Author: Dimakatso Genkoe

Mining Affected Community (MACCUA) is concerned about the poverty and unemployment rates in Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp in the North West, where actions against illegal mining activities are ongoing. The organisation claims that since the government’s Operation Vala Umgodi halted illegal mining activities at the Margarett Shaft and other locations in the area late last year, individuals have lost their source of income, making it impossible to meet basic needs. In an attempt to force the miners to come to the surface, police and military blocked down access points used for underground food delivery. Former mineworkers and other illegal immigrants have…

Almost two days after firing Eric Tinkler as their coach, Cape Town City has hired Muhsin Ertugral as their new Technical Director. The Turkish-born mentor will serve as the club’s interim head coach until the end of the season. “Muhsin brings a wealth of local and international football experience to the club’s future project, having most recently served as the Technical Advisor of the Turkish national team for the past four years. Muhsin will step in as head coach until the end of the current season, joining first team coaches Diogo Peral and Lebogang Manyama,” read a statement from the…

As the festive season comes to a close, South African roads are bracing for a surge in traffic as holidaymakers head back home. The return journey is expected to cause congestion on a number of routes, urging motorists to exercise caution and adhere to the rules of the road. The Border Management Authority (BMA) has mobilised senior officials to oversee operations at the Beit Bridge Border Post, one of the busiest points of entry into South Africa. Commissioner Mike Masiapato, along with his deputy Jane Thupana, will be on-site from Thursday until Sunday to facilitate the lawful movement of goods…

The Eastern Cape Health Department has launched an investigation after a 12-year-old girl gave birth at Frontier Hospital in Queenstown on Wednesday.This is by far the youngest recorded mother to give birth in the province, as it welcomed 44 newborns on New Year. It has since emerged that the father of the newborn, is 17-year-old. The Eastern Cape Health MEC, Ntandokazi Capa“We are making a follow up on that as the department, together with that of social development.A social worker has been sent to the child’s family. We have agreed that we’re not going to release the mother until we…

North West Health MEC Sello Lehari has congratulated all the mothers who gave birth to new bundles of joy on New Year’s Day. Twenty-seven babies were born between midnight and 10H00am across the province and the number expected to increase. Speaking to Newsnote, Lehari said between midnight and 06h00 sixteen babies were born in the province. “Six were born in Bojanala, two in Ngaka Modiri Molema, six in Dr Kenneth Kaunda and two in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipalities.We have 17 boys and ten girls,” said Lehari. The MEC visited the new mothers at public health facilities in the…

It’ll be a wet, rainy and sometimes hot period for the remaining days of the festive period. This after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning of severe thunderstorms, rain, fire dangers and very hot conditions in some parts of the country. The SAWS said these warnings must serve as a guide to holidaymakers to use them for their planning and safety. In a statement, the weather service said apart from the expected marginal clearance across the western Free State, northern and western regions of the Eastern Cape, no major changes are expected on Christmas Eve. “The widespread…

A total of 18 people were killed in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo roads this weekend. Eleven people died while three others sustained serious injuries when a taxi carrying ten passengers and a Ford Ranger carrying four occupants collided last night on the N2 road near Dutywa in the Eastern Cape. According to the provincial Transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose a total of eight people were certified dead at the scene. “On the Ford Ranger, three occupants, all males died on the scene, while one female passenger sustained serious injuries. On the minibus taxi, it is a total of eight…

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has described 2024 a landmark year for the government as it celebrated 30 years of democracy and the ushering of the 7th administration. This emerged during his Christmas message to the residents of the province, to reflect on the strides the government has made in expediting the provision of services in communities. “It was a year of unprecedented achievements in the North West province as we made some significant milestones in responding to service delivery challenges confronting our communities. We rolled up our sleeves and ensured that we make an impact by successfully implementing Phase…

The Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West, said it expects water to be fully restored to consumers on Friday. This after bulk water supplier, Rand Water, concluded its maintenance project at the Eikenhof pump station on Monday. The municipality’s acting spokesperson Odirile Madiba, said despite the conclusion of the maintenance project, water supply to Rustenburg has had to wait for other areas to fill up first. “It is important to note that Rustenburg is located at the end of Rand Water’s system, which essentially means that it will wait for other systems such as Mogale City to fill up…

The Border Management Authority (BMA) said operations are continuing as normal at the Lebombo port of entry between Mpumalanga and Mozambique. This after the border was closed last week, following weeks of post-election violence in Mozambique. BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato said operations are proceeding smoothly with no significant incidents or challenges reported. “The processing of cargo on both arrival and departure continues as normal, with efficient facilitation ensuring seamless movement of goods. Similarly, traveller’s movements in both directions are flowing without disruptions, reflecting the Authority’s preparedness for the busy holiday season,” said Masiapato. BMA reports that the backlog of…