Provincial Traffic Services are stepping up enforcement operations, ahead of the Easter break, with this past week resulting in the arrest of 88 drivers, including a taxi driver who allegedly assaulted a traffic officer. Between 16 and 22 March 2026, 257 road safety checks resulted in more than 38,000 vehicles being stopped and inspected. Of the 88 arrests, 50 motorists were driving under the influence of alcohol. Among those arrested was a
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied claims of plans to meet with alleged crime kingpin Vusumuzi Cat Matlala. “Deputy President Paul Mashatile has noted claims made by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission earlier today to the effect that the Deputy President met with Mr Vusimuzi Cat Matlala or that the latter intended to meet with him,” said acting spokesperson to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Keith Khoza. This follows Monday’s
Iran has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that Washington and Tehran are engaged in talks to end hostilities, calling the reports “fake news” and accusing the US of trying to manipulate global oil markets. Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the US and Iran had held discussions on the “complete and total resolution” of the conflict, adding that he had postponed planned military strikes on Iranian power
Motorists and residents in Claremont are being urged to prepare for disruptions as a partial road closure along Claremont Boulevard comes into effect, with construction expected to continue until the end of February next year. The closure between Stanhope and Hawthorne Roads forms part of the rollout of the MyCiTi bus service expansion. While one lane will remain open, commuters travelling from Stanhope towards Hawthorne will need to make use of alternative routes.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to the public to come forward with any information that could assist them with a tragic accident in which a one-year-old died yesterday. SAPS spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the Manenberg police have registered a case of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving. “A one-year-old baby girl suffered fatal injuries during the accident at Grace Court Heideveld. The circumstances surrounding this accident
