Author: Larson Thebe
The Department of Defence and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has sought to assure the country that there will be a smooth withdrawal of troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. SAMIDRC has already begun a phased-out withdrawal from Goma to Tanzania by road, following a decision reached by SADC leaders two months ago. The withdrawal includes the movement and repatriation for both equipment and personnel. Fourteen SANDF members were killed during clashes with M23 rebels in Goma in January. Briefing the media in Pretoria, SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya said the withdrawal has been communicated with warring…
South Africa’s cricket fast-bowler Kagiso Rabada has been provisionally suspended by Cricket South Africa (CSA) after his testing positive for a banned substance, which is a recreational drug. This was confirmed in a statement released by CSA on Saturday, but however didn’t specify the duration of the suspension. Rabada committed the offence during the SA20 earlier this year, when he represented MI Cape Town in that tournament. “Cricket South Africa can confirm that Proteas Men right arm fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has returned an adverse analytical finding for the use of a prohibited substance. The incident is regrettable, however, Rabada…
The highly anticipated Gauteng Derby between the Golden Fireballs and the Jaguars lived up to its expectation, on Day 7 of the Telkom Netball League (TNL) held at the Sun City Super Bowl near Rustenburg. The match was marked by personal battles on the court, with both teams determined to come out on top. The Fireballs took an early lead, but the Jaguars fought back, levelling the score at halftime. The third quarter saw the team neck and neck, with the Jaguars briefly taking the lead. However, the Fireballs regained momentum and emerged victorious by beating the Jaguars 50-43. “We’re growing as a…
The Department of Water and Sanitation has closed two more sluice gates at the Vaal Dam on Friday, as the water levels continue to decrease. According to the department, the first one opened at 10:00 and the second gate at 16:00 on Friday afternoon, leaving only four gates open. As of Friday, the dam was at 113.25% with inflows of 492.92 cubic metres per second. “A briefing by the South African Weather Services indicated that it is projected that during the upcoming dry winter season, the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) area will receive below average rainfall. “To secure a…
Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps with effect from midnight Tuesday next week, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced a drop in fuel prices for May. This is the third consecutive fuel decrease this year. “Both grades of petrol will decrease by 22 cents a litre, diesel will decrease by 41 and 42 cents a litre, illuminating paraffin at the retail level will decrease by 41 cents a litre. However, the price of LP gas will increase by 46 cents per kilogram,” said the department spokesperson, Robert Maake. According to Maake, the adjustments are…
The Springbok Sevens will be hoping to close the 2025 season on a high note, by winning the final event of the season, this weekend’s HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles. The team has had a disastrous season, but coach Philip Snyman said he has some game plans against his opponents in Pool A, against France on Saturday, before locking horns with Great Britain and Argentina on Sunday. “We have a variety of combinations available, and I am looking at the best ones for each opponent.We had a poor match in our last outing against Great Britain, France remain…
The SAPS has confirmed that they have found vehicle parts including a front and rear bumper of the VW Polo that is suspected to be linked to the three police officers whose bodies were found yesterday at the Hennops River in Centurion. The parts were found by the search and rescue teams who have been searching for the river since the early hours of Wednesday. Police said the families of Constables Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys, have all been informed about the latest development. “A police reflector jacket belonging to one of the deceased police officers has also…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he’s in the process of establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry, to establish whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority. According to the presidency, allegations of improper influence in delaying or hindering the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes have persisted from previous administrations. Ramaphosa said through this commission, he’s confident that the true facts be established and the matter brought to finality. “The establishment of the commission of inquiry is the outcome of settlement discussions in…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that he will re-table the 2025 Burdge Review on 21 May 2025. These after the previous budget tabled earlier this month, was withdrawn following disagreements amongst members of the Government of National Unity (GNU) over the proposed 0.5 percentage points increase. The proposal was also dealt a blow when the Western Cape High Court ordered that the VAT increase be suspended. “This comprehensive review will include the Fiscal Framework, the Appropriation Bill, Division of Revenue Bill, and the already tabled Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill. This decision follows Minister…
Gauteng police have launched an investigation into the fire that destroyed 11 classrooms at the Riverlea High School in Randburg on Sunday evening.According to the police preliminary investigations, the fire started at around 18:00 in an unused classroom and rapidly spread, resulting in the destruction of an entire block comprising of 11 classrooms. The spokesperson of the Gauteng Department of Education, Steve Mabona, condemned the incident. “These 11 classrooms have been completely burnt down along with their furniture.Of the affected classrooms, four of them were actively being used by Grade 8 learners, while the remainder were unoccupied. Furthermore, the entire…