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…
The Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga, has reacted with dismay to the incident involving two soldiers who were swept away by a strong current in the Komati River in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, during a routine patrol under Operation CORONA near Macadamia military base. The incident which took place on Christmas, claimed two lives, with one body still missing. Motshekga visited the family of one of the deceased soldiers, to convey condolences and offer support. “We only have one member…
Controversial businessman and alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria to the eBongweni Super-Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal — South Africa’s most secure prison. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed the December 21, 2025 transfer, describing it as a routine security measure based on risk assessments, safety considerations, and operational requirements. DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale is legally empowered under the Correctional Services Act…
Patients and healthcare workers at Jubilee District Hospital in Gauteng say they are being forced to buy drinking water from an outside tuckshop as the facility continues to struggle with unreliable and unsafe tap water — even during periods of extreme heat. Visitors arriving desperate for hydration are reportedly directed away from empty dispensers toward paid bottled water before receiving treatment. Staff members routinely carry large containers to endure their shifts, while many low-income patients rely on tanker-supplied external storage…