Author: Larson Thebe
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the government has achieved a lot in the past 30 years of democracy, to restore the rights of previously disadvantaged people. Mashatile made the remarks during his keynote address at the Human Rights Day commemoration at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium in Kariega, Eastern Cape. “Building a just society involves ensuring continued access to critical services such as electricity, water, housing, and sanitation to improve the quality of life for our citizens. Our government has made substantial progress towards achieving these rights. Between 2011 and 2022, access to water rose to 88.5%, while access to improved…
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece. Coventry, who is the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation of Zimbabwe, is the first female President in IOC history and the first African to lead the organisation. She faced fierce challenges from fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, David Lappartient, Johan Eliasch, Juan Antonio Samaranch, Lord Sebastian Coe and Morinari Watanabe. “I am incredibly honoured and excited to be elected as President of the International Olympic Committee. I want to sincerely thank…
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it is ready to prosecute uMkhonto weSizwe Member of Parliament, and daughter of former president Jabob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. Zuma-Sambula is facing charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence, related to the July 2021 unrest, following the arrest of his father for defying the Constitutional Court order. She made a brief appearance at the Durban High Court today, where the matter was postponed to 14 August for pre-trial hearings, with the trial set for “We have always been ready as the prosecution in the matter. We disclosed the contents of the police…
The COSAFA neighbours will face off against each other on Friday evening at the Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, in a group C qualifying match. “We know it’s going to be a difficult game. Lesotho is a very hard running team, with a lot of fighters. Everywhere we’ve been in the past months, fans have come to the stadium to support and motivate us. I’ve no doubt that Polokwane will also support us on Friday,” said Bafana Bafana’s Oswin Appollis. The team is currently in second position in the log with seven points, while Lesotho is last on fourth…
The Department of Health has confirmed three more laboratory-confirmed cases of mpox in the country in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. This brings the number of confirmed cases to 31 with 3 deaths reported between May and September 2024. The Department of Health has confirmed three more laboratory-confirmed cases of mpox in the country in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. This brings the number of confirmed cases in the country 31 with 3 deaths reported between May and September 2024. “The newly detected The Department of Health has confirmed three more laboratory-confirmed cases of mpox in the country in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. This brings to 31 the…
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has announced that the annual consumer price inflation remains unchanged at 3,2% in February, the same as January. According to the agency, this marks the fourth consecutive month that inflation has remained above the four-and-a-half-year low of 2,8% in October. The agency says the latest figures were influenced by several factors. “Recreation, sport and culture, food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB), alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and communication recorded higher annual rates in February. Inflation cooled for several product categories, most notably personal care and miscellaneous services, health, restaurants and accommodation, furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance…
The Rustenburg Magistrates Court in the North West, has postponed the bail application by three former employees of the Bojanala District Municipality and service provider, to 20 March. The suspects are Leslina Ndlovu, who’s a former Chief Financial Officer at the municipality, Patrick Tlhapi, Chief Whip, Secretary to the former Municipal Manager, Gontse Kekana, service provider Mantsho Moremi and Patrick Shikwane.According to the Directorate for Priority Crime in the North West (Hawks) the group is facing charges of fraud, money laundering, corruption, and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act. The accused were arrested on Monday following an investigation by…
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Gauteng said it’ll oppose the bail application of ten suspects arrested in connection with fraud at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) amounting to R260 million. This as the Lenasia Magistrate Court today postponed the matter to 1st April 2025 for bail hearing. The suspects include seven SASSA officials and three of their accomplices. “This is a schedule five offence, and the onus is on the suspects to convince the court that they’re suitable candidates to be admitted into bail. From our side as the state, the investigations that are still outstanding include…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has cautioned that both FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin will be tough, and urged the players not to underestimate their opponents. Broos comments come ahead of Friday’s first match against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, before jetting off to Ivory Coast to meet Benin in the second qualifier a few days later. The team arrived in Polokwane today, ahead of Friday’s clash. “As everybody knows, we have important games in front of us. It’s a key moment, I said that already before, if we can achieve two victories against…
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has requested that it be given space to investigate “power allegations” against Kwa-Zulu Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. IPID said its investigations following a complaint that Mkhwanazi allegedly interfered with the arrest of a Senior Correctional Official is underway. “The alleged incident occurred in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, in 2023. IPID has requested the Provincial Commissioner to submit a sworn statement by 19 March 2025,” said IPID spokesperson, Lizzy Suping. Suping further sought to dismiss media reports that Mkhwanazi’s investigation was requested by police minister, Senzo Mchunu. “It should be noted that the letter written…