143By Mapaballo Borotho Image @SApoliceservice SAPS has launched two specialised units in Gauteng to fight politically motivated killings and organised crime. The Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) will investigate political assassinations, while…
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What is an Orange Level 5 weather warning? Severe thunderstorms expected this weekend
169By Mapaballo Borotho Image @livescience The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 5 weather warning for Gauteng due to expected severe thunderstorms. The warning indicates a medium likelihood of…
Three medical doctors suspended over death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son
151 THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS…
Tshwane wage deal delayed again
160 Signing of Tshwane’s R10 billion wage deal postponed as unions and city discuss backpay and implementation timeframe disputes. The long-awaited signing ceremony of the wage settlement agreement between the City of…
Elderly woman killed, infant among injured in violent Westbury shooting
134By Mapaballo Borotho Image @istock images An elderly woman was killed and four others, including a 15-month-old baby, were injured in a shooting in Westbury. The victims were reportedly caught in the…
‘Horrified’ ANC says Winde’s outfit during parliamentary sitting ‘an insult’
131 South Africans can expect an eventful year as political parties compete for their attention ahead of the elections. Election season came early this year as the ANC and the DA have…
Cape Town man sentenced to 20 years for rape and attempted rape of two menÂ
169By Mapaballo Borotho Image: Adobe Stock A 47-year-old Cape Town man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape and attempted rape. The crimes were committed against two men while…
Showmax to shut down as MultiChoice confirms streaming service will be discontinued
157 THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS…
Minister Gayton McKenzie honours legacy of Soli Philander
169Zuko Komisa SA entertainer Soli Philander passes away. Image | Supplied South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has lauded the late Soli Philander as a vital figure in…
Ramathuba faces R90 billion accountability moment
139 Opposition parties demand clear timelines on jobs, crime and stalled economic zones ahead of Ramathuba’s address. It is expectations galore when Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba delivers her state of the province…