insert_link South Africa South Africans Against Drunk Driving Calls for National Disaster Declaration South Africans Against Drunk Driving founder, Caro Smit, has urged the government to declare drunk driving a national disaster following fatal crashes in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Smit told Newzroom Afrika drunk driving is a major road safety threat, advocating for specialised courts to address offenders and penalties for liquor outlets serving intoxicated patrons. She calls on citizens to unite against drunk driving: todayDecember 18, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Fourteen people die in a collision in the Eastern Cape Fourteen people have died in a collision on the N9, 30 kilometers from Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. A minibus and an SUV collided in the early hours of yesterday morning. Emergency services were on the scene, but the number of injured remains unconfirmed. Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson, Makhaya Komisa has urged motorists to exercise caution in the area: todayDecember 17, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa DA in Eastern Cape Demands Probe into Alleged Corruption in Legislature In South Africa....The DA in the Eastern Cape is calling on the Legislature Speaker, Helen Sauls-August, to launch an investigation into the alleged systemic corruption in the legislature. Allegations include unauthorised payment of over three-million-rand to the ANC in September, and a failure to effect ICT upgrades in the Legislature Chamber despite being allocated four-million-rand to do so in 2021. The DA’s, Yusuf Cassim, says these allegations point to a […] todayDecember 5, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape Education Department Urges Schools to Enforce Food Safety The Eastern Cape Education Department has issued a memorandum cautioning schools to remain vigilant amongst the recent widespread cases of food poisoning, and related deaths in the province. In one case, three children aged between one and four died of suspected food poisoning in Mdantsane. The department’s spokesperson, Mali Mtima, says it is imperative for schools to implement the food safety policy guidelines as stipulated in the National School […] todayNovember 11, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa S.A’s government conducts investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in several provinces S.A's government says it is coordinating comprehensive investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Last week, Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that organophosphates, chemicals found in pesticides, were responsible for the deaths of six children in Soweto last month. They allegedly shared a packet of chips they had bought from a local spaza shop. Government's Gavin Sadler says they are […] todayNovember 5, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Lusikisiki Mass Murder Mastermind to Represent Himself in Court The alleged mastermind in the Lusikisiki mass murders in the Eastern Cape, Mzukisi Ndamase, told the local Magistrate's Court he would represent himself, refusing Legal Aid assistance. Ndamase, who is currently serving a life sentence, was arrested in Ebongweni Maximum Correctional Centre, where he allegedly orchestrated the murders of 18 people. The case was postponed to 29 November for further investigation. The National Prosecuting Authority’s Luxolo Tyali says they have […] todayNovember 1, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Nelson Mandela Bay residents evacuated due to heavy rains and floods Severe flooding following heavy rain overnight has resulted in scores of Eastern Cape residents, particularly in Gqeberha and Kariega, being evacuated. A level six warning of heavy rain was issued yesterday. Gift of the Givers’ operations manager, Ali Sablay, told the SABC they are currently in contact with the local disaster management teams who are identifying and trying to evacuate more residents in different areas. Meanwhile, more heavy rain is […] todayOctober 22, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi has expressed concern over a mass shooting in Qumbu in the Eastern Cape To S.A, where RISE Mzansi has expressed concern over a mass shooting in Qumbu in the Eastern Cape. The shooting claimed six lives and left four people wounded. The shooting comes after another mass killing of 18 people in Lusikisiki, also in the Eastern Cape. The party is calling for these incidents to be treated a national crime emergency. RISE Mzansi's Makashule Gana urges president Cyril Ramaphosa and law enforcement […] todayOctober 8, 2024 9
insert_link Oshiwambo Aantu 18 ya dhipagwa mo Lusikisiki mo Eastern cape ya yahwa kaafekelwa inaa tseyika Opolisi ya South Africa oyati oyili pokuninga omamangepo moshiningwanima shokuumba mo Lusikisiki. Oowili dhongula yolyomakaya,aantu 17 oya yahwa okusa miiningwanima iyali ya yooloka momagumbo momukunda Ngobzana mo Eastern Cape. O SABC oya lopota kutya iihakanwa okwiitaala aapambele naashiinda mboka kwali taya longekidha iituthi yopamuthigululwakalo kwali yiliko esiku ndyoka. Ondjele yomaso ngaashingeyi oyili po 18,,sho oshihakanwa shimwe sha hulithile moshipangelo ohela. Omupopiliko gopolisi Athlenda Mathe okwati opolisi oya gongela uumbangi auhe […] todaySeptember 30, 2024 26