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Gauteng Faces Water Crisis as Department Warns of Overuse
Gauteng faces water crisis as authorities warn residents and municipalities about dangerously high water usage well above sustainable limits. Officials from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Rand…
Kidnappers Caught After Man Abducted While Driving with Wife
Kidnappers caught after man abducted Kidnappers caught after man abducted while driving with wife marks a major breakthrough for Gauteng police. Officers arrested eight suspects linked to a violent abduction…
Vanderbijlpark Scholar Transport Crash: Overloaded Taxi Confirmed by Police
The Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash claimed 14 lives after police confirmed an overloaded taxi.
Vaal Scholar Transport Crash Death Toll Climbs to 14
The Vaal scholar transport crash has claimed 13 young lives after a collision in Vanderbijlpark.
Vanderbijlpark Scholar Transport Crash Kills 11 Learners
Transport crash kills 11 learners following a devastating scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. The incident occurred on Monday, 19 January 2026, and has sent shockwaves through communities across the province.…
2026 February Petrol Price Decrease: Here’s How Much You’ll Pay at The Pumps
After months of pressure on household budgets, South African motorists may finally catch a break in February 2026. Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests that petrol prices…
EMPD Warns Motorists to Claim Impounded Vehicles by 27 Jan
Motorists across Ekurhuleni are being urged to act quickly as the deadline to collect impounded vehicles approaches. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has issued a firm warning that any…
2,700 Gauteng Grade 1 and 8 Pupils Still Unplaced for 2026
As the 2026 academic year gets underway, thousands of Gauteng families remain in limbo. The Gauteng Education Department (GDE) has confirmed that approximately 2,700 learners in Grade 1 and Grade…
SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates for February 2026
Stay updated on the SASSA SRD Grant payment dates for February 2026. Find out when to collect your R370 grant and how the payment process works.
New Pit Bull Attacks Spark Outrage as Victims Hospitalised
Pit Bull Attacks Spark Outrage after fresh incidents leave a Mpumalanga teen fighting for life and families traumatised.
One Dead in Ekurhuleni Crash Between Two Heavy-Duty Trucks
One dead in Ekurhuleni after a crash involving two heavy-duty trucks on the R21 near Atlas Road. EMS confirms cause under investigation.
GDE Denies Prioritising Foreign Nationals in Gauteng Public Schools
The GDE denies prioritising foreign nationals' claims has become a contentious topic in South African education discourse. In early 2026, the Gauteng Education Department (GDE) publicly refuted allegations that its school admissions processes…
SA to Lower Drunk Driving Tolerance to Zero, Says Minister Creecy
South Africa is on the brink of a major shift in road safety policy after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced government plans to lower the country’s legal blood alcohol limit…
Almost Entire Gauteng SAPS Works for Cartels, Says Crime Intel Chief Khumalo
Gauteng, South Africa’s economic heartland, found itself at the centre of a national reckoning this week after explosive testimony by the head of Crime Intelligence, Dumisani Khumalo. Appearing before Parliament,…
SASSA Old Age Grant Payment Dates for February 2026
Discover the confirmed SASSA Old Age Grant payment dates for February 2026.
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