Author: Larson Thebe
The bail application of North West Development Corporation (NWDC) Chief Financial Officer, Kudakwashe Mpofu, has been postponed by the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court in Mahikeng on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Mpofu, who is a Zimbabwean national, is facing charges of fraud and was arrested by members of the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation on Tuesday in Mahikeng. His arrest follows an investigation into allegations of using a fraudulent South African permanent residence permit when he applied for a job at the NWDC in March 2023. “Reports indicate that the accused was subsequently hired as an asset manager and later became an acting chief…
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the torching of 51 Putco buses in Nkangala District, Mpumalanga on Monday night. Police said their arrest emanates after a group of armed individuals driving a white Toyota Quantum, Vito Minibus and a VW Polo set fire to the buses at various Putco bus depots in the area. The buses were burned in the early hours of Tuesday at Putco’s depots in Moloto, Wolwekraal, Siyabushwa and Vaalbank. During the incident, a security guard sustained a gunshot wound while other Putco employees sustained injuries after they were attacked by the group. The bus company…
Amid poor performances and pressure to keep their hard to please fans happy, Kaizer Chiefs has strengthened the squad by signing three new players during the January transfer window which closes on Tuesday. The Glamour Boys welcomed Tashreeq Morris from SuperSport United, Thabo Cele from Russian side, Fakel Voronezh and Glody Makabi Lilepo from French-based club Valenciennes FC. The timing of the signature could work in Chiefs favour, as Morris and Cele might feature in the Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Lilepo, who’s from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is however not eligible to feature on Saturday,…
Thousands of people have been left homeless, after a fire destroyed over 200 shacks at the Selby Informal Settlement in Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) the fire has been contained and that no casualties or injuries have been reported thus far. “At this stage we’re just extinguishing the hotspots, to make sure we don’t have any reignition of the fire.The cause of the fire is still a subject of investigations,” said EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi. Some of the residents said they only managed to safe few belongings and lost everything, including ID’s and school children’s clothes. According to…
The Springbok Sevens coach Phillip Snyman has expressed disappointment with the teams fourth position finish at the HSBC SVNS Perth, Australia, on Sunday. Snyman said the performance was not expected, but was still happy about their fourth-place finish as that was one of their objectives at the start of the season. The Blitzboks lost 14-7 to Spain for the bronze final and were also defeated 17-12 by Australia in their semi-final match. “We want to be consistent and if you finish in the top four in each tournament, it will not only show consistency but will ultimately put you in…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) have suspended operations at the Oshoek port of entry with Eswatini following a serious accident involving a 32-ton coal truck earlier today. The truck allegedly experienced brake failure and descended towards Eswatini on the departure side of the port, before crashing into 10 stationery private vehicles, four SARS vehicles, and one SANDF bakkie, causing significant damage. A SARS official, one Tourism monitor, and the truck driver sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital in Eswatini for immediate treatment. According to BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, the accident…
Jamaica wrapped up the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Netball Series against the SPAR Proteas in Kingston on Saturday with a convincing 58-47 victory on Saturday, but South African coach Jenny van Dyk believes the future for the SPAR Proteas is bright. South Africa got off to a poor start in the match, which was the third and final in the series. The SPAR Proteas did not score a goal until the sixth minute, when they were 6-1 down, and after eight minutes, were trailing 11-1. Both shooters, goal shooter Ina-Marie Venter and goal attack Nichole Breedt, were misfiring, and Van Dyk…
Nine South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers have been killed and several others injured in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, during clashes with M23 rebels who were trying to reach the city of Goma. According to the SANDF, the South African contingent and its counterparts were able to halt the advancement of the rebel group towards Goma, which is a provincial capital of the DRC. The SANDF said the rebels had launched a full-scale on its troops with the intention of taking over Goma but were unable to advance due to the heroic resistance put by the soldiers…
Newly crowned Australian Open Women’s Champion, Madison Keys, said she never thought that she’ll win a grand slam in her 16-years career. This after the 19th seeded American stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in three sets 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to clinch her maiden grand slam title in Melbourne. “I’m really proud of myself. I didn’t always believe I could get back to this point. But to be able to do it and win, it means the world to me,” said an emotional Keys during a post-match interview. The win makes the 29-year-old the oldest first-time grand slam winner in…
Celebrity blogger Musa Khawula’s legal problems seems to be piling up. This after the 32-year-old Khawula made a brief appearance at the Fochville Magistrates’ Court on Friday, on charges of attempted murder, alternatively reckless driving, as well as an additional charge of failing to render assistance and/or report an accident to the police.According to the spokesperson of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Lumka Mahanjana, the charges stem from an incident that took place on 20 February 2021, around 18:00 near Mponeng Mine.Mahanjana said the complainant and his wife were driving home on a narrow road when they noticed a Volkswagen…