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Ambulance crisis forces desperate Wentworth residents to use e-hailing services in emergencies
Wentworth residents face long wait times for ambulances, leading to calls for urgent reforms in emergency services.
Durban snake catcher thanks community for efforts after dog dies after green mamba snake bite
Durban snake catcher Jason Arnold has recounted a harrowing tale of hope and heartbreak after a beloved family dog was bitten by a green mamba.
Six children injured in Klawer bus crash: Calls for improved school transport safety
A bus crash near Klawer injures six children, prompting urgent calls for improved school transport safety measures.
Gift of the Givers responds to flooding crisis in Western Cape
Severe storms have devastated the Western Cape, leaving many residents in knee-deep water and prompting urgent calls for humanitarian aid from Gift of the Givers.
Weekend carnage on South Africa's highways claims five lives in N4 crash and two in N2 accident
Seven people have been killed in separate crashes, at the weekend.
Probe launched after two men killed in structural collapse in KZN
Two Mozambican nationals tragically lost their lives in a structural collapse in KZN, prompting an urgent investigation into compliance and safety regulations.
Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,000 as rescuers dig for survivors
The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.
Four killed in devastating bus-truck collisions on N1 near Maubane
A tragic accident on the N1 Northbound, near Maubane in Pretoria North, has claimed four lives after a bus collided with a diesel tanker truck.
Teenager injured after falling two storeys at KZN high school
A KwaZulu-Natal teenager is recovering after a serious fall from two storeys at Welbedene Secondary School, prompting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Prepare for damaging winds: Yellow Level 4 warning issued for Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for the Western Cape, predicting damaging winds of up to 90 km/h. Residents are urged to secure their belongings and stay vigilant against potential fire hazards.
Why businesses must prioritise medical emergency preparedness
Over 6 000 accidents in South Africa's construction industry last year highlight the urgent need for businesses to enhance their medical emergency preparedness.
Investigation under way after high-speed McLaren crash in Sea Point
Police in Sea Point are investigating a case of reckless driving following a high-speed crash involving a McLaren 570S coupe.
Durban Collision: Driver killed, passenger critically injured
A tragic morning in Durban sees one man dead and a family of four critically injured in separate accidents.
Man wounded in rhino attack in KwaZulu-Natal
A rhino attack in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands leaves one person critically injured, while a separate horse riding incident results in serious injuries to a child.
Cape Town student becomes hero after rescuing woman from rip currents in Mossel Bay
Jaco du Plessis, a 20-year-old student from Cape Town, is celebrated for his bravery after saving a woman from perilous rip currents in Mossel Bay.
Booze restrictions: Joburg councillor welcomes 'no alcohol sale' after 6pm on New Year’s Eve
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police, the SAPS, and other stakeholders like the EMS and health officials will conduct a joint operation at all liquor outlets affected by these trading hour restrictions.
WATCH | Soweto man dies in queue while waiting to upgrade prepaid meter ahead of November 24 cut off
‘‘We are asking them to extend the days, because we don’t have the R12,000 they would fine us. We are old and pensioners, and we are sick people,’’ she added with concern.
Update: One dead, scores more injured in multiple road crashes across Durban
Emergency services had their hands full on Monday morning attending to two separate crashes in Durban.
BREAKTHROUGH: KZN police arrest suspect for traffic officer’s murder
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a suspect for the murder of a traffic officer.
Three killed in N3 horror crash near Pietermaritzburg
According to emergency teams, at the scene, the crash occurred on the busy highway between Ashburton and Lion Park near Pietermaritzburg.
KwaZulu-Natal police continue search for traffic officer’s killers
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are continuing their search for the shooters behind the killing of traffic officer on the province’s north coast, earlier this week.
KZN health department probes blaze at Clairwood Hospital after patient set herself on fire
The KwaZulu-Natal health department launched an investigation following a fire at Durban's Clairwood Hospital on Thursday.
Gqeberha and Kariega residents evacuated as heavy rains continue to lash parts of Eastern Cape
Evacuations are under way in the Eastern Cape as heavy downpours continue to wreak havoc across the province.
Head-on crash on KZN’s north coast leaves 3 dead, 7 more in critical condition
Samantha Meyrick of IPSS Medical Rescue said they were alerted to the crash near KwaGingindlovu.
PICS: Pilot injured after light aircraft crash lands on Durban golf course
A pilot has been injured after a light aircraft crash landed at Durban’s Beachwood Golf Club in Durban North on Thursday afternoon.