Saturday.
“When temperatures are extremely high, humans' ability to cool their bodies through sweating is reduced. This can be a real threat that leads to hyperthermia.
“In an extremely hot environment, the most serious health and safety concern is heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if medical attention is not available immediately,” SAWS warned.
Infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly are especially vulnerable to heat stress.
Too much heat can be more dangerous for babies and children than for adults, and dehydration in children can be dangerous or even deadly. Children’s bodies have more trouble regulating temperature than those of adults, and they rely on adults to help protect them from heat.
Safety tips
South Africans are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure and stay indoors until late afternoon when the heat has subsided. Those who are forced by special circumstances such as work and school should drink as much as three litres of water to cope.
Take cold showers to lower your body temperature.
Cover windows with reflectors and drapes.
Drink plenty of water, as much as four cups an hour if it's really hot.
People, especially children, who cannot swim must avoid going to swimming pools and rivers, as this may result in fatalities.
- SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Thu, 10/03/2024 - 09:47
SA concerned about continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East
South Africa has expressed its grave concern about the continuing escalation of military action by Israel on Palestine and Lebanon, and has since called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the rising conflict.
South Africa has also expressed dismay at Iran’s subsequent response on Tuesday, 1 October 2024. According to Al Jazeera, Iran launched a two-wave ballistic missile attack in response to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week, and following the 31 July assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
“In this context, South Africa calls on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and avoid any act that would escalate tensions in a particularly fragile region, as it is vulnerable groups who suffer the most under conflict,” a Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) statement read.
Meanwhile, the department said the continued occupation of Palestine has denied its people their enshrined rights of self-determination and statehood, which remains a prerequisite to restoring peace and security in the region.
“South Africa calls on the international community and the United Nations Security Council to address the spiralling conflict.”
South Africa has reiterated the concern expressed by the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, that he was “alarmed about the very real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation”.
Guterres went further to state that "neither the region nor the world can afford another war”.
“It was noted with dismay that the United Nations Secretary-General was declared as a persona non grata by the State of Israel, and South Africa calls on the international community to commit to upholding international law, international humanitarian law, human rights law and the purposes and principals of the United Nations Charter to maintain international peace and security for all, without prejudice or favour.
“As long as there is impunity for unlawful acts, war and injustice will continue,” DIRCO said. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Thu, 10/03/2024 - 10:49
In the News Today: KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, delivered a keynote address during the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC’s prestigious 168th Annual Gala Dinner, held at the HollywoodBets Stadium. The event, themed around resilience and regeneration, brought together business leaders, government officials, and members of the diplomatic community to celebrate the Chamber’s …
Deputy President hopes SA's G20 Presidency will make the world more equitable
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he hopes that South Africa’s G20 Presidency will contribute towards building a world that is more equitable, resilient and sustainable.
“It is South Africa’s hope that, once completed, looking back at our G20 Presidency will showcase the amplified voice, perspectives and leadership of the developing world in tackling some of these most pressing global challenges,” he said on Wednesday at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University in London.
The country’s second-in-command is in the United Kingdom for the second leg of his working visit to improve trade and investment relations between the two nations and woo investors.
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Preparations are underway for South Africa’s G20 Presidency and hosting the summit in 2025. South Africa is expected to take over the chair of the G20 from 1 December this year from Brazil.
Meanwhile, the Deputy President said the Presidency will focus on the developmental agenda and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“The worrisome lack of progress in enhancing sustainable development globally underscores the need for global solidarity in addressing issues such as growing inequality; rising hunger; rising extreme poverty; the current global economy; climate and energy crises; the debt crisis facing developing countries, and illicit financial flows, all of which impede developing countries’ access to sustainable development.”
He said the country will also highlight the vital minerals issue and strive to bring attention to it during South Africa’s Presidency.
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“We will concentrate on utilising natural resources, tackling beneficiation challenges, mobilising domestic resources, developing a critical mineral strategy, managing interdependent and diverse supply chains, and leveraging natural capital,” he said.
According to the Deputy President, critical minerals are essential for the Just Energy Transition and the green economy.
“Therefore, the issue remains relevant, particularly as it relates to the type of investment that is required to address these issues.”
In addition, he said South Africa will seek to leverage its Presidency to advance the global reform agenda, particularly the transformation of the global financial architecture and reform of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the Multilateral Development Banks.
He announced that processes are presently in progress to establish South Africa’s priorities and deliverables for its 2025 G20 Presidency.
“While South Africa continues to prepare for its G20 Presidency, move towards concrete deliverables, and finalise its agenda, what I have shared here today reflects some of the most pertinent issues that will inform and drive our agenda forward.”
Climate change
Meanwhile, the Deputy President has described climate change as a problem that demands urgent and consistent action from every individual, organisation and government.
“The government has committed to using the insights and recommendations from the State of Climate Action in South Africa Report to inform the scaling up of the country’s actions to respond to climate change,” he said.
The Deputy President told the gathering that South Africa is actively adopting sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint.
“Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and poses a significant threat to humanity and the planet,” he told the attendees.
Shifting his focus to international peace, he called on the global community to unite to address this issue with utmost seriousness and commitment.
“We also call upon the world to work for peace, in particular in the Middle East. We must ensure a ceasefire so that the people of Palestine can rebuild and establish a State, side by side with Israel.” – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Thu, 10/03/2024 - 13:02
In the News Today: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the following closures for jacking the bridge up at the EB Cloete Interchange affecting the route from Durban CBD (N3 Westbound) to King Shaka International Airport (N2 Northbound). Closure one: Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2pm to Monday, October 7, 2024, …
The Government of National Unity offers an opportunity to take practical steps
In the News Today: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) will transport fans to the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday for free. Trains will run to the stadium from Umlazi, Winkelspruit, KwaMashu, Cato Ridge, Pinetown, and Crossmore. A shuttle service will operate between Durban station and Moses Mabhida …
In the News Today: Xaba said the curtailment would allow for continued water availability to the city even during periods of below-average rainfall. “The risk of not enforcing the abstraction limit is that, should a drought occur, there would not be sufficient water in the system for uMngeni-uThukela Water to continue providing the eThekwini municipality …