Author: Larson Thebe
Police in Ipelegeng, Schweizer-Reneke, in the North West, have made a breakthrough following the arrests of three people in connection with the outbreak of violence in the area and gang related clashes. The arrest came after several police units were deployed to the area yesterday, and the discovery of the body of a 19-year-old male who was found with stab wounds along the Amalia- Schweizer-Reneke road. Police said the violence disrupted schooling, public transport, business, health, emergency services and posed a serious threat to peace and stability in the area. “A 30-year-old suspect linked with four cases, including two of…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has again dispelled allegations of white genocide in South Africa and rampant land expropriation made by his US counterpart, Donald Trump. This emerged during a somewhat tense and heated meeting between the two leaders at the White House in Washington D.C., USA on Wednesday evening. The meeting started cordially with pleasantries, as Ramaphosa thanked Trump for his donation of health material during the COVID-19 pandemic and peace efforts in SADC. But events took a turn when Trump again made unsubstantiated allegations of white genocide in South Africa. “We do have a lot of people concerned with regards…
The North West government said more than 1 000 jobs would be created following Harmony Gold investment of R1.5 billion at its Stilfontein operations in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality. The investment is in the company’s renewable energy, which has already been rolled out. According to the provincial government, the investment is a culmination of talks Premier Lazarus Mokgosi had with the company’s Executive Management on the side-lines of the Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town. At the core of the meeting, was to discuss several issues relating to diversification, localization and SMME Development. Mokgosi said the investment confirms government’s…
The Gauteng Department of Health said it is closely monitoring the impact of ongoing water supply disruptions in parts of the West Rand and Johannesburg districts. This follows a major pipe burst on Rand Water’s F39 pipeline near Soweto, which has caused water outages and low pressure in several areas. According to the entity’s Group Chief Executive, Sipho Mosai, they’re “technical teams and contractors are on site and working tirelessly to repair the high-pressure pipe, but not sure when the problem will be resolved.” The department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, said they’ve put contingency measures in place. “In the West Rand…
Congratulations continue to pour in for South Africa’s U20 team, after they were crowned U20 AFCON 2025 Champions following they’re 1-0 win over Morocco in Cairo, Egypt. This was the team’s first appearance in the final, after nearly 30 years when they lost to Morocco. The solitary goal was scored by Gomolemo Kekana in the 70th minute, who unleashed a powerful right-footed effort from outside the box, bending the ball into the top corner. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, however the referee awarded it after consulting with VAR to ensure that the team claims its maiden continental…
Four toddlers ranging from two years and below have died following a fire at a house in Mayfair, Johannesburg. According to the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS), its team responded to the incident around 11H00. “On arrival firefighters found the house we’ll alight and started conducting firefighting operations. While conducting a search and rescue operation four bodies of young kids ranging from two-years and below were recovered. Unfortunately, they were confirmed dead on scene by Gauteng EMS Paramedics, and they might have suffered smoke inhalation during this fire incident,” said EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi. In addition, Mulaudzi said…
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said it is important for the country to normalise trade and diplomatic relations with the USA. His comments come as President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to embark on a working visit to America on Wednesday, which Mbalula said the party has thrown its full support for the process undertaken by the government to mend relations with the US. “The president is going on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa to straighten up relations with the US. It is important and we support that for the benefit of South Africa and in trading with…
Kaizer Chiefs face the risk of not qualifying for the Top 8, after playing to a 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United in their Betway Premiership match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Amakhosi hopes for three points were dented four minutes into the match, when Ngoanamello Rammala’s shot got the better of Brandon Petersen at the near post who was left rooted on the ground. Chiefs squandered several opportunities for an immediate equaliser, as the players failed to find the back of the net. The Glamour Boys were however rewarded in injury time before the break, when striker…
Former Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament Renaldo Gouws has apologized for his racist remarks that he made in a video in 2010. This after he settled out of court with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in his hate speech case in relation to a video he published in 2010, which contained racially offensive and harmful language directed at black South Africans. The SAHRC received a series of complaints from the public after the video resurfaced in 2024, and it instituted proceedings against Gouws before the Equality Court. Gouws contacted the SAHRC two months ago requesting that the…
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has sought to allay fears that the withdrawal of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will collapse the health system and HIV/AIDS programs in the country. Motsoaledi, who was briefing the media in Pretoria, said PEPFAR only funded a few districts in the country. “It is inconceivable that out of R46.8 billion spent by the country on the HIV/AIDS programme, the withdrawal of R7.9 billion by President Trump will immediately lead to a collapse of the entire program. We believe it is inconceivable. When we started this program, we needed R5.3 billion, today we’re spending…