Author: Larson Thebe
Pretoria Capitals batsman Shai Hope says he’s elated after setting the highest score in the Betway SA20 match against Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead in Durban. The Barbados native scored an unbeaten 118 of 69 balls, nine sixes and nine boundaries, to steer his side to a 15-run win against the Super Giants. Hope, who is also the West Indies T20 Captain, formed partnership with his teammates, the highest 106-run with Connor Esterhuizen (37 off 28 balls). “Great to contribute to every single win we have, scoring runs feels better when you win, after contributing such a score. The crowds…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Andy Mothibi as the new head of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Mothibi is the current Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and was not part of the interviewed candidates who were interviewed for the position last month by a panel set up by the president. His appointment comes after the panel, which was chaired by the of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, interviewed six candidates for interviews out of 32 applicants included “The panel concluded its process and submitted its report to the President on the 12th of December…
A 47-year-old Ethiopian national has been arrested and ten half-naked teenagers rescued in Mulbarton, Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said its members were alerted about a group of half-naked teenagers walking on foot, while on patrol duties in Mulbarton. “Upon arrival at the scene, JMPD officers discovered ten young males, many wearing only underwear, who appeared unable to speak English. While securing the scene, officers were informed that two additional victims had been picked up and driven away by a blue Volkswagen Jetta. Following a tactical search of the area with the assistance of Fox Security, the vehicle…
Motorists can expect some relief at the fuel pumps from Wednesday, after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced a significant decrease in fuel prices. This is the second consecutive fuel price decrease, following the one that was implemented last month. The price of 93-unleaded petrol will decrease by 62 cents per litre, and 95-unleaded petrol by 66 cents per litre. The price of Diesel (0.05% sulphur) is set to decrease by R1.37 cents a litre, while the price of Diesel (0.005 % sulphur) will come down by R1.50 cents a litre. Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale) is set to decrease…
Two people have died, and 49 others admitted at the Jubilee Hospital, 13 in critical condition, after they were struck by lightning at the Mphebatho Troop Annual Festival at the Dertig Sports Ground in the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West. Most patients sustained mild burns related to the lightning strike, while the remaining patients were treated and discharged. The incident happened when thousands of people had gathered at the local sports ground, to celebrate the annual festival, which brings together the community, cultural groups, and leaders for a vibrant music event that promotes culture, unity and social cohesion.…
The North West Health MEC, Sello Lehari, has implored newly appointed healthcare professionals, to serve the province with dedication and Lehari was speaking during the official welcoming ceremony for 101 interns at the Job Shimankana Tabane (JST) Hospital in Rustenburg. The new cohort comprises 48 Medical Interns, 24 Community Service Medical Doctors, 4 Community Service Radiographers, 2 Occupational Therapists, 2 Dietitians, 2 Physiotherapists, 12 Nursing Assistants, 3 Community Service Nurses, 2 Environmental Health Practitioners, and 2 Speech and Audiology Therapists. Lehari says the appointments are expected to significantly strengthen clinical and support services at the hospital. “We warmly welcome all…
Cameroon soccer coach David Paguo has warned Bafana Bafana that Sunday’s game will not be a walk in the park for Bafana. His comments come as the two nations will clash in the last 16 of the AFCON in Rabat, Morocco. Paguo says he’s been monitoring Bafana, and has high regard for team strengths, which he attributed to the competitive Betway Premiership league. But despite the accolades, Paguo is confident that the Indomitable Lions will progress to the quarterfinal stage of the tournament and lift the cup. “We’re going to continue to progress, because it’s a new team, I built it,…
Swiss authorities say the death toll from the during a New Year’s party at a ski resort bar, has risen to 40, and left 115 others injured in the inferno. Authorities say they expect the death toll to rise, as some people who were celebrating the party at the popular Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are still missing and feared trapped in the rubble, while some who have been admitted in hospital are badly injured. The bar was filled with European mostly tourists who frequent the area for its skiing slopes and were looking forward to hosting a crossover party…
Meanwhile, the acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned the and welcomed the arrest of the suspect. “It is disappointing that despite numerous warnings regarding the careful use of fireworks, some members of the community continue to act recklessly to an extent of even discharging fireworks in a tavern and a person ends up losing a life. We send our condolences to the bereaved family and want to assure the public that we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,” warned Major GePolice in Lethabong near Rustenburg, North West, are investigating a case of murder…
The overwhelming majority of the United Nations Security Council members, except the United States, have condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. This emerged during an emergency meeting of the council, which was requested by Somalia, just days after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the controversial decision. Despite declaring independence in 1991 after a prolonged civil war, Somaliland has not been acknowledged by any other country, until Israel’s formal recognition. Member states were angered by comments made by Israeli Deputy Permanent Representative Jonathan Miller, who sought to justify the recognition, by…