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02/01/2026

[COMING UP] Founder Tumi Sole joins us on to discuss the use of social media to fight crime

02/01/2026

BMA ready for border influx, Saulsville shooter's confession, Teen moms cause of concern

Friday 02 January 2026 - 18:01pm Bafana Bafana makes it to Afcon knockout roundIn a nail-biting match, South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 to secure their spot in the AFCON knock out phase.This comes after Oswim Appolis converted a late penalty to give South Africa the qualification. Rising star Tshepang...

02/01/2026

396 babies born in Gauteng

Friday 02 January 2026 - 14:41pm JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng hospitals welcomed 396 babies on New Year’s Day.The numbers are perfectly balanced, with 198 boys and 198 girls born across the province.Health authorities say this reflects a busy start to the year for maternity wards in Gauteng.Meanwhile, ...

02/01/2026

Russia on Thursday said Kyiv was behind a drone strike on a hotel in the Moscow-held part of Ukraine's southern Kherson region that killed at least 20 people celebrating the New Year, accusing it of "torpedoing" peace attempts.

Russia on Thursday said Kyiv was behind a drone strike on a hotel in the Moscow-held part of Ukraine's southern Kherson region that killed at least 20 people celebrating the New Year, accusing it of "torpedoing" peace attempts.

02/01/2026

US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for the large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday.

US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday.

02/01/2026

Limpopo police have opened an inquest into the circumstances that led to the drowning of a SANDF member in Polokwane.

Friday 02 January 2026 - 13:05pm POLOKWANE - Limpopo police have opened an inquest into the circumstances, that led to the drowning of a SANDF member in Polokwane.The body of the female soldier was found in a stream on Thursday.Police received a report that the deceased had been travelling with two....

02/01/2026

Lifesaving South Africa has praised lifeguards for their quick action on a hectic New Year’s Day. Despite numerous rescues, the organisation reports several drownings.

Friday 02 January 2026 - 13:01pm CAPE TOWN - Lifesaving South Africa has praised lifeguards for their quick action on a hectic New Year’s Day.Despite numerous rescues, the organisation reports several drownings.A man drowned at Strand Beach in Cape Town, with rescues also at Umhlanga Main and Stra...

02/01/2026

While the festive spirit may be fading, authorities warn that road safety remains a serious concern.

Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) acting executive manager Ntsiki Jolingana says they expect high traffic volumes as of Friday afternoon, peaking on Saturday and Sunday.

02/01/2026

New Year celebrations might have ended, but animal welfare groups are still responding to distressed pets and a surge in emergency call-outs.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has reported a sharp increase in cases over the festive period, with animals roaming the streets.

02/01/2026

Child and Youth Practitioner and founder of the Durban-based NGO Ikusasa Ngelami Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane stresses that parenting involves guidance, teaching values, building self-esteem, and helping children learn how and when to say no.

Friday 02 January 2026 - 12:40pm JOHANNESBURG - Civil society organisations working closely with parents and children argue that while the government has increased access to information and services, information alone cannot replace parenting. Child and Youth Practitioner and founder of the Durban-...

02/01/2026

Authorities are warning the public not to eat shellfish washed up along the West Coast.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says large numbers of white mussels, whelks and other shellfish have died and washed ashore at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai.

02/01/2026

[BREAKING NEWS] Red tide has hit the West Coast. Public warned not to eat shellfish washed up at Helena Bay and Elandsbaai.