Author: Larson Thebe
The presiding officer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Ratha Mokgoatlheng, has apologised for the racist remarks he made during the trial last week. The remarks were made during the heated argument when the legal representative Charles Mnisi, requested for the proceedings to be postponed on Monday, as he’ll be travelling back from the Comrades Marathon from Durban. The judge didn’t take lightly to the request by Mnisi. “This is what happens in South Africa run by blacks. I can tell you now, even if you call Uncle Tom, I don’t think a white advocate will ever have the gall to…
Tete Dijana has won his third Comrades Marathon after he won this year’s marathon in Durban on Sunday. This year’s ultra marathon edition was a down run, between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. Dijana, who’s from Mafikeng, won in a time of 5 hrs 25 min 28 sec, to beat his closest rival and Nedbank teammate, Piet Wiersma of Netherlands who finished 5 hrs 25 min 33 sec. The finish was a replica sprint finish of the 2023 marathon, which was won by Dijana. Russia’s runner Nikolai Volkov finished third in a time of 5 hrs 29 min 42 sec. Dijana’s win…
Following a rising demand for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans and pressure on centralised services because of historic equipment constraints and staff shortages, the Gauteng Department of Health said it is actively modernising and strengthening diagnostic imaging services across the province. The department said the upgrades are done with a particular focus on MRI capacity in public health facilities. MRI is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body’s internal structures. It’s used to diagnose various medical conditions, monitor treatment, and assess soft tissue, bone, and blood vessels.…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the Judiciary, amid criticism against the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) following Ramaphosa was supported during the high-level engagement by Justice and Constitutional Development minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, her deputy Andries Nel, several ministers, while the Judiciary was represented by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Heads of Court. This important engagement brought together the Executive and the Judiciary to reaffirm their shared commitment to building a stronger, more effective justice system, firmly anchored in the values of South Africa’s Constitution. The engagement comes after scathing criticism against the NPA after it experienced setbacks in the Timothy…
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned about an intense cut-off low system, associated with severe and extreme winter weather, across most parts of the country until next week. “The service warned that the extreme conditions will start this weekend, with snowfalls possible over all provinces, except Limpopo. Early on Saturday morning, this system will begin affecting the Western and Northern Cape. By Monday, 9 June 2025 and Tuesday, 10 June 2025 this extensive and severe winter weather system will have shifted further east over South Africa, affecting the central and eastern provinces,” read a statement from SAWS. In…
The Department of Social Development has defended the Basic Income Grant support policy meant to cushion millions of unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18-59. This was revealed at the sitting of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in parliament, when the Department presented its progress in the development of the policy. The Department said that remarkable progress has been made on the policy, with its first draft having been presented to the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster Cabinet Committee (SPCHD) in November last year. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour, the Department’s Acting Chief Director for Communications…
A DNA analysis has confirmed that the human remains found in Rust De Winter, Gauteng, earlier this month, are of Pretoria journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. According to the national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the human remains were analysed and matched with the reference sample of the biological relatives of the deceased. “A positive DNA match thus confirms that the discovered remains are that of the missing couple. The SAPS has already notified both families and is pleased to have assisted to provide closure to both families,” said Mathe. Seven suspects arrested in this case are…
South Africa’s COSAFA team coach is gearing up for the 2025 COSAFA Cup, as it’ll open its account against Mozambique at the Free State Stadium on Wednesday. The team is pitted against Mozambique, Mauritius and Zimbabwe in Group A of the regional tournament qualifiers. Coach Vela Khumalo, who recently guided the U17 to the FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile, said he’s happy with his first training session with the players. “I think we are happy that everyone is here, and it was our first session. Remember, with just a day before our first match, Tuesday will be the walk…
The Free State High Court has ruled that the extradition of Moroadi Cholota from the United States to South Africa, was unlawful. Cholota, who is the former PA of former Free State Premier Ace Magashule, was brought to the country under heavy police guard to face charges related to the R255 asbestos trial. But she challenged her extradition, arguing that the state only wanted to charge her after she refused to turn state witness and implicate her former boss, Magashule. Presiding Judge Philip Loubser agreed with Cholota’s application. “The extradition of Moroadi Cholota from the United States to the Republic…
The North West Department of Education has sought to clarify media reports regarding the recently awarded R100 million contract for the printing, packaging, and delivery of examination papers for this year. The tender, which was originally valued at R27m, has since increased to R100m But the department said the costs increased are justifiable and are beyond their control and were forced by several challenges including paper leaks and compromised examinations. “The Department could no longer rely solely on public printing facilities that lacked modern security infrastructure. The new contract includes tight security measures such as biometric access, CCTV-monitored printing zones,…