Author: Larson Thebe
The country’s unemployment rate has decreased by 1.4% to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024. This is according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) that was released on Tuesday by Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, during a media briefing in Pretoria. The results show an increase of 294 000 in the number of employed persons to 16.9 million the quarter under review. Maluleke there was also a decrease of 373 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8.0 million. “This resulted in a decrease of 79 000 (down by 0.3%) in the labour force during the same period. Discouraged…
Police in Rustenburg have arrested a female suspect, in connection with a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery that occurred on the R104 road at Kroondal in Rustenburg on Monday. According to the police, the incident occurred around 17:30 when a white Mercedez Benz allegedly rammed onto a CIT security vehicle. “Although the security guard (driver) continued driving, he was forced to stop after shots were fired at their vehicle. As a result, he and his colleague jumped out of the vehicle, but were caught by suspects who robbed them of their 9mm pistols. The suspects then blew the security van up with…
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed mixed emotions after the team beat Scotland 32-15 in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Edinburgh on Sunday,He said despite making 11 changes to the starting line-up because of the depth in the team, he expected the squad to gel as they have been together for a long time. “If you make 11 changes to the side and expect them to immediately gel, it won’t always happen like. that doesn’t always happen like that.But that is exactly something we want to try and get into the team, that no matter…
The Gauteng provincial government has implemented new by-laws, which would require all spaza shops re-register to ensure that they comply with the country’s laws. This comes after 23 children died following incidents of foodborne illnesses recorded at various schools in the province.The new measures were announced by Premier Panyaza Lesufi during a media briefing in Johannesburg, after meeting with officials from across the province municipalities. “All councils across municipalities will pass the new by-laws by national department of COGTA which explain how to register a business and conduct business to ensure a uniform approach. We are going to start weekly…
Betway Premiership newcomers Magesi FC have made history by advancing to the Carling Knockout Cup final in their league maiden season. This after they beat Richards Bay 1-0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon in the cup semifinal match. Dikwena Tsa Meetse solitary goals was scored by Tshepo Mashigo in the 27th minute, following a mistake by Tshepo Mabua who allowed Mashigo to put the ball at the back of the net. Richards Bay woes continued when they were reduced to 10 players in the 84th minute, after Tlakusani Mthethwa was sent off. “I’m very happy…
Police have confirmed that three suspects linked to taxi violence related murders in East London have been arrested by a special task team assigned to prevent, combat, and investigate serious and violent crime in the Eastern Cape.This after a video surfaced on social media, showing a group of people arrested by police at the Mall of Africa in Midrand while having lunch at one of the restaurants. Police said the murders were committed between November 2023 and August 2024 and the victims include two taxi owners, a taxi driver and a member of a taxi association who were all shot…
Power utility Eskom has served a notice of intention to interrupt power supply to the City of Johannesburg and its electricity utility City Power over unpaid debt. Eskom said both entities’ debt has mounted to R4.9 billion, excluding the current account of a further R1.4 billion, due at the end of the month. The entity said the interruptions will be done at certain predetermined times of day in accordance with the Provision of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). “Despite all the avenues that Eskom explored and efforts to accommodate the CoJ, the matter has reached a point where Eskom…
The Springboks said they’re ready to face a much-improved Scotland, when the two teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. The Boks will face Scotland in Edinburgh on 10 November, England in London on 16 November, and Wales in Cardiff on 23 November on their traditional end-of-year tour. The team arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday, after spending a week camping in Jersey, to ensure that the players get back into Test mode ahead of Sunday’s clash. Bok lock Ruan Nortje said they wont underestimate the Scots. “Scotland are a dynamic team,…
More than 100 learners from Tamaho Primary School in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, were treated at different health care centres in the area for a suspected foodborne illness on Wednesday.According to the Gauteng Education Department spokesperson, a total of 110 learners began experiencing symptoms of stomach cramps and vomiting after consuming samp at school during break time.“Emergency services responded swiftly, and all affected learners were transported to various clinics and hospitals for immediate medical attention.All 110 learners were hospitalised following the incident, with 98 learners subsequently discharged after receiving medical treatment. Twelve learners remain in the hospital under medical supervision…
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Donald Selamolela, has condemned the behaviour of some taxi patrollers, who allegedly harass and abuse motorists after offering people lifts. This after videos surfaced on social media, of patrollers allegedly belonging to the South African National Taxi Association Council (SANTACO) blocking a private vehicle that allegedly picked up a hitchhiker. The vehicles are allegedly impounded, and motorists are forced to pay a R2,500 fine before they’re released. surfaced. The South African National Taxi Association Council representative came out to support the patrollers’ conduct and sought to suggest that minibus taxi operators had…