South Africa

Six major automakers recall thousands of vehicles over safety hazards

Six major automakers recall thousands of vehicles over safety hazards

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent nationwide safety alert after six major vehicle manufacturers announced large-scale recalls affecting thousands of cars across South Africa. The recalls, announced Tuesday by Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Citroën, and Volvo, address critical safety
May 15, 2025
The University of Johannesburg

UJ Denies Claims of Favoring Zimbabwean Students

JOHANNESBURG- The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has distanced itself from Joel Sangweni, who falsely claimed to be a lecturer at the institution after a controversial social media post suggested he deliberately failed South African students while ensuring Zimbabwean students excelled. The comment,
April 1, 2025
A training flight from Pietermaritzburg to Virginia Airport experienced engine trouble near Virginia Airport and had to make an emergency landing

Pilot Makes Safe Emergency Landing on Durban Beach

DURBAN – A pilot has been praised for executing a safe emergency landing on a beach in Durban after his light aircraft experienced engine failure on Saturday. At 11:16 am, Saturday morning, the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) was alerted that a
March 30, 2025
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Comedian SABC Livhu faces new vehicle theft charges

Livhuwani Madadzhe, the comedian known as “SABC Livhu,” appeared in Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court facing fresh charges of motor vehicle theft and fraud. The case relates to allegations he unlawfully rented multiple vehicles from car rental companies. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi
March 12, 2025
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