The multidisciplinary team of Operation Vala Umgodi enhanced efforts to curb illegal mining activities in the Namakwa on Saturday, 14 March 2026. During police actions, a male was stopped and searched at a mining hotspot, and unpolished diamonds were found in his possession. The 32-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested for possession of unpolished diamonds. Additionally,…
Orlando Pirates slumped to a frustrating 1-1 draw in their Betway Premiership clash against Siwelele at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. It was a disappointing outcome for the Buccaneers, who were left to rue missed chances as crucial points slipped away in the end. They remain top of the standings, with only a single point…
The Quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 will see a showdown between Africa’s elite clubs this weekend, with four intriguing first-leg clashes that showcase the quality and competitiveness of club football on the continent. With the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) having announced this week an increase in prize-money with R2 million for…
European football delivered a night of drama, relief and heartbreak on Wednesday as some of the continent’s biggest clubs battled for a place in the next round of the UEFA Champions League. At the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the spotlight belonged to Federico Valverde, whose remarkable hat-trick inspired Real Madrid to a commanding 3–0 victory over…
Orlando Pirates returned to the top of the Betway Premiership standings after grinding out a 2–0 victory over Richards Bay FC at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night. Goals from Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa sealed the important win for the Buccaneers, ensuring they collected maximum points as the title race enters its decisive stages….
A dramatic rescue by members of the Tshwane Metro Police Department Bike Squad has saved the life of an infant who was allegedly buried alive in a shallow hole in Hammanskraal. The incident unfolded on Saturday, 7 March 2026, when officers from the specialised bike unit were conducting routine traffic duties in the area. In…
The African National Congress has distanced itself from a controversial “one loaf per family” bread distribution initiative associated with Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts after a video of the campaign circulated widely on social media. The footage shows volunteers handing out loaves of bread to residents while invoking the ANC’s name and slogans. The initiative was…
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has officially begun construction of new trading stalls in Marabastad, in what Mayor Nasiphi Moya has described as a major step towards formalising informal trade and restoring order in one of Pretoria’s busiest commercial districts. Moya recently turned the sod at the site where the stalls will be constructed,…
Hundreds of rail commuters and residents in the Winternest area of Akasia have been left stranded and exposed to crime following the closure of a small but vital pedestrian gate that provided direct access to the Winternest Station Square train station in Clarina, Pretoria North. The gate, located at the Station Square Centre on Daan…
Residents of Theresapark and Hesteapark gathered at Dolfyn Street Park this past weekend in a renewed effort to confront crime and strengthen community safety in the area. The meeting, organised by the Pretoria North Community Policing Forum (CPF) Sector 2, focused on reactivating the THAG Subforum, a community structure that serves residents of Theresapark and…
