The remains of one of the vehicles in the head-on crash. Seven people were killed in a head-on collision outside Polokwane.Three people in each of the two BMWs were already dead when paramedics arrived.A woman who had been treated at the scene, died later. A horror scene awaited paramedics called to a head-on collision between two…
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. (Deaan Vivier) Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced an investigation into a major crash in the Eastern Cape.Eleven people died in the accident after the car's engine cut out on a steep, gravel incline, causing the car to plunge backwards.The group of women were on their way to offer support to…
Ten people have been killed in a horrific car accident between Mqanduli and Xhora in the Eastern Cape, the provincial transport department said on Tuesday."Our officers are on the scene to establish the real cause and the extent of the accident. However, they have sadly confirmed fatalities to be at 10," department spokesperson Unathi Binqose…
By Michael Marshall Fans of horror films like Contagion seem to be coping better with the pandemicPictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Everyone’s entitled to one good scare – and it may be good for us. People who watch a lot of horror films, and those who are morbidly curious about unpleasant subjects, seem to be…
A multi-vehicle crash in Jozini left several dead, and many injured. The man accused in the crash that killed eight people has abandoned his bail application.The 43-year-old, Sipho Ntuli, faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and culpable homicide.Relatives of the deceased have called for him to face severe punishment.The sole accused in…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…