Author: Larson Thebe
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development has urged South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card beneficiaries who could not migrate to the Postbank black card to apply to a bank of their choice to receive their social grants. The committee’s remarks come after the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) issued an instruction to the Postbank, to indefinitely stop the issuing of the cards on their sites. The SARB has also instructed Postbank to ensure that beneficiaries who have not migrated to the black cards can use their gold cards, receive their grants and that there is minimal disruption. “The…
The SPAR Proteas are scheduled to play a three-Test series against the Silver Ferns in New Zealand later this year. This series is part of their preparations for the Commonwealth Games next year in Glasgow and the Sydney Netball World Cup in 2027. The Silver Ferns, currently ranked second in the world, will compete with the fifth-ranked SPAR Proteas for the Taini Jamison Trophy. The matches will take place in Auckland, Napier, and Invercargill on September 21, 24 & 28. National coach Jenny van Dyk expressed her excitement about the upcoming tour. “We learned so much during our tour of…
Authorities at the City of Tshwane are investigating the cause of the fire that destroyed one bus, leaving another partially damaged, in the early hours of Tuesday. The City’s Emergency Services Department said it responded to the incident involving the two buses that were parked alongside WF Nkomo Street, in Pretoria West. The department spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni said that they received a call at about 05:01. According to Mnguni, firefighting resources were dispatched from Central Fire Station and Philip Nel Park Fire Station to the scene. “Upon arrival, firefighters found out that two private buses that were parked on the…
Bus company Putco will operate about 500 buses for the Zion Christian Church’s (ZCC) Easter pilgrimage to the Moria Holy City in Limpopo. The religious pilgrimage makes a return after five-years, after the church closed its doors in 2020 due to the Covid-19 outbreak restrictions. The company said it used to dispatch about 800 buses for the pilgrimage, however, this year’s event will follow a phased approach, with around 50% of the usual operations in place. “All buses assigned to the ZCC Moria operation will be from Putco’s new bus fleet, equipped with new-generation features designed to enhance safety and…
The continuation of the kidnapping case of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith, the Cape High Court sits today in Saldanha Bay, where the focus is on the contentious admissibility of confession statements made by two accused individuals. This trial within a trial explores serious allegations of police misconduct, including claims of torture and coercion purportedly inflicted on the defendants. The case centres on Kelly Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn, who are charged with the heinous crime of kidnapping and human trafficking. The specifics surrounding Joshlin’s disappearance remain horrifyingly vivid—she went missing from the Middlepos informal settlement in…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mcebisi Jonas, as the country’s Special Envoy to the United Stats of America. Mcebisi, who’s the former Deputy Minister of Finance, will serve as the official representative of the President and the government of the Republic of South Africa. “In this capacity, Mr Jonas is entrusted with the responsibility to advance South Africa’s diplomatic, trade and bilateral priorities. He will lead negotiations, foster strategic partnerships and engage with U.S. government officials and private-sector leaders to promote our nation’s interests,” read a statement from Ramaphosa. The presidency described Jonas as an eminent South African leader, who…
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will face each other in the Nedbank Cup final on May 10th at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. This after Chiefs defeated nemesis Mamelodi Sundown 2-1 at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on Sunday evening. The Brazilians have had an upper hand over Amakhosi, beating them twice this season.Both teams had golden opportunities to take the lead in the early stages of the first half but were denied by brilliant goalkeeping by both keepers.Sundowns took the lead on the stroke of halftime, as Teboho Mokoena curled a signature superb free kick…
A grade 3 learner from GJ Podile Primary School in Ramosadi, near Mahikeng has passed away due to suspected food poisoning. According to the North West Department of Education the learner passed away on Friday. The department said the learner arrived at the school with a sibling, who is a Grade 5 learner, and both complained that they’re not feeling well. “According to initial reports, the two siblings, who are both learners at the school, presented signs of illness shortly after arriving at the premises. The school immediately arranged emergency medical assistance. Both learners were transported to Mahikeng Provincial Hospital,…
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team beat Argentina 21-12 in the final of World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournament in Krakow, Poland to win their first title of the year.Zintle Mpupha, Nadine Roos, and Rights Mkhari scored the three tries, which were easily converted by Roos. The scores were 7-7 at the break, but all changed after the break as the Springbok dominated the match to be crowned champions. The win was however not enough to topple Kenya from the top of the standings, whom the Springbok defeated 22-10 before facing the South Americans.Captain Mathrin Simmers heaped praised on the team.…
Residents of Khutsong in the West Rand who are currently receiving medical care at the West Clinic, have been advised to use alternative clinics from 1st May 2025, as the clinic will be closed indefinitely due to a sinkhole. According to the Gauteng Department of Health, the ongoing geotechnical challenges caused by active sinkhole activity in the Khutsong West area, are posing serious safety risks for both healthcare users and staff members. Some parts of the area are prone to sinkholes as they’re built on high-risk dolomite land, and the local municipality has had to relocate the most affected residents…