Author: Larson Thebe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought to assure the nation that there’s no need to panic, following the US Administration expulsion of Ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool. Rasool was expelled over the weekend, after US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, described him as being a race-baiting politician. These following comments he made about the US Administration and President Donald Trump. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the Bana Pele 2030 Roadmap Leadership Summit in Johannesburg on Monday, Ramaphosa said diplomatic relations will be resolved. “People must not have sleepless nights, have peaceful nights, knowing that we’re working on ensuring that this relationship…
Relegation-threatened Richards Bay inflicted a blow on Kaizer Chiefs by beating them 2-0 in a Betway Premiership at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Sunday. Despite dominating the match, Amakhosi failed to convert the possession into goals, and were most of the time wasteful. The Natal Rich Boys took advantage of Chiefs woeful finish, to boost their survival hopes by clinching the win, which elevated them to 11th position, while Amakhosi remain 8th in the log. In a top of the table clash at the FNB stadium, Orlando Pirates derailed Mamelodi Sundowns hopes of clinching the league early,…
Nine members of parliament have been fined by the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests for failing to declare their financial and registrable interests. The members failed to make the declaration before 14 October 2024, and the committee has since imposed fines on them ranging from R10 000 to R12 500. According to the committee, the list includes amongst others, minister in the Presidency Maropene Ramokgopa, deputy minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala, deputy minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, deputy minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, and uMkhonto weSizwe Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela. “Item 12(4) of…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has sent a stern warning to its officials involved in fraudulent activities, that action will be taken against them. This follows the arrest of three officials at its Johannesburg Local Office for suspected fraudulent activities on Friday. “Two males and one female were apprehended by the South African Police Service (SAPS) as the office was about to start with its operation following a tip off. SASSA is working closely with SAPS and more arrests are expected. This is part of on-going work by the agency directed by the Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the withdrawal of Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is not a sign of defeat, but rather a chance to make peace. The decision to withdraw follows a virtual meeting with heads of state which was held on Thursday. It also comes three months after 14 South African National Defence Force members were killed in the east of the country, during clashes with M23 rebels. The troops were sent to the country two years ago, as part of the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “It should be…
Government says it’ll ensure that self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary, are extradited to the country, back from Malawi. This after the Malawi Magistrate Court yesterday ruled that the pair be extradited to South Africa, to face multiple charges, stemming from their 2020 court appearances. Bushiri is the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, which had its headquarters in Pretoria. The couple was granted bail pending trial but failed to comply with their bail conditions and fled the country under unknown circumstances, before they were located in Malawi. This prompted the South African government to submit an…
The Gauteng Health department has appealed to residents to take care of their eye health seriously, to avoid glaucoma which might lead to blindness. The department’s appeal comes as it marks World Glaucoma Day today, which is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” develops gradually without obvious symptoms until significant vision loss occurs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), glaucoma is a major global public health concern, particularly in Africa, where access to early detection and treatment is limited. Research published in the South African Medical Journal…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has again condemned lobby groups AfriForum and Solidarity, for what he described as a campaign to “spread misinformation” about the country to the US administration. His comments come after a recent visit by the two groups to Washington, where they met with representatives of the US administration. Ramaphosa said the groups action are non-patriotic, as they’re unable to resolve the country’s problems internally, but embark on a mission to “damage the sovereignty of the country,” by running off to other countries and expect them to act against South Africa. “They have instigated the action that is now…
The Gauteng Department of Health has sought to assure the country that it’ll implement recommendations by both the Office of the Health Ombud (OHO) and the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) regarding allegations made in relation to Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg. This after a damning report by both the OHO and OHSC revealed a poor state of the hospital, including broken infrastructure, a dysfunctional Human Resources department, poor staff morale, and inadequate security amongst others. The investigation was initiated following allegations made by broadcaster Thomas Holmes during his admission at the hospital in September 2024. “The reports provide…
Seven church members have died in a bus accident on the N2 between Mandeni and Stanger, in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday According to the statement released by MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, the bus was travelling from Richards Bay to Shakaskraal. “The bus had a tyre burst resulting in the driver losing control. The bus rolled down and landed on the embankment. Sadly, at this stage we have seven fatalities, which include males and females. The team is currently working with Mandeni Traffic Department, Emergency Rescue teams, and SAPS to rescue the injured,” read the statement. The MEC…