Author: Larson Thebe
South African Airways (SAA) has expressed confidence that its operations would return to a 100% flight schedule on Sunday. This after the pilots wage strike was suspended yesterday, following an agreement between SAA Executive Management and the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA). The deal would see the pilots receiving an additional 1% salary increase, resulting in a total salary increase of 9.47% for SAA pilots. The pilots downed tools last week Thursday, demanding a 15.7% salary increase, better working and employment conditions. The strike affected the airline operations, leaving thousands of commuters frustrated as they couldn’t reach their holiday destinations. …
The late uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) veteran Aaron Tiro, has been described as a resolute and disciplined member of the movement. These were most of the sentiments echoed during his Special Provincial Official Funeral Service at Lekubu village in the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality in the North West. Tiro is amongst the 42 liberation fighters whose immortal remains were repatriated to the country three months ago. He went into exile after participating in the 1976 student uprisings. Tiro, who could have turned 68-years-old this year, received military training in Bulgaria, and was later based in Angola as an army commander, specialising…
Hosts Johannesburg held their nerve to defeat Mangaung 53-52 in a gripping final of the SPAR National Netball Championships hosted by the City of Johannesburg on Saturday to claim a third straight title. Having lost to the Free State team during the round-robin stage earlier in the week, Johannesburg made sure to avoid the same mistakes at the start of the match. While they briefly dropped behind in the opening quarter, the home side ensured they were all square by the first break which was reached with the score on 14-14. It was in the final four minutes of the…
A US Court of Appeals in Washington, DC, has dealt a major blow to social media company, TikTok, after it upheld a judgment paving a way for the platform to be banned in the US. The US government wants TikTok sold or banned because of what it says are the company owner’s links to the Chinese government, which could result in them spying on its users, government and suppressing sensitive content. TikTok and parent company Bytedance have always denied the allegations. “The First Amendment exists to protect free speech in the United States. Here, the Government acted solely to protect…
Janusz Walus, who killed former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party, Chris Hani in 1993, will be deported to his native Poland today. This after his parole expired today paving the way for his deportation as he’s in the country illegally. This was revealed during a media briefing held by various government ministers in Pretoria. Walus was sentenced to death in 1993 for Hani’s assassination, but this sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment. “Today, the 6th of December 2024, the parole period of Janus Waluz has come to an end in line with the Constitutional Court decision. …
In a court hearing at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, the Mining Affected Communities United in Action urged for permission for local communities to supply food, water, and medication to illegal miners currently operating underground. The situation has escalated in Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp, where a recent oversight visit by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola revealed troubling conditions at abandoned mine shafts. The South African Police Service (SAPS) firmly opposed this application, citing crucial concerns that any ongoing supply of resources would undermine the objectives of Operation Vala Umgodi, a policing initiative aimed at curtailing illegal mining activities…
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) said it’ll refund the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Close-Out Project (COP) R123.3 million for the years 2017 to 2022. The institution said the refund will be directed to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) under Proclamation R.88 of 2022, which aims to address and recover financial anomalies within NSFAS. In 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the SIU to investigate allegations of corruption, fraud, and maladministration within NSFAS operations, as well as to recover financial losses incurred by the state. The directive was part of broader terms of reference, which included the reconciliation of…
Police in the North West said 26 illegal miners, have resurfaced from the abandoned mine in Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp in the past 48 hours. Most of those who resurfaced complained about hunger, dehydration and informed the police that there are decomposing bodies underground. “A total of 26 illegal miners resurfaced from underground at Margaret Shaft between Tuesday and Wednesday, as Operation Vala Umgodi continues. Of this number, 11 resurfaced yesterday (Monday) while 15 came out today (Wednesday). They include 14 Mozambicans, 11 Basotho and one South African,” said the provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone. In addition, Mokgwabone said they…
Former Manchester United striker coach and Bafana Bafana player Benni McCarthy has dismissed reports linking him to Mamelodi Sundowns. This after he held an impromptu meeting with Sundowns Technical Director Flemming Berg in London, sparking rumours of a possible move to Sundowns. But the former Porto FC marksman has dismissed the rumours. “We bumped into each at the airport and then it was basically it. We recognised each other and we just spoke in general, it was more about European football. Fleming just explained that time when he worked for Chelsea as one of the international scouts and he was…
In a significant move for the South African government, President Cyril Ramaphosa has enacted his first cabinet reshuffle since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The shake-up comes at a pivotal moment for the administration, placing an emphasis on effectiveness and responsiveness as South Africa faces numerous challenges ahead. One of the most notable changes involves the under-fire Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, who has been appointed as the new Minister of Human Settlements. This position swap comes against the backdrop of scrutiny surrounding Simelane, following allegations that she took a R575,600 loan from…