Author: Larson Thebe
As part of combating illegal mining and other crimes, police in Klerksdorp, North West, have arrested a 21-year-old-Zimbabwean who was found in possession of explosives, suspected to be used in illegal mining activities and cash-in-transit. According to the police, the suspect was arrested during an intelligence led operation in Klerksdorp, after they received information about the sale of explosives. “The suspect, who tried to flee after becoming aware of the police, was arrested in the bushes near a shopping mall by members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU). Inside his vehicle, police found a variety of explosives, including capped fuses,…
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have advanced to the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. Pirates had to work hard for their victory, after beating a stubborn SuperSport United 5-4 on penalties, after both teams were deadlocked at 2-2 draw after extra-time at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Saturday afternoon. Mbekezeli Mbokazi put the defending champions ahead in the 29th minute when he scored his first goal for the senior team. Matsantsantsa’s Terrence Dzvukamanja capitalised on a mistake by the Buccaneers goalkeeper Sipho Chaine in the 43rd minute to equalise matters. The celebrations were however short-lived, when Evidence…
Orlando Pirates will be hoping to get through SuperSport United in their quest for a third successive Nedbank Cup title. The two teams will face off against each other at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane this afternoon. Pirates coach Jose Riviero says despite the favourites tag, their weary of SuperSport United, which has been battling in the Betway Premiership. Matsatsantsa’s coach Gavin Hunt will however be buoyed as they emerged victorious in the last two Nedbank Cup matches between the two clubs, which were in the final of the Cup. Stellenbosch FC will host out of sorts Kaizer…
Eskom has implemented stage 3 load shedding from today at 14:00, until Monday at 05:00. According to the entity, the return of the blackouts comes after it lost 2 700 megawatts in the past 14 hours. “This includes Koeberg Unit 2, which was taken offline after being brought back on Wednesday, and two Kusile Units whose coal operations went sub-optimal following adverse weather in the area. Higher levels of planned maintenance outages, aimed at winter preparation and meeting regulatory and environmental licensing requirements are still underway. The constrained capacity resulted in the increased reliance on emergency reserves during this week,…
The Azanian People’s Organization (AZAPO) said it is devastated by the untimely death of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) militant and intellectual, Dr Gomolemo Mokae. This after Mokae’s lifeless body was found by neighbours at his home in Ga Rankuwa Zone 1 north of Pretoria on Wednesday evening. The 61-year-old Mokae was a renowned medical doctor, author, and political commentator. Gauteng police said the motive for his death isn’t known at this stage. “A case of murder is opened for further investigations after the body of a 61-year-old man was found decomposed in his house at Garankuwa on 05 March…
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has sought to assure the nation that captain Siya Kolisi will continue to lead the team in 2026. These following concerns that the 34-year-old Kolisi will be old enough to co continue with his role, nor be a part of the squad. But during a media briefing in Cape Town, Erasmus said if Siya is fit, healthy and playing well, then there’s no reason to remove him as captain. “Captaincy is a big thing in South Africa. But the icon and the person Siya has become to South Africans definitely shifted my mindset on that. When…
Mop-up operations are underway at the City of Johannesburg, following overnight disruptive rainfall which affected mostly infrastructure, trapped motorists, and collapsed walls in some areas. This after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) had issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, eastern parts of North West, Mpumalanga and some parts of Limpopo. According to the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, two motorists were rescued. “One was rescued while trying to cross Jukskei Platina Bridge, along Witkoppen Road in Jukskei Park. The other one was rescued in Weltevreden Park. Both motorists were trying…
The case against four police officers accused of helping alleged illegal mining kingpin James ‘Tiger’ Tshoaeli escape from police custody, has been postponed to 29th May 2025 by the Stilfontein Magistrate Court in the North West. The accused, Jack Motlhabya (37), Menzi Shabalala (38), Ntuthuko Dladla (40) and Samkelo Mbotho (38), are facing charges of defeating the ends of justice and aiding and abetting a detainee to escape. According to the charge sheet, on 15th January several illegal miners were rescued and brought to the surface at a mine shaft in Stilfontein. They were arrested by members of SAPS posted…
Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief at the petrol pumps, after the department of Mineral and Petroleum announced a fuel decrease from the 5th of March. This is the first decrease in five months, following four increases by the department since last year. “Both grades of petrol will decrease by 7 cents a litre. Diesel will decrease by 17.5 and 23.5 cents a litre. Paraffin will decrease by 8c per litre at the retail level, and LP gas will decrease by 2 cents per kilogram,” said the department spokesperson Robert Maake. According to Maake, the prices adjustment is due to…
The agreement follows a special cabinet meeting which was convened on Monday, to consider inputs by members of the cabinet into best possible options, under the circumstances, to fund the budget of 2025/26 financial year and the medium term. According to a statement from the Department of Treasury, Monday’s meeting was a follow-up to the one held on 24 February, that “allowed broad discussions on the country’s fiscal constraints and the need for rapid implementation of the three key priorities of the 7th administration under the Government of National Unity.” At the meeting of 24 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa set-up…