The City of Johannesburg is expressing deep concern over an incident in which a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer, injured in the line of duty, was reportedly turned away from Netcare Milpark Hospital. In a media statement, the City clarified that it is working closely with the hospital to settle outstanding medical bills and address inaccurate reports. “We are extremely disappointed to learn that an officer, in urgent need of medical attention, was not allowed to receive the care…

Centurion, South Africa – April 30, 2025 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that parts believed to be from the missing VW Polo linked to the deaths of three police officers have been recovered during an ongoing search and rescue operation near the Hennops River in Centurion. In a media statement issued on Wednesday evening, SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said search teams had located a number of vehicle components, including a front and rear bumper, which may…

Centurion, South Africa – After six days of intense searching, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the deaths of three missing police officers and two others in a tragic turn of events near the Hennops River in Centurion. In a media statement on Tuesday, SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola announced that Constables Keamogetswe Buys, Boipelo Senoge, and Cebekhulu Linda, along with an administrative clerk from Lyttleton Police Station and an unidentified individual, were found dead following an…

Centurion, Gauteng – The search for three missing South African Police Service (SAPS) constables has taken a heartbreaking turn, with police confirming the recovery of four bodies from the Hennops River in Centurion. The case, which has gripped the nation, remains under active investigation, with two of the recovered bodies believed to be linked to the missing officers. The missing officers — Constables Boipelo Senoge (20), Cebekhulu Linda (24), and Keamogetswe Buys (30) — were last seen early Thursday morning…

It was a night of catwalk filled with emotion, pride, and purpose. Inside The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City, a 40-year-old woman from Gauteng outshone her competitors to be crowned Miss Bachelorette South Africa (MBSA) 2025. Anga Jamela, a marketing and strategic communications expert, grabbed the crown at a glittering function in Johannesburg on Saturday, 26 April 2025. Tiyani Vukela, 25, also from Gauteng, was named First Runner-Up, while Gail Strauss, 45, from Cape Town, took home the Second…

“We are doing everything we can to bring them home,” says SAPS Commissioner. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has appealed to the public for help in locating three missing police constables who disappeared earlier this week. The three officers—24-year-old Constable Linda Cebekhulu, 30-year-old Constable Keamogetswe Buys, and 20-year-old Constable Boipelo Senoge—were last seen on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. In a statement, police said the trio were travelling in a white VW Polo sedan (registration number JCL 401 FS) from…

Kuruman, Northern Cape — For over four years, residents of Seven Mile Village in the Ga-Segonyana Municipality, Northern Cape, have been living in waterlogged homes, with little to no assistance from local government authorities or nearby mining companies. They say despite promises and even reported funds allocated for disaster relief, community members say the crisis continues to worsen. In a series of interviews with African Times, local residents shared the devastating impact the flooding has had on their lives, homes,…

Maseru, Lesotho – Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Lejone Mpotjoana has called for the establishment of a monitoring structure to effectively evaluate progress on economic development between his country and South Africa.  He insisted that while some agreements reached at the inaugural Binational Commission (BNC) last year, other strategic matters had not been implemented, and thus negatively impacting economic growth.  The occasion marked the second session of the BNC, where leaders discussed progress on decisions made during…

On April 18, 2025, Zimbabwe marked its 45th Independence Day, a momentous occasion filled with patriotism, reflection, and varied sentiments across the nation.  This is the anniversary of independence in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) nation. The day serves as a powerful reminder of the hopes and challenges that define Zimbabwe’s ongoing quest for true independence. Whether in the heart of Harare or the fields of Gokwe-Nembudziya, this year’s celebrations captured the imaginations of key political leaders, reflected a…

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a non-profit organisation, has partnered with the Gauteng Department of Health Government to provide free HIV/Aids, blood pressure and TB screening at The Rand Show 2025. Held from 17 to 21 April at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, the event’s Public Sector Hall in Hall 5 will offer free support and information to thousands of visitors — with a strong focus on healthcare, voter registration, social services, and more, said AFH’s Regional Advocacy and Policy Manager…