Brandon Nel

Journalist

Smoke, fear and dry taps as fires rage across Nelson Mandela Bay

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Where there is smoke, there is fire. And in Nelson Mandela Bay, a fire so hungry it lapped up strips of open land and left many homes, and two hospitals without ...

Three firefighters injured as Mossel Bay wildfire destroys homes and forces residents to flee

Brandon Nel|Published

Mossel Bay residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire swept through more than 12 square kilometres, destroying multiple structures and vehicles. Three ...

Watch VideoFather-son team from Cape Town reclaims world's fastest drone title at 657 km/h

Brandon Nel|Published

The quadcopter, a type of drone, is faster than an electric car, a bullet train, and even a World War II Spitfire.

Cederberg wildfire: 34,000 hectares scorched despite containment efforts

Brandon Nel|Published

Large sections of the fire were contained, but multiple active fire lines were still burning in steep and hard-to-reach terrain.

Police probe motive behind Stellenbosch school teacher shooting

Brandon Nel|Published

A 54-year-old Stellenbosch teacher was shot dead in broad daylight near the main gate of a primary school in Kayamandi.

Remembering Mynie Steffens: Beloved cooking show host dies in helicopter crash

Brandon Nel|Published

Mynie Steffens, a beloved pilot, author and TV host who loved cooking over fire and sharing it with others, died in a helicopter crash.

Two Pollsmoor prison inmates dead following attack on officials

Brandon Nel|Published

Officials were attacked and two inmates lost their lives during efforts to contain the situation, DCS said.

Mckenzie attributes PA's historic by-elections wins to being " busy on the ground"

Brandon Nel|Published

Wednesday's by-elections exposed cracks in the ANC’s dominance, as the PA and ActionSA scored major victories in traditional strongholds.

University of Fort Hare secures court interdict against protesting students

Brandon Nel|Published

The Bhisho High Court order bars 10 students accused of fuelling unrest from organising protests, disrupting classes or intimidating others as demonstrations continue ...

Julius Malema vows to appeal court ruling after firearm conviction

Brandon Nel|Updated

Outside the courthouse, Malema told supporters that he would challenge the conviction all the way to the Constitutional Court.