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…

8 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…

10 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…

10 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…

2 years 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