The official G20 police vehicle targeted in the attempted hijacking incident. Picture Credits: MSN By Thulane Madalane Johannesburg – A suspected hijacker was shot by members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) in Johannesburg on Friday after he attempted to take over an official G20 vehicle carrying police officers deployed for summit security duties. According…
The brutal attack at Rietvlei Hospital has intensified calls for stronger security measures in South Africa’s healthcare facilities. Picture Credits: X By Thulane Madalane KwaZulu-Natal – The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has demanded urgent intervention following the brutal stabbing of a doctor and his female companion inside the doctors’ quarters at Rietvlei Hospital in…
G20 leaders have backed a new framework aimed at helping Africa benefit more from its vast critical mineral reserves. Picture Credits: GCIS By Aisha Zardad Africa must urgently strengthen its grip on its vast critical mineral reserves and stop exporting raw commodities without value addition, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned at…
Road users should expect frequent stop-and-search operations and roadblocks as authorities clamp down on unsafe behaviour. Picture Credits: Montsho Matlala By Montsho Matlala Polokwane – Limpopo law enforcement authorities have issued a stern warning to motorists as the province ramps up its Phuza Weekend road-safety operations ahead of the festive season. Officials say there will…