Tembisa Tornado

Emergency services at Phumulani Mall in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni after a freak tornado blew through the area causing massive damage to the mall, a hospital and various houses in the area.

 Residents of the area in Tembisa that was hit by a freak tornado clear up the debris around their houses the day after it hit.

Ed Force One

British rock band Iron Maidens plane lands at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park near Johannesburg, The plane is known as "Ed Force One" in tribute to the bands mascot Eddie, that is also seen on the planes tail. The lead singer of the band, Bruce Dickinson is the pilot and takes off and lands the Boeing 747 in every stop they do on their Book of Souls world tour, which has included 37 destinations worldwide so far. 

A short video of the arrival.

SA Army Capability exercise

An Oliphant tank drives over the shell of a car during the Army Capability Exercise held at De Brug near Bloemfontein, South Africa. The demonstration was to highlight the South African Army's state of readiness.

A Rooivalk attack helicopter in UN colours fires on a target.

The Plofadder mine clearance system clears the way for troops to pass a minefield.

Rand Show air display

An Agusta AW109 military helicopter about to pick up an injured pilot during a simulation, whilst a Rooivalk attack helicopter provides cover during the SANDF Capability demonstration in the main arena at the Rand Show in Nasrec, Johannesburg. The annual Rand Show features a large military display area and loads of other attractions for the whole family.

Kgosi Mampuru Prison Gallows

The gallows during a media tour at Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria, Gauteng. The tour was held in conjunction with the launch of the Gallows Exhumation Project in which the remains of 83 political prisoners that were hanged will be exhumed, identified and handed over to their families.