Author: Larson Thebe
Authorities in Limpopo are investigating the cause of the fatal accident that claimed the lives of six awaiting trial inmates and a police officer. The accident happened after a collision between a heavy motor vehicle and a police van, on the R101 road between Mokopane and Mookgophong in the Waterberg District. Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Susana Mathye said she is saddened by the tragic accident, which resulted in the temporary closure of the road. “Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of the deceased. Our thoughts also go to the injured, and we wish them a speedy recovery.…
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has sought to clarify that the comments by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya during his visit to Iran, do not represent the country’s foreign policy. This after Maphwanya was quoted saying that South Africa and Iran share common goals in fighting global arrogance, expressed dislike for Israel’s actions in Gaza, and called for deeper military ties between the two countries. Maphwanya’s comments come in the middle of a diplomatic stand-off between the country and the US-administration, as the US has in the past accused Pretoria of supporting…
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt, following the brutal killing of an e-hailing driver and injury to two other people outside the Maponya Mall in Soweto, in a suspected taxi violence related incident. The driver was shot, and torched inside his car by several attackers, believed to be taxi drivers from the taxi rank inside the mall. Another e-hailing driver and a passerby also sustained gunshot wounds during the attack, and the driver’s vehicle was also torched by the attackers. According to videos circulating on social media, the attackers are seen attacking the drivers, damaging their vehicles before setting the…
The Department of Home Affairs has opened a criminal case with the SAPS, following the torching of its offices in Germiston, Ekurhuleni, earlier today. According to the police, the offices were allegedly set on fire by disgruntled residents from the nearby Pharoe Park flats, who were protesting their eviction from the premises. “I can confirm a case now has been opened and Home Affairs is working with SAPS to provide all evidence and ensure swift arrests and convictions. “Attacks on #TeamHomeAffairs’ people and critical social infrastructure will not be tolerated for even one second. “It is nothing less than an…
Netball South Africa (NSA) announced the SPAR Proteas squad that will travel to New Zealand and Australia to take on the two top-ranked sides in the world in September and October respectively. With the likes of Boitumelo Mahloko out injured and Syntiche Kabuya unavailable for selection, three new players have been selected to join the squad for the first time. They are a trio of defenders who all impressed for their respective teams in this season’s Telkom Netball League (TNL) Entle Futshane, Nozipho Ntshangase, and Juanita van Tonder. Veteran defender Karla Pretorius also remains unavailable for selection this season, but…
Authorities in Ganyesa, North West, are investigating the death of a grade 10 learner from the Huhudi Secondary School. This after the 16-year-old collapsed after she was allegedly forced to run around the school premises as a punishment for arriving late to class. According to the North West Department of Education preliminary reports, the learner experienced a medical emergency during school hours. “The principal immediately notified the learner’s parents and called for an ambulance. The learner’s mother arrived at the school while awaiting emergency services, and together with a teacher, transported the learner to the nearest clinic, where she sadly passed…
Nolusindiso Booi said she’s ready to lead the Springbok Women to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup which kicks off in England next week. The 40-year-old Eastern Cape native was named to captain the team by head coach Swys de Bruin when he announced the squad in Johannesburg. Booi, who has captained the side in 23 tests, will lead a strong 32-squad which features 19 players who represented the country in the previous global showpiece in New Zealand in 2022 where the team finished in 12th place. She will be assisted by Babalwa Latsha who captained the team 14 Test…
Kaizer Chiefs opened their 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with a 2-0 win over 10-man Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium on Sunday evening. Chiefs were without coach Nasreddine Nabi who returned to his native Tunisia following a car accident involving his wife. His absence however didn’t dampen the mood as Amakhosi hit the ground running and put pressure on Stellies’ defence and were rewarded when Siviwe Nkwali was shown a straight red card in the 13th minute for Chiefs a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Chiefs took advantage of the numerical advantage, when Nkosingiphile Ngcobo Nkosingiphile curled the ball from a free…
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season kicked off on Saturday afternoon, following almost a two-month recess of the top domestic league. Sekhukhune United registered the biggest shock of the season opener, when they stunned last year’s finalist Orlando Pirates, 1-0 at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. The match was a disastrous start for Pirates new coach, Abdeslam Ouaddu, after his return to the league. The Buccaneers dominated the first half, but their domination failed to yield any goals. It was left to Babina Noko’s Siphesihle Mkhize who put the ball behind Pirates keeper in the 46th minute, to give his team…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on men to respect, protect women and help them to prosper in their journeys. Ramaphosa was speaking at the National Women’s Day commemoration at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo, on Saturday. The commemoration was attended by several cabinet ministers, thousands of women and other stakeholders. “Real men do not abuse women. Real men do not rape women. Real men do not kill women.” “Let us strive to be a society where we teach young boys that women are to be protected, and respected, and not abused. A society where men and boys understand the meaning of consent in…