Johannesburg residents have been urged to take precautions as extremely hot temperatures are expected to persist across most parts of the city on Friday. The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has advised residents to stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and avoid direct exposure to sunlight, particularly between 11am and 3pm. EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said people working outdoors should take regular breaks to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses. “Residents are encouraged to continue to stay hydrated, drink…
Meanwhile, the acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned the and welcomed the arrest of the suspect. “It is disappointing that despite numerous warnings regarding the careful use of fireworks, some members of the community continue to act recklessly to an extent of even discharging fireworks in a tavern and a person ends up losing a life. We send our condolences to the bereaved family and want to assure the public that we will leave no stone unturned in…
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli and Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi joined forces on New Year’s Day to lead a high-profile safety awareness campaign across Durban’s crowded beaches. The initiative forms part of the national #SaferFestiveSeason operations, aimed at promoting public safety during the peak holiday period. The leaders were supported by Durban Metro Police, local government authorities, civil society organisations, and Community Policing Forums in a united effort to engage beachgoers. The campaign focused on crime prevention, road…
KwaZulu-Natal police have initiated a manhunt for four armed men following the brutal killing of four family members at their home near Mdweshule, close to Port Shepstone on the province’s south coast. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, December 31, 2025, when the suspects—armed with firearms and a bush knife—allegedly broke down the door of a rondavel where an eyewitness and her 45-year-old fiancé were staying. According to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza, the suspects demanded money. When…