Engaging SA diplomatic services will mean revoking refugee status, DIRCO warns
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49 Afrikaners who have been granted refugee status under a resettlement programme initiated by US President Donald Trump have landed on American soil on Monday evening (SA time). The group — which happens to be the first of many who applied for asylum — boarded their plane at the OR Tambo International airport on Sunday night. Their move comes after Trump decided to grant a small group of South Africans refugee status
Monique Kekana admits to arson, says act was tribute to all mothers out there
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Unabashedly unapologetic — that’s the disposition of arson-accused Monique Kekana, following her appearance in the Vredenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday. The 27-year-old has admitted to setting Kelly Smith’s house alight, claiming she did it for all the mothers out there. The incident took place on 2 May 2025, mere hours after Smith and her two co-offenders were convicted of kidnapping and child trafficking Smith’s daughter, Joslin Smith. The little girl disappeared from
This past weekend’s “wet weather” reportedly resulted in a near 50% increase in road accidents reported in the Mother City when compared to March. This comes after the Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 84 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents in 48 hours. According to the City of Cape Town Safety and Security Directorate, this is a near 50% increase compared to the last ‘wet weather’ weekend in March. The Public Emergency Communication
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has unveiled a set of proposed road upgrades aimed at easing congestion and improving transport infrastructure in Muizenberg. Residents, commuters, and other stakeholders are invited to attend upcoming information sessions and submit their feedback on the plans. The upgrades are part of the City’s broader Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan and Congestion Relief Programme, focusing on enhancing capacity, improving traffic flow, and promoting safer
South Africa unites to protect nurses on International Nurses Day 2025. As South Africa joins the global community in commemorating International Nurses Day on Monday, 12 May 2025, the Department of Health calls for urgent action to protect nurses and health workers across the country. Nurses: The Backbone of the Healthcare System According to Health Department Spokesperson Foster Mohale, nurses are the cornerstone of healthcare, serving as the first point of contact






