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Use safe heating sources this winter

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Gauteng residents have been warned to take precautions when using alternative heating sources as temperatures begin to drop following the onset of winter.

Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct

Monday, May 11, 2026

Two senior police officers and a businessman have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges related to contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.

Gauteng Liquor Board report released

Monday, May 11, 2026

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has released the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) Committee of Inquiry Report.

Power system stable as winter demand increases

Monday, May 11, 2026

Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels.

Concern raised on challenges at Pretoria West police station

Monday, May 11, 2026

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns over infrastructure and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenges at the Pretoria West police station.

SAWS Advises on intense cold fronts bringing cold, wet and windy conditions

Monday, May 11, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says that very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the western interior of the Western Cape, as well as the Chris Hani and Joe Gqabi district municipalities of the Eastern Cape, until Tuesday.

Madlanga Commission hearings to focus on drug seizures

Sunday, May 10, 2026

The Madlanga Commission’s hearings in the week ahead will continue to focus on drug seizures by South African law enforcement agencies, as well as the handling and theft or disappearance of narcotic substances in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.