emergency services

Chilling Revelations in Tshwane: Twisted Tales of Misfortune and Crime

In Tshwane, South Africa, on May 14th, the Emergency Services Department discovered a man who had fallen into an elevator…

6 months ago

“A Testing Week: Ensuring Wellbeing, Protection and Battling Harsh Weather in the Metropolis”

The metropolis has faced an unyielding lowpressure weather system causing localised flooding, infrastructural damage, and a surge in fires. The…

7 months ago

A Tale of Bravery: The Sea Rescue Institute’s Weekend of Challenge

This past weekend was filled with highstakes emergencies along the Cape South Coast, prompting the intervention of the National Sea…

9 months ago

Examining A Dip in Emergency Incidents: A Closer Look at Public Safety Management

The final weekend of January 2024 saw a *slight decrease* in the total number of incidents reported to the Public…

9 months ago

Phoenix Secondary School Fire: Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Phoenix Secondary School was devastated by fire, leaving a lasting impact on the school community. The incident highlighted the importance…

10 months ago

Analyzing the City’s Safety Performance: December 2023 Statistics

Law enforcement and emergency services in the city achieved remarkable results in December 2023 with notable increases in arrests, seizure…

10 months ago

“An Examination of Bravery: The Milnerton Lagoon Beach Maritime Rescue”

A distress call on December 11th alerted various rescue services to a lifethreatening incident at Milnerton Lagoon Beach. A local…

11 months ago

Western Cape Gears Up For Festive Season With Robust Health Strategy

The Western Cape province in South Africa is gearing up for the festive season by implementing a robust health strategy…

11 months ago

Weathering the Storm: A Story of United Strength and Cooperation on South African Shores

The recent storm that hit South Africa showed the incredible power of community spirit and cooperation in times of difficulty.…

1 year ago

Resumption of Road Construction Project from Molelema to Matsheng, Taung Brings New Opportunities and Economic Growth

After a period of uncertainty, the construction project for the road between Molelema and Matsheng in Taung is finally set…

1 year ago

Search continues for missing American researcher in Table Mountain area of Cape Town

Volunteers and police are currently conducting a search and rescue operation to find Julie Goodness, an American postdoctoral researcher who…

2 years ago

South Africa’s Critical Shortage of Snake Antivenom Treatment

South Africa is home to some of the world's deadliest snakes, including the Black and Green Mamba, Cape Cobra, Forest…

2 years ago

Law Enforcement Services in Cape Town Over the Easter Weekend

The Easter weekend is a time of heightened activity and vigilance for law enforcement services in Cape Town. This year,…

2 years ago

A Multi-Agency Rescue Operation Saves a Life in Hout Bay

On Monday afternoon, a vehicle veered off the road on Chapman's Peak Drive, a scenic coastal route with stunning views…

2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes on KwaZulu-Natal Highway

On Monday, April 5th, tragedy struck the N3 highway near Hilton in the KwaZuluNatal Midlands of South Africa. Reports indicate…

2 years ago

President Ramaphosa’s Easter Message

As we approach the Easter long weekend, President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a message to the nation, urging South Africans…

2 years ago