Stricter Sanctions Proposed: Drunk Driving Could Mean No Licence for Life

With alcohol-linked crashes high, Parliament’s transport committee backs “zero-tolerance” and harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Picture Credit: Insuranceopedia By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africa’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport has proposed far-reaching new penalties for motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol — including the possibility of being banned from holding a…

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Mpumalanga Authorities Investigate Fatal Stabbing at Secondary School

Police arrest suspect after fatal pupil altercation during class change, education officials condemn violence. Picture Credit: Pexels By Aisha Zardad Mpumalanga – A Grade 11 learner was fatally stabbed by a fellow pupil on school grounds in Mpumalanga’s Steve Tshwete Municipality, authorities said, as law enforcement launched a murder investigation into the tragic incident. The…

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Job Seekers Cautioned as Fraudulent TikTok Vacancies Circulate

Authorities and employers warn school leavers to verify job opportunities after fake ads spread on TikTok. Picture Credit: Linkedin By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Job seekers — particularly school leavers — have been warned against responding to job advertisements circulating on social media platforms like TikTok, after authorities said many of the posts are…

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Search and Rescue Continues After Fatal Flooding Hits Limpopo Communities

Severe flooding across Limpopo raises death toll and leaves families desperate for missing relatives. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad Limpopo – Communities across Limpopo province are reeling as severe flooding triggered by days of heavy rainfall has claimed at least 19 lives, with authorities and families continuing search and rescue operations for missing persons….

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