Author: Larson Thebe
A second illegal miner who resurfaced at the abandoned shaft 11 in Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp in the North West, has passed away. According to the provincial Department of Health, the deceased passed away on Thursday, due to a medical-related condition. “The Department of Health in the North West can confirm the death of another patient who was part of a cohort of 33 suspected illegal miners, admitted at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital complex. The deceased, identified as Jonny Shingani, was admitted at the facility on the 14th of this month, following a successful extraction of illegal miners underground by National Rescue Operation,…
Tennis great Novak Djokovic said the pain he was experiencing during his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open in Melbourne, was unbearable and forced him to retire. This as the Serb retired in the second test of the match, after losing the first set 7-6 (5) as he was seen struggling with a torn muscle in his upper left leg. The 37-year-old, who was bidding for a record 11th title, was carrying an injury from his quarter-final match against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz earlier this week. He received boos and jeers from some pockets of the not so sympathetic…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has suspended all Royal AM fixtures until further notice, after the club failed to guarantee that it’ll honour its upcoming matches. The suspension includes the Betway Premiership and Nedbank Cup matches, including tonight’s league clash with Orlando Pirates at the Harry Gwala stadium in Pietermaritzburg,The club is owned by businesswoman Shaun Mkhize, whose businesses have been placed under curatorship by SARS. “On January 9 Royal AM FC informed the league it could not meet its commitments in respect of its match against Chippa United FC on January 11 due to difficulties arising from the appointment…
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has announced that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased for a second consecutive month, rising to 3,0% in December from 2,9% in November and 2,8% in October. The monthly rate in December was 0,1%. Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) was 2,5%, up from 2,3% in November. The annual rate for bread and cereals remained steady at 3,7%. “The monthly rate was -0,2%, with several wheat-based products declining in price between November and December. Examples include instant noodles (down 2,2%), cake flour (down 1,1%), macaroni (down 0,7%) and brown bread (down 0,6%). The…
The Springbok Sevens team said it is ready to bring the glory days back again when they kick-off HSBC SVNS Perth at HBF Park in Australia from 24-26 January. The team is set to be in a positive mindset and determined to raise the bar they set in South Africa last month, when they won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town. One of those eager to make his mark, is the former SA Schools and Junior Springbok representative, David Brits. The 27-year-old is part of the team that participated at last year’s tournament and returns to Perth with the aim for…
The case against alleged pornography distributor, Darren Wilken, has been postponed to 28 January to allow for further state investigations by the Randburg Regional Court. The 35-year-old Wilken is facing multiple charges, including multiple counts of possession, creation and distribution of child pornography, the Contravention of the Drug Trafficking Act, acquisition, possession/use of the proceeds of unlawful activities, possession of stolen property, and fraud. He was arrested last week Friday, after police raided his townhouse in Midrand, discovered ten million images and videos of child pornography in his electronic devices, and over half a million rand in cash at his…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting that will take place from 20-24 January 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. According to Ramaphosa, the meeting, convened under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”, will foster new partnerships and insights to shape a more sustainable, inclusive future in an era of rapidly advancing technology. “One of the messages we will be taking to Davos is our ongoing commitment to partnerships in pursuit of inclusive growth and sustainable development. “We will present our experiences of cooperation across society in South Africa and…
The SPAR Proteas went down 55-47 to Jamaica in a hard fought first Test in the three-match Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday. But national coach Jenny van Dyk is not downcast. “The last time we played Jamaica, we lost by 18 points, this time we lost by eight. There is something to work on and next time, we will know what to expect,” said Van Dyk after the match. The two teams traded goal for goal in the closely contested first quarter, which ended 12-all. During the second quarter, the South African goalkeeper Nicola Smith fell…
Police have sought out to clarify what it describes as misinformation and lies, following the aftermath of the rescue operation at the abandoned mine shaft in Stilfontein, North West. According to the police, top of the list is the dissemination of personal information of suspects arrested at the mine during the operation and the deceased. Police said the list was shared with two community leaders, to ensure transparency with communities but to also ensure that community members assist the police in finding the next of kin of those involved in the illegal mining operations. “The SAPS has since learnt with…
Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has sought to assure the club’s supporters that they’re looking to bolster the team this transfer window. Despite hiring a new technical team led head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, and seven players, the team has struggled in the Betway Premiership and other local cup competitions. Amakhosi, who are currently on sixth place in the log, are keen to sign a striker, as the team has struggled upfront and only registered 16 goals from 13 league games this season. Motaung Jnr has implored on the club’s impatient supporters to be tolerant, as they’re looking at…