Local News 22.4.2019 12:36 pm

Polokwane N1 bypass turned into one way to alleviate Easter traffic

Traffic is expected to increase in the region this afternoon, after the last Moria church service.

Motorists are advised that the N1 bypass that joins the R71 in Polokwane has been turned into a one way as a means of alleviating traffic, reports Polokwane Review.

Local News Three boys drown in abandoned illegal mine hole in Limpopo

The matter was reported to the police, and members from the Provincial Search and Rescue and the K9 Unit were summoned to the scene.

Local News Vryheid business fire rages on as water supply runs out

Flames that engulfed the building are threatening to spread to the adjacent businesses as a pump failure at the Klipfontein Dam makes firefighting efforts virtually impossible.

Local News Mango fly worms hit KZN

Mango fly worms are usually found in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, but seem to be making their way across the country.

Local News Elderly KZN couple’s suicide shocks Amanzimtoti community

The couple took their own lives on Saturday morning at their home in Stella Maris flats, leaving behind a a suicide note.

Local News Parts of Kempton Park without power due to power substation repairs

Residents of Birchleigh, Norkem Park, Glen Marais and Allen Grove will be without power from 9am until 9pm on Thursday.

Local News Durban ‘snake man’ captures black mamba in Glenwood

After quite a battle to catch the slippery serpent from a property, Nick Evans was triumphant.

Local News Gatvol Pretoria motorist plants tree in massive pothole

An irate resident allegedly planted a two-metre tree, which has since been removed, in Rietfontein on Monday night.

Local News Blind, deaf KZN residents urged to flag incidents after woman’s guide dog denied access to building

The KZN Blind and Deaf Society plans to ensure that disabled residents in KZN are not being discriminated against.

Local News Waste pickers to be moved to formal recycling sites

The informal recyclers, who operate by the roadside, are to be moved to more formal places where they can conduct their business without harming the environment.

Local News Cape Town mayor welcomes 18 new law enforcement officers

The majority of the new recruits will be deployed in Bonteheuwel, Bishop Lavis, and Valhalla Park.

Local News Uncollected firearm licences ‘gathering dust’ at Pretoria police station

About 500 uncollected licenses are currently at the Silverton police station, which means firearm owners may be operating without licenses.

Local News Man born without arms graduates from university

The young man has displayed nothing but dedication and persistence to reach his goals.

Local News Hammanskraal protest to close roads for a week

A pamphlet doing the rounds says roads in the area would be blocked from Monday until Friday.

Local News Western Cape community receives electricity

Councillors urge residents to become active citizens and to be ‘anti-vandalism ambassadors for the city’.

Local News WATCH: Planet Fitness workers hailed heroes after saving man from drowning

Planet Fitness celebrated the two men by awarding them with cash and goodies, as well as some instructive courses.

Local News Plettenberg Bay woman commits suicide at shopping centre

The woman arrived at the shopping centre and told a taxi driver she was going to the bathroom, before jumping from the building.

Local News Young man found hanging in Yeoville

Police said the deceased looked as though his belt caught on a spikey fence, and he got strangled by his T-shirt, but an inquest docket has been opened.

Local News Streets of Tshwane CBD closed for State of City address

Various streets around Tshwane House will be closed for a parade before proceedings start at midday.

Local News More than 240 Pikitup drivers complete defensive driving course

The course was offered free to Pikitup emloyees through a partnership agreement between Pikitup and the Road Accident Fund (RAF).

Local News Some Knysna residents threaten to boycott elections over water meter installation

Hornlee residents were called upon not to vote for any of the parties who voted for prepaid water meters in ‘only non- white areas’.