Fire Contained at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, Sparked by Psychiatric Patient
LATEST NEWS – Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, a key healthcare institution in Gauteng, faced yet another fire incident on October 6, 2025, when a blaze broke out in its female psychiatry ward. This event has raised ongoing concerns about hospital safety protocols, especially in psychiatric facilities. Read More.
- Fire Contained at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, Sparked by Psychiatric Patient
- Gauteng Launches Major Crackdown on Unsafe Taxis and Unlicensed Drivers
- Mandla Mandela and Other Detained South Africans Set to Be Released Today from Israeli
- BMW Recalls 12,491 Vehicles Sold in South Africa Since 2016
- 8-Hour Power Outages Scheduled for These Joburg Areas This Week
Gauteng Launches Major Crackdown on Unsafe Taxis and Unlicensed Drivers
LATEST NEWS – Gauteng motorists have been urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and fully compliant with transport regulations, as the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) ramps up its province-wide enforcement campaign. Read More.
Mandla Mandela and Other Detained South Africans Set to Be Released Today from Israeli
LATEST NEWS – South African activist Mandla Mandela, grandson of the late Nelson Mandela, along with other South Africans, is set to be released today from Israeli detention. The group was detained during an international humanitarian mission aimed at delivering aid to Gaza. The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed that the activists would be repatriated via Jordan, ensuring their safe return to South Africa. Read More.
BMW Recalls 12,491 Vehicles Sold in South Africa Since 2016
LATEST NEWS – BMW Group South Africa has announced a major recall involving six of its popular models, affecting a total of 12,491 vehicles sold across the country since 2016. According to the National Consumer Commission (NCC), the recall includes the 3 Series (G20), 4 Series (G22), 5 Series (G30), Z4 (G29), X3 (G01), and X4 (G02) models. The issue prompting the recall relates to a potential fault in the starter motor that could pose a fire risk. Read More.
8-Hour Power Outages Scheduled for These Joburg Areas This Week
LATEST NEWS – Johannesburg residents should prepare for several 8-hour power outages across multiple areas this week. City Power, the city’s electricity supplier, has scheduled planned interruptions for vital maintenance work across the northern, southern, western, and inner-city regions of Johannesburg. These planned power outages will take place between Tuesday, 7 October and Sunday, 12 October, affecting thousands of customers. Read More.
