Author: Larson Thebe
President Cyril Ramaphosa said as the country continues to overcome the legacy of the past, it will also rise to meet its current challenges of unemployment, poverty, crime, gender-based violence, rising food prices and a severe electricity crisis. He said to address these challenges, the government is at work to rebuild the economy and the society in the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. The president was delivering his New Year’s message to the nation. “Notwithstanding the many setbacks that we have had to confront, our economy has proven to be resilient, and is now larger than it was before…
As millions of South Africans will be celebrating the new year this evening, Police National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has urged them to do it responsibly. This as the police warned that they will ensure heightened visibility in the form of multi-disciplinary and integrated operations to ensure the safety and security of everyone in the country. The police together with other law enforcement agencies is maintaining high visibility on the roads, public spaces such as parks and beaches, train stations, taxi ranks and malls through foot, vehicle, and air-support patrols. The ushering in of the new year is always marked??…
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…