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Approximately 10 families living by the central railway line, which has been not operational since 2019, were moved to a location about one kilometre from the Philippi train station.

The nurses were among 41 people who died on Christmas Eve after a gas tanker exploded in Boksburg near the Tambo Memorial Hospital, forever marring the meaning of the 'festive season' for their loved ones.

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Emer-G-Med paramedics and other services are on the scene where a bus careened down a cliff side while travelling on Long Tom Pass on Friday afternoon.

The lower load shedding stages for the upcoming weekend are due to an increase in available generation capacity and a lower weekend demand, the utility said.

The Gold One Modder East operation in Springs has been struck by trouble again as a second hostage drama grips the mine. It's a waiting game, while not much is known about what's happening underground.

The collision between a minibus taxi, destined for Mossel Bay, and a truck brings the death toll on Eastern Cape roads to 18 since 1 December.

The Shosholoza Meyl service disappointed passengers travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town as it left them stranded due to the theft of overhead cables in the Western Cape.

However, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande said a comprehensive funding model will take up to 10 years to formulate.

On Christmas Eve last year - a gas tanker wedged beneath a bridge near the tambo memorial hospital exploded - killing 41 people including 12 healthcare workers.

It was ruled in court on Friday that David, who stands accused of the burglary alongside two others, was dishonest while he gave testimony in his bail application, and that it was likely he'd evade trial if released.

Several areas including Sandton, Alexandra, and Midrand entered their third day with water shortages on Friday.

The department's Director General Dr Nkosinathi Sishi said system challenges at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme have been addressed through additional funding, with R119 million already injected into the upgrades.

Several sources within Eskom, including executives, have told Eyewitness News that Marokane is without a doubt a suitable candidate to head the embattled SOE.

Close to 500 workers are stuck underground at the mine in Springs in what is believed to be another hostage situation.

About 50,000 people are expected at the DHL Stadium daily on Saturday and Sunday.

Tensions ran high at the gold mine almost two months ago when a turf war between rival unions NUM and AMCU saw hundreds of workers stuck underground for three days.

The incident occurred in KwaMaphumulo in northern KZN, when armed men hijacked a state vehicle in which a social worker had been in the company of the little girl.

Two thousand one hundred units of fake Lego products were confiscated during an operation on Thursday.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said during their arrest, the two suspects refuted claims that they were trafficking the children and claimed to be taking them to their parents in Cape Town.

On Thursday night, Joburg Water was forced to completely close off or throttle 90% supply of water at seven of its reservoirs due to concerning low levels.

The police's Crime Intelligence division has welcomed a new intelligence bill under consideration by Parliament, saying it will enhance its capabilities.

The South African Forestry Company (SAFCOL) CEO previously held positions within the group executives and group capital departments at the ailing power utility.

The Higher Education Department recently announced Treasury's decision, which has left thousands anxious about not receiving money to study In the coming year.

The state said it cannot verify his permanent residence and the investigating officer - Ludi Schnelle said David goes in out of the country willy-nilly.

The trio was handcuffed on Thursday night, hours after the attack outside the man's home on Coleraine Drive.

The matter is currently before the Bela Bela Magistrates Court in Limpopo.

Eyewitness News reported that a male victim was shot twice when armed men opened fire on his vehicle, in what is believed to have been a botched robbery.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Thursday briefed the National Council of Province (NCOP)'s Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communications on progress made in implementing the Zondo Commission recommendations.

Joburg Water said it continues to see a high water demand which is currently exceeding supply.

This follows rumours doing the rounds that the SASSA cards are expiring this December and beneficiaries will not be paid their social grants.

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This is despite the South African National Defence Force refuting the existence of a death squad operating within its ranks. The force was initially linked to the high-profile kidnapping of an alleged Islamic State financier.

Investigating officer Ludi Schnelle said Imanuweli David had given police officers three addresses in Cape Town, Rustenburg and Bela Bela but none could be verified. Judgement on David's bid for bail is expected on Friday.

Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, who is the party's chief whip in the uMngeni Local Municipality, was fatally shot at his home on the evening of 05 December 2023.

It was revealed in court on Thursday that one of the Phala Phala burglary-accused allegedly paid a driver $30,000 in cash to transport him from Bela Bela in Limpopo to Kempton Park in Joburg's East Rand.

Joburg Water said its reservoirs are struggling to maintain capacity as there is more demand than anticipated because of the heatwave in recent days.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said state capture - which happened over several years - had caused a lot of “value chain damage”.

The Johannesburg High Court said while it understands that the 32 foreign nationals are in the country illegally, they're essential role players and potential witnesses in the inquiry into the fire.

Sources close to the investigation have confirmed to Eyewitness News that suspects opened fire on the victim and his wife, who were seated in their vehicle and about to enter their premises.

The bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday without any amendments made to the version passed by the National Assembly in June, despite another round of public consultation.

An estimated 250 workers affiliated with NUM are allegedly refusing to resurface from a shaft at the mine. They're believed to be disgruntled over wage negotiations and retrenchments at the mine.

Last week, Open Secrets made claims it uncovered acts of torture, kidnapping and murders that were allegedly carried out by SANDF members dating back to 2019.

Investigating officer, Ludi Schnelle, on Thursday testified that Imanuwela David told him he was shot in 2022 while at a hotel in Richards Bay as he attempted to flee the country in fear for his safety.

Henriette and Andries Marx made their first appearance before the court on Thursday. They're facing charges including theft, fraud and money laundering alongside five other individuals and entities.

Thirty-two undocumented foreign nationals have been detained at the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, pending the department's bid to have them returned to their countries.

The woman, who has been sharing stories depicting the experiences of her family in Gaza, returned to South Africa just days before the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas began.

Accused number one, Imanuwela David, appeared at the Bela Bela Magistrates Court in Limpopo for his formal bail application.