Author: Larson Thebe
Orlando Pirates fans were left fuming at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday night, after the team blew a 2-0 lead against Stellenbosch FC in a DStv Premier League encounter, to eventually lose the match 2-3. The Buccaneers seemed to be cruising, dominating the match after they took a two-goal lead before they squandered the lead. Pirates took the lead through Tapelo Xoki, who converted from penalty spot, after Thabo Moloisane was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box. Evidence Makgopa doubled the Buccaneers lead in the second half, with a daring finish. Stellies however staged a…
The South African Government has filed a case to institute proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of the United Nations. The case is filed under the Genocide Convention, regarding atrocities committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip. Government said it is gravely concerned with the plight of civilians caught in the present Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip due to the indiscriminate use of force and forcible removal of inhabitants. “Furthermore, there are ongoing reports of international crimes, such as crimes against humanity and war crimes, being committed as well as reports that acts meeting the…
The Alexandra Regional Court has denied 21-year-old student Bafana Mahungela bail. He’s accused of murdering Sandton schoolteacher Kirsten Kluyts, in October this year. The 21-year-old student has also been charged with rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. According to the state, Mahungela followed Kluyts near the Sandton Sports Club where she was taking part in a running event, before he allegedly raped her, killed her, and removed her clothes. The state’s version is supported by CCTV footage, which showed the accused following the suspect before he allegedly killed her, and later seen wearing her T-shirt. Presiding officer Judge Syta Prinsloo…
South Africa’s theatre producer, choreographer, and musician Mbongeni Ngema has died following a head on collision in Mbizana, Eastern Cape between a truck and a sedan that he was traveling in. The 68-year-old Ngema passed away while being transferred to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital.Two other people were injured in the accident and taken to nearby health facilities. In a statement, the family confirmed the passing of the theatre producer and director. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband, and a patriot, Mbongeni Ngema. Ngema was killed in a head-on…
Bafana Bafana Head Coach Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Ivory Coast. The squad is dominated by DStv Premiership log leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, with about 10 players. Twenty of the squad members are locally based, while only three are foreign based. “If we do not go past the group stages, we will not be happy, and that is for sure. I think that has to be the first goal. You know, going past the group stages is one of the most difficult things to do in…
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions. This as the South African Weather Services has forecast rain in most parts of the country, which may cause localised flooding. Several people have been killed and others reported missing after their cars were swept away by flash floods in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Motorists in Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and Free State have also been warned to exercise caution due to the extreme wet weather conditions. The RTMC said with some travellers starting to make back from holidays, the roads are…
DStv Premiership club Moroka Swallows could be in trouble with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) after they cancelled their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows. The match was scheduled for Wednesday evening at 19:30 at the Loftus Versfield in Pretoria. The PSL issued a statement announcing that Swallows have notified the league that it will not be able to honour their fixture against Sundowns on Wednesday. “The Premier Soccer League has been officially notified today that Moroka Swallows Football Club is unable to fulfil its scheduled DStv Premiership fixtures against Mamelodi Sundowns on 27 December 2023, and Lamontville Golden…
Fifty-one lives have been lost on North West roads, as of Christmas Day since the beginning of the festive season. According to the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, the fatalities were as a result of 72 crashes recorded in the province, with the majority of them happening between 18:00 and 00:00. The department is however encouraged that the crashes are still less than the same period when compared to the past two years. On Christmas Day in 2021 and 2022, there had been 147 and 118 crashes with 119 and 94 fatalities respectively. The statistics reveal that there…
Russia has completed its shipments of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, according to the country’s president, raising international concern. At a meeting of a Moscow-led economic bloc in St Petersburg, Alexander Lukashenko said the deliveries were finished in October – though he didn’t say how many or where they have been deployed. Tactical nuclear weapons, which are designed for use on the battlefield, have a short range and a low yield compared with much more powerful nuclear warheads fitted to long-range missiles. They can have a yield as small as about 1 kiloton, significantly less than the 15 kiloton-yield of the US…
DStv Premiership outfit Richards Bay FC have sacked their head coach, Kaitano Tembu. This was announced by the relegation-threatened club in a brief statement on Christmas Day. “Richards Bay Football Club would like to announce the release of Head Coach Mr. Kaitano Tembo with immediate effect. The club would like to thank the coach for his contribution during this season. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours,” read a statement from the club. The statement also added that senior coach Vusi Vilakazi will take over the first team until further notice. Tembo took the reins ahead of the 2023/24…