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19/06/2026

Missing for 5 Years still not Found

19/06/2026

Shack on Fire

19/06/2026

Day two of trying to Find the Body or Bones of The lost Woman

19/06/2026

OFF-DUTY COPS STRIKE GOLD (AND COPPER) ON THE N1

A team of off-duty officers from the Fezile Dabi District Infrastructure Task Team turned their rest day into a major victory on Wednesday night, intercepting a truck packed with stolen copper cable worth more than R1.8 million and arresting two suspects in the process.

The breakthrough came just after 19:00 on 17 June 2026, when the officers received a tip-off about a truck that had loaded copper cable in Welkom and was reportedly heading to a scrapyard in Kroonstad for an additional pickup. Despite being off-duty, the team mobilised immediately and tracked the vehicle as it sped towards Gauteng on the N1 Highway.

Their patience paid off just past the Vaal Toll Plaza, where they successfully pulled over the truck. A quick inspection of the first container revealed bags stuffed with copper cable but the suspects’ scheme didn’t stop there.

When the truck was taken to the Sasolburg SAPS for further processing, officers made a second discovery: the second container was hiding even more copper cable, cleverly concealed beneath bags of crushed aluminium cans. The total value of the recovered cables is estimated at R1.8 million.

Two male suspects, aged 27 and 59, were arrested at the scene. They now face a raft of charges, including tampering with and damaging essential infrastructure, possession of suspected stolen property, and possession of stolen copper cable.

The pair are expected to appear in the Parys Magistrate’s Court soon their rest day plans, unlike those of the officers who caught them, have officially been cancelled

19/06/2026

It is alleged that Homes opposite to The demolished school now have cracks.

19/06/2026

Update on The Construction crisis at Tiisetsang in Bohlokong

19/06/2026

Over 6,400 Malawians to be Repatriated from South Africa, Says Embassy Official

A mass repatriation effort is underway to return over 6,400 Malawian nationals from South Africa, following growing fears of anti-immigrant violence. The group, which includes both documented and undocumented individuals, has been sheltering at a temporary camp in Durban .

Adam Ali, a disaster management officer from the Malawi Embassy, confirmed the large-scale operation. He stated that more than 6,400 Malawians are set to be repatriated, a number that has swelled dramatically over the past week as families fled their homes seeking safety .

What began as a small gathering has transformed into a full-scale crisis. The number of Malawians seeking refuge at Sherwood Hall in Durban reportedly jumped from around 2,000 to an estimated 10,000 within days . Many are sleeping in the open or under makeshift shelters, and poor sanitation has raised serious health concerns .

Ali highlighted the difficult conditions, noting the risk of disease as people share limited toilet facilities and struggle to maintain hygiene . His priority, he said, is to get women, children, and pregnant women home safely .

The repatriation is a joint effort between the Malawian and South African governments. While the Malawian government initially facilitated voluntary returns, the South African government has stepped in to expedite the process, which now includes formal deportation procedures for undocumented nationals .

South African authorities have established a court at the Sherwood site to process cases and have provided additional buses to assist with transportation . So far, nearly 1,500 people have been deported, with more awaiting their turn to board buses heading to Malawi via Zimbabwe and Mozambique .

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

A woman has been missing for more than 5 years

18/06/2026

Free State Braces for Cold Snap as Winter Tightens Grip

Residents of the Free State are bundling up today as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts a significant drop in temperatures, with cold to cool conditions expected across the province .

According to the latest weather forecast for Thursday, June 18, the province will experience morning fog patches in the eastern regions, followed by partly cloudy skies . While the day may offer some sunshine in places, the overall conditions are set to be chilly, particularly in the morning and evening hours. Data from various towns across the province confirms the wintry start, with morning temperatures dipping to lows between 0°C and 4°C in places like Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, and Reitz .

Today's cold conditions are part of a broader winter weather pattern affecting South Africa. Forecasts indicate no significant snowfall expected in the province, but residents are advised to prepare for the cold . The public is urged to keep warm and stay updated with the latest weather alerts.