Author: Larson Thebe
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…
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has dismissed as untrue and unfounded reports that the taxi industry has resolved to demand money from private vehicle drivers and impound their vehicles if they fail to pay the money. The association said such misinformation is circulating on social media platforms, and it discouraged the public from taking such unfounded reports seriously. The comments come after videos emerged on social media, showing some taxi drivers and their patrol vehicles, confronting motorists who had given motorists lifts in their private vehicles. “SANTACO categorically distances itself from and condemns the unlawful actions of individuals…
The Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille used her opening remarks at the Africa Travel Indaba 2025 in Durban, to highlight the positive role played by the sector in creating jobs and expanding the economy. According to De Lille, Tourism activities have bolstered South Africa and the entire continent. “In 2024, South Africa alone, we welcomed 8.9 million tourists, their direct spending contribution was R91.6 billion, supporting and estimated 1.6 million jobs. “In the first quarter of 2025, South Africa welcomed close to 2.6 million tourists, reflecting a 5.7% growth compared to the same period in 2024. “According to UN…
In a bid to resolve the non-payment of scholar transport operators in the North West, the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has implemented several measures. These include the establishment of a ‘War Room’ led by the Head of Department Dr Hans Kekana, disbursement of two payments per week and working closely with the Department of Education. The department measures come after several operators downed tools recently, complaining about the non-payment of their services. This resulted in some learners unable to attend classes, due to the unavailability of the buses. “On the delay of payments, we had received 928…