Author: Larson Thebe
A multiple-vehicle accident on the N1 near Makhado, next to Mountain View, in the Vhembe District, Limpopo, has claimed the lives of a five-year-old girl child and a female driver. According to the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, the accident which occurred this morning at approximately 08:00, involved a collision between a Toyota heavy motor vehicle, a Toyota light delivery vehicle, and a Toyota sedan. “The driver of the heavy motor vehicle and two other passengers sustained injuries. We extend our sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and wish those injured a speedy…
The Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman said “he has an ace up his sleeve” when the team kick-off its pool games against Uruguay, Australia, and New Zealand in their pool at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at the new venue, Kai Tak stadium on Friday. The Blitzboks are hoping that a change of venue may bring good fortunes, as they had no luck at the previous venue, the Hong Kong stadium, in almost three decades. The team has been practicing hard since arriving in Hong Kong on Monday, for the fifth HSBC SVNS tournament this season, and Snyman said its…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) said operations have resumed at the Grobler’s Bridge and Stockpoort Ports of entry with Botswana following temporary suspensions due to heavy rains. The BMA said this is following their inspections at the ports of entry, which revealed that they are safe to carry cargo and accept travellers. “At Groblers’ Bridge, water levels have completely subsided, and the ground has now dried sufficiently to support the weight of cargo trucks passing through the port. The Port Management Committee (PMC) has conducted a thorough inspection of key operational areas and is satisfied with the current conditions. As…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the withdrawal of the PEPFAR funding by the US government, is a wake-up call for South Africa. He said the cabinet has discussed the withdrawal and this has forced it to seek alternative means to fill the R8 billion gap left by the US programme to fight HIV/AIDS. “It’s entirely within their own right, it’s their money. In many ways it’s a wake-up call on our part as South Africans that we’ve got to find ways of being self-reliant, of relying on our own resources and that is what our people expect, even within our fiscal…
Team South Africa that participated at last week’s World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, has received a hero’s welcome at the O.R. Tambo International Airport today. The team, comprising five members, won one gold and one bronze medal, including sprint sensation Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso. The 23-year-old Sekgodiso clinched gold in the 800-meter race in a time of 1:58.40. Addressing the media at the airport, Sekgodiso said she was surprised by her victory, as she made her debut in the indoor competition. “Ever since I started training, I knew I was going to get a medal, my training…
Four people have died and about 50 others sustained serious injuries, after a fuel tanker allegedly crashed into a stationary bus on the N1 Northbound near Maubane, in Pretoria North, near the Carousel Toll Plaza. According to the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department, the accident was reported at about 07:09, and firefighting resources were immediately dispatched from Temba Fire Station, Wonderboom Fire Station, and Rosslyn Fire Station to the scene. The department said these included two fire engines, a water carrier, a water tanker, a rapid intervention unit, a video unit and a district commander’s unit. “Upon arrival, firefighters…
More than 30 zama zamas were arrested in various locations at the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in the past three days, for illegal mining activities. According to the police, the arrests were made during the ongoing Vala Umgodi operations which they said continues to deal effectively with illicit mining and related crimes in the province. Police said in the first operation, officers confiscated two excavators and several other illegal mining equipment that were abandoned at Bapong illegal mining site in the policing precinct of Mogwase. “The operation further led to the arrest of ten individuals for contravention of the immigration…
The North West MEC for Education has applauded the provincial team after it secured third place at the National Primary Schools Track and Field Championships, held at Germiston Stadium. The department said the team’s impressive performance “is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and teamwork displayed by the learners and coaches.” The games featured more than 1 000 athletes from across the country competing against each other. The learners participated in different sporting codes such as athletics, javelin, hurdles, shot put, relay, high and long jump amongst others. “We are incredibly proud of our team for securing third place at…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card grants beneficiaries who were not able to migrate to the Postbank black card, have been urged to use the available Postbank cardless services while waiting to transition to the new cards. This appeal was made by the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, as 20th March was the deadline for the gold cards stop working, The committee Chairperson, Bridget Masango, said Postbank will continue to issue the black cards, until 20 June 2025. “SASSA will continue to pay monies to beneficiaries’ accounts. Beneficiaries can access their grants using the Post Office withdrawal…
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, said disciplinary action will be taken against three layers of the Eletsa Secondary School in Letlhabile, Brits, after they were captured on camera bullying a fellow learner. Motsumi revealed this following her urgent meeting with the management of the school, the School Governing Body (SGB), and the circuit management after the incident went viral on social media this week. “Disciplinary action is now being taken against the three learners involved in the bullying, with a disciplinary meeting scheduled for next week, where their parents will be present. The fourth perpetrator is currently…