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"As we embark on a new year, I call on each and every South Africa to be part of the journey towards a better future for all. "I wish you all a peaceful and prosperous New Year. May God bless South Africa and protect her people. " - Ramaphosa Full message below: My Fellow South Africans, As we prepare to enter the new year, we look back on 2024 as a year of change and progress. We marked 30 years since becoming a free and democratic nation on the 27th of April 1994. We celebrated the progress made in building a society founded on the ideals of freedom, equality and human rights. On the 29th of May 2024, We held our seventh democratic elections, peacefully and freely. As the people of South Africa voted for the representatives of their choice, they gave voice to their concerns, aspirations and expectations. Our people, through their votes, called on political parties to put their differences aside and to work together to put our country first. As elected public represent...

Nahoon Beach in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality has been closed for swimming after a shark sighting. The Metro advised that it is monitoring the situation closely.  Beach is expected to be reopened tomorrow following safety concerns. Meanwhile, the Metro's security cluster has been overseeing various operations in the Metro including beach safety, roads and traffic control, events management and the enforcement of Bylaws.  The cluster is led by the South African Police Services under the command  of General Wright.  The cluster constitutes of various satey stakeholders that includes multiple SAPS divisions, and Buffalo City departments including Law enforcement, Traffic, Fire, Health Services, Disaster Management, Beaches, Communications, Electricity, as well as government departments like the Department of Social Development, Traffic, Emergency Services, Correctional Services, Conservation Unit, Home Affairs, the National Prosecuti...

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed the tragic passing of one of its officers, Metro Police Officer Khensani Mabaso. Officer Mabaso, 32 years old, was on duty at the time of the incident and was found fatally wounded in full uniform with gunshot wounds at her family home in Diepkloof early this morning, according to JMPD. Her fully marked JMPD patrol vehicle was found parked outside her family home. Preliminary observations suggest a possible robbery attempt, as her cell phone was not found in her possession. A case of murder will be opened at Diepkloof SAPS for further investigation. "The JMPD extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Mabaso. We assure them that we will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice and to find the murderers of our beloved officer," said JMPD Acting Chief of Police Mr Patrick Jaca. This is a developing.

City of Cape Town MMC for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith has sent many praises to volunteer firefighters who stopped at nothing to protect properties this festive season. "And while the sun is giving its last rays over our coast, these volunteers are still at it. With crews from Volunteer Wildfire Services high up on the slopes still, they are going through all the burned vynbos, looking for any burning embers, putting these out so we don't get any nasty surprises through the night," said Smith. "Crews from their base were deployed immediately, with additional volunteers called from standby, from across our city. "These crews will only come back down much later tonight. They won't be getting paid for their service, they are all volunteers, every single one of them. They formed their organisation purely for the purpose of good, to help protect our City against the effects of wildfire, to help protect our natural heritage. "The only way they are a...

WESTERN CAPE - Ongoing festive season operations yielded success when members of the Anti-Gang Unit arrested suspects for the illegal possession of firearms during weekend operations. On, Saturday, 28 December 2024 the members searched a premises in Moray Court, Hanover Park and arrested a 15 year old male when he was found in possession of a 9mm pistol without a serial number with ammunition. He was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. A 19-year-old male who is wanted on an attempted murder case was also arrested. Furthermore, members of the Anti-Gang Unit deployed in the Delft policing precinct due to the ongoing gang violence in the area, searched a premises in Buffalo Street, The Hague on Saturday evening. They confiscated a 9mm pistol with ammunition which was hidden in the roof of the house. A 21-year-old man was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The suspects are due to make their respective court appearances ...

Johannesburg -  On Monday, 23 December 2024, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department ( JMPD ) Tactical Response Unit responded to a report of unauthorized borehole drilling activity in the vicinity of Nugget Street, near the intersection of Main and Fox Streets. Upon further investigation, it was established that two additional buildings along Durban and Delvers Streets also had unauthorized borehole drilling conducted without the necessary documentation or approval from the City of Johannesburg. The operator of the drilling truck at the initial site was arrested along with the individuals involved in the drilling at the other two buildings. The five male suspects were detained at the SAPS Johannesburg Central Police Station for tampering with critical infrastructure. The JMPD has impounded the drilling equipment used at all three locations. The department is following up on the matter and will take appropriate action against all those involved. "The JMPD would like to rei...

POLOKWANE – Operation Vala Umgodi, intelligence-driven joint operation between Sunday, 29 December and early hours of Monday, 30 December 2024, delivered significant results in the fight against crime in Limpopo. On Sunday, 29 December 2024, at approximately 11:30 AM, the team arrived in Musina Town and proceeded to Musina City Centre and China City to carry out Vehicle Check Point (VCP) duties. During the operation in the City Centre, officers successfully arrested a foreign national and confiscated counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R2 million. The 34-year-old suspect was issued a summons and fined R5000, which was paid at Musina SAPS. The counterfeit goods were seized and registered in the SAP 13. The suspect is expected to appear before the Magistrate's Court soon. Additionally, nine undocumented foreign nationals were arrested. In a separate operation, the Vala Umgodi Task Team in Waterberg District worked alongside the Tactical Joint Operational Centre (...

Pietermaritzburg -  The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is delighted to announce the launch of its new online system for ordering Wall of Honour plaques. This innovative platform allows Comrades Marathon enthusiasts to easily order new plaques or upgrade existing ones, celebrating their achievements and contributions to this iconic event.   Ordering your plaque is simple. All you need to do is go to the Comrades Marathon website at  www.comrades.com  and navigate to the Wall of Honour tab under the About section and complete the online form by following the prompts.   The new system offers several exciting features: View a digital version of your plaque before finalizing your order. Search for existing plaques on the Wall of Honour. Applications will close once the limit for the current phase is reached, so early submissions are encouraged.  Please also note that applications will be closed during the holidays so keep an eye on our notice on the Wall of...