UD Express

19/07/2025

Five people were killed and three others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a bar in Olievenhoutbosch township, 25 km south of Pretoria, on Friday evening.

Five killed in bar shooting in township near Pretoria leaves community in shock as police launch investigations.

19/07/2025

The Junior Springboks will clash with New Zealand in the World Rugby U20 Championship final on Saturday evening in Rovigo, Italy, marking South Africa's first appearance in the tournament's ultimate match in over a decade.

The Junior Springboks take on New Zealand in the World Rugby U20 Championship final. Get ready for this thrilling showdown!

19/07/2025

Candidates in possession of tertiary qualifications to get first preference for the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP) of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The police department has received more than a million applications for intake for its 2025/2026 programme.

Candidates with tertiary qualifications will get first preference for the Basic Police Development Learning Programme in South Africa.

19/07/2025

Die Dawid Kruiper-munisipaliteit in Upington het 'n straatnaamverandering wat onbepland is, en waarvoor nie begroot is nie, glo verlede week op 'n spesiale raadsvergadering deurgedruk.

Die voorgestelde en "onbeplande" naamsverandering van die een hoofstraat in Upington word deur talle groepe teengestaan.

18/07/2025

Friday vibes + chilly weather = the perfect excuse for this cozy dish! 🔥🍲

Discover how to make a classic Cottage Pie with seasoned beef and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.

18/07/2025

The SPCA in Kariega is investigating the slaughter of a Chacma baboon allegedly killed on the streets of Despatch.

The SPCA in Kariega is investigating the slaughter of a Chacma baboon allegedly killed on the streets of Despatch. A video of the incident, which was widely circulated on social […]

18/07/2025

🚨🛑 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED – BABOON SLAUGHTER INVESTIGATION 🛑🚨

On 1 July 2025, the SPCA Uitenhage & District received a report of a Chacma Baboon being slaughtered at the corner of Tulbagh Street and Botha Street in Despatch. 😢🐒

Unfortunately, by the time our team arrived, the perpetrators had already left the scene and no carcass was found. Despite ongoing efforts, we have yet to identify those responsible.

We are now urgently calling on the public for assistance to help bring those involved to justice. ⚖️👁️

💰 R5000 REWARD
A reward of R5000 is being offered for credible information that leads to the arrest and successful prosecution of the perpetrators.
This reward has been kindly sponsored by Cape of Good Hope SPCA, who also received reports of this heinous act. After conducting their own investigation, they confirmed it occurred in our jurisdiction and handed over the information to us. 🙏

📞 If you have any information, please contact us on 041 922 4528.
All tips will be handled with complete confidentiality.

🐾 Let’s stand together to protect our wildlife. Help us bring justice for this innocent baboon. 💔

🐾🕊️🐒

18/07/2025

Britain’s Prince Harry visited Angola on Wednesday to back landmine clearance efforts, retracing the steps of his late mother, the charity leading the project said.

Prince Harry returns to Angola to support landmine clearance efforts, honoring his mother's legacy in promoting safety for children.

18/07/2025

Two stars of the “Harry Potter” films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents.

Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker face bans from driving after speeding incidents. No magic fix for traffic violations exists.

18/07/2025

PRETORIA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) recruitment drive has shattered expectations, with applications for the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPLDP) surpassing the 927 000 mark as the submission deadline looms today (18 July).

The SAPS drive has shattered expectations, with applications for the Basic Police Development Learning Programme surpassing 927 000.

18/07/2025

Shoppers and passing motorists were left shocked this afternoon (Thursday 17 July) after a woman, believed to be in her 50s, drove off a bridge near Canal Walk’s Ratanga Road exit, adjacent to the Crystal Towers Hotel in Century City, Cape Town.

A woman was injured after driving off a bridge near Canal Walk in Cape Town on Thursday.