Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have instructed the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) to find a road engineering solution to the spike in road crashes on the same road curve just after Makhado, Limpopo, involving buses and trucks. This comes after five people died and dozens of others were left injured in a bus crash on the same N1 road curve, northbound, between Makhado and Musina in the
Murder Probe in Hout Bay Yields Arrests
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Three people have been arrested for the murder of an unidentified person found in Hout Bay on Tuesday. Also read: Mystery Body Sparks Investigation in Hout Bay The South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Ndakhe Gwala, says the trio were arrested earlier today and are due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. While the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed, speculation has emerged that the body may
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has confirmed that rail services will return to Mitchell’s Plain next week after a six-year suspension due to ongoing vandalism and infrastructure damage. The agency says the Kapteinsklip Line will officially be open to commuters on Monday, restoring an affordable and reliable rail connection for thousands of daily commuters. “This reopening marks the final phase in the full restoration of the Central Line, a
Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 57,2%. According to a media statement, this will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle. “With dam levels being 19% lower compared to last year, and unpredictable rainfall, we have to use water responsibly and be water wise at all times, especially this summer,” MMC Badroodien added. Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 57,2% The Mayoral
The spirits company, Diageo calls for a pause in spirits tax increases. Government tax on spirits is expected to pass the significant R100 per 750ml bottle mark, should the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, apply the usual 6%-plus annual increase in excise during the Budget Speech next week. Diageo calls for a pause in spirits tax increases 750ml is the main unit size offering to the market for all subcategories of spirits
