Author: Larson Thebe
The death toll following a shooting incident at a tavern in Pienaar, outside Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, has risen to eight. This after one of the six people who was shot during the incident, succumbed to his injuries in hospital. “Today, around 04h00 am, there was a shooting incident in Pienaar whereby six people were fatally shot at the scene (one female and five males) whilst two other victims (male and female) succumbed to their injuries later in hospital. Three other victims (two males and a female) are still receiving medical treatment after sustaining some injuries during the incident. Two VW…
US president-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to an unconditional discharge for all 34 criminal charges of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election. Trump, who will be inaugurated on January 20th, will be the first president of the US with a conviction. He was found guilty last year on charges of falsifying business records, with an intent to defraud, commit another crime, or to aid or conceal the commission of another crime. “After careful analysis in obedience to governing mandates and pursuant to the rule of law, this court has determined that the only lawful sentence that permits…
The North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre, and the Municipal Disaster Centres are on high alert following incidents of disasters across the province. The teams are currently conducting needs and impact assessment following heavy rainfall that affected many parts of the province and damaged infrastructure, properties and possessions. The province experienced heavy rainfall in the past few days, leaving destruction at the Bojanala Platinum and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipalities. Both formal and informal houses were damaged by the heavy rains including municipal infrastructure such as culverts, roads and bridges. “Kromkuil bridge in Moretele has collapsed, scores of houses in…
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, says the passing of the legendary Kwaito artist Victor “Doc Shebeleza” Bogopane today at the age of 51, represents a significant loss for South Africa and the entire music industry. Shebeleza, who was 51-year-old, passed away on Thursday after a lengthy illness. “On behalf of the Ministry, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and countless fans whose lives he touched. South Africa has lost not only a music legend but a compassionate soul whose contributions to our cultural heritage and community upliftment will not be forgotten. His music, laughter and…
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into overbooking and overselling of tickets by FlySafair. This after several consumers raised concerns that they were left stranded at some airports due to the practice by the airline. According to the consumers, the airline had instead refunded them to rebook and use the next available flight by the airline. “The National Consumer Commission has noted concerns in the media, including social media platforms, regarding allegations of FlySafair overbooking and/or overselling practices. On this basis, the NCC has initiated an investigation into the conduct of overbooking and/or overselling by FlySafair to…
The Stilfontein Magistrates’ Court in the North West, has sentenced a second batch of illegal miners for illicit mining and contravention of the Immigration Act. The accused include ten Lesotho, four Mozambique and five Zimbabwe undocumented foreign nationals with ages between 20 and 43. They were each handed six months imprisonment or R12 000,00 fine to each of the accused for illegal mining. “The sentences are wholly suspended for the period of five years on condition that the accused persons are not convicted for contravention of Section 5A of Act 28 of 2002 as amended by Act 49 of 2008…
Struggling Kaizer Chiefs have registered their first win of the new year, after they beat Stellenbosch FC 2-1 in a Betway Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. Chiefs had to rally from one goal behind though, to claim the much needed three points and bring a smile to their demanding fans. Khomotjo Lekoloane put the visitors ahead in the 20th minute, following a poor defence by Chiefs. But man of the match Wandile Duba, equalised for the Glamour Boys few minutes later, and bagged his brace in the second half of the match, to secure a much-needed…
The SPAR Proteas national netball team, who finished 2024 on a high as the number one ranked team in Africa, start the New Year with an exciting challenge when they travel to the Caribbean to take on Jamaica in the three-Test Margaret Beckford Sunshine series in Kingston. In form Jamaica recently moved into third spot, behind Australia and New Zealand, on the world rankings, after beating England in a Test series. The SPAR Proteas and the Sunshine Girls have played each other 18 times, with the SPAR Proteas winning three times, most notably in the Netball World Cup in Liverpool…
North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, has assured North West Transport Investment (NTI) employees that their salary delays challenges would be resolved in the next ten days. His comments come as the workers have been camping outside the provincial legislature building in Mahikeng since mid-December, demanding their salaries. The workers have accused the entity of failing to pay them salaries and other benefits for the past five months, and they launched a protest to force government to urgently intervene in the matter. “Our interest as shareholder is to see the employees being paid.So our team…
The African National Congress (ANC) has sought to defend its reasons for holding its 113th anniversary and January 8th statement at the at Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha, Western Cape.According to the party’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, the province is still experiencing inequalities and most previously disadvantaged communities are still neglected, by the ruling Democratic Alliance. “In areas like Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain; Black, Coloured, and Indian communities continue to face rampant crime, unemployment, inadequate housing, and poor access to basic services. The ANC’s decision to deliver its January 8 statement in Khayelitsha stems not only from a desire to…