Six killed in horror crash

WESTERN CAPE - Six people were killed and about 32 others injured when two buses collided in what officials called a ‘gruesome’ tragedy. The accident occurred on the N2 between Mossel Bay and Voorbaai in the Western Cape on Saturday morning. The identities of the deceased were not immediately available. Western Cape MEC for mobility Ricardo Mackenzie said a team of experts would investigate the cause of the crash. “I have instructed my team to provide any support we can to aid the investigation,” said Mackenzie.

Cholera cases rise

HARARE - Cholera cases are on the rise in Zimbabwe after an outbreak three months ago. By the end of this week, 834 cases had been recorded from the country’s 10 provinces. Government attributed the outbreak to poor sanitation, contaminated water supplies and cross-border mobility. The capital Harare is one of the cholera hotspots. Mayor Jacob Mafume says contaminated water sources are behind the outbreak in the capital, but he believes the situation is under control. This year’s first cholera case was recorded in February in the town of Chegutu in northwest Zimbabwe.

Lephalale mayor resigns

JOHANNESBURG - The mayor of Limpopo’s Lephalale Municipality has resigned. Louisa Shongwe has only been in the position for three months. African National Congress (ANC) councillors have been vying for the position. Shongwe was the third mayor since the November 2021 local government elections. ANC spokesperson in the Waterberg region Seraka Mapeka said Shongwe had been advised to resign to make way for Aaron Mokgehle who the ANC PEC had recommended.