Domestic

Two people have lost their lives while one sustained severe injuries after two vehicles collided head-on on the R72 road in Port Alfred, about 18 km towards East London. Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the grisly crash occurred on Saturday afternoon at about 16:30.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) are on high alert to heighten police visibility to prevent and combat any form of criminality amidst threats of a protest by striking truck drivers on Sunday, 30 April. NATJOINTS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said all resources have been mobilised including all key stakeholders to ensure measures are in place to prevent and combat any forms of lawlessness.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) confirmed on Saturday that all South Africans known to them who were still stuck in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, have been safely evacuated. The first group is expected to arrive at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon after their employer has paid for flights for them.

Many Grade 12 learners who have applied to rewrite their matric exams and those hoping to upgrade their marks will be spending the long weekend going through their study notes. The so-called second-chance exams start on Wednesday, 3 May.

The Western Cape government said at least five people were killed when a passenger bus overturned on the N2 near Swellendam on Friday.

The South African cabinet has called on the nation to reduce electricity consumption as part of the Demand Side Management initiatives.

The Judicial Services Commission has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend two judges following complaints against them investigated by the Judicial Conduct Committee.

“We need to know how our son ended up dead and burnt in jail,” says Bereng’s grandmother.

South African motorists can expect another petrol price increase in May. The AA said data from the Central Energy Fund indicated a 52 cents a litre increase in the price of 93 93 unleaded fuel and 56 cents for 95 octane petrol.