Latest News & Developments
Tshwane Emergency Services successfully contained a rapidly spreading fire at a three-storey Brooklyn apartment building, with three residents treated for smoke inhalation. Multiple fire trucks responded to the emergency, preventing further damage to neighbouring units.
Amidst difficult terrain and strong winds, firefighters strive to contain the Newlands Ravine fire near Table Mountain
Newlands Forest and nearby trails are closed due to the ongoing fire, with firefighting efforts underway to manage the situation.
Dhasheyan Veerappen, 23, whose father (Niren) and grandparents lost their lives during the blaze said it was a “huge relief to finally lay to rest our loved ones”.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a family from Silverglen, Chatsworth, will be laying their beloved members to rest today after a devastating house fire in December claimed the lives of three relatives.
Maya, 91, a retired teacher and musician, Kogie, 89, who was bedridden, and their ill son Niren, 54, died when a fire ripped through their home in Silverglen on December 22 last year.
The 39-year-old patient died of burn injuries after a fire broke out when he allegedly ignited a cigarette lighter while wearing an oxygen mask connected to the main oxygen line.
The fire broke out around 10pm, destroying the main house, while two other buildings on the property sustained broken windows.
The fire broke out around 10pm, destroying the main house, while the windows on two other buildings on the property were broken.
Environmental and animal rights activist Nicole Barlow said Botleng Secondary School in Delmas, Mpumalanga, is breeding future rapists and serial killers.
A fire at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town destroyed over fifteen vehicles, raising concerns over ongoing violence within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association.
Distraught neighbours of the 62-year-old woman said they have been left traumatised after hearing her desperate plea for help as flames engulfed the couple’s Wendy house last week.
A fire at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town has destroyed over fifteen vehicles, raising concerns over ongoing violence within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association.
A fire at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town has destroyed over fifteen vehicles, raising concerns over ongoing violence within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association.
A couple tragically perished in a car fire in Manenberg, sparking an urgent investigation by local authorities. Witnesses recount the harrowing scene.
The event saw the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter taking home the biggest prizes.
The City’s Fire & Rescue Service engages in ongoing fire life and safety education at various facilities and events.
After a devastating fire in Khayelitsha, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic is searching for missing animals and providing support to families left homeless.
The first episode kicked off with a deadly fire that gutters several homes while an unfaithful wife searches for her missing husband.
After losing everything in a devastating fire, the Kekana family of 11 from Soweto received a fully-furnished two-bedroom house through government intervention and community support.
Durban Metro Police received 152 complaints about fireworks during the festive season, prompting discussions on enforcement and community concerns
DBSA said the project was at a stage where construction was scheduled to start in February.
Zanele Nkabinde, a dedicated paramedic, realised her dream of becoming a firefighter after completing a rigorous training programme with the City of Tshwane Emergency Services.
Zanele Nkabinde, a dedicated paramedic, realised her dream of becoming a firefighter after completing a rigorous training programme with the City of Tshwane Emergency Services.
Gauteng's emergency services face a critical shortage with only 57 operational fire trucks out of 92, while requiring over 2000 additional firefighters to meet safety standards.