Author: Larson Thebe
Former Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has passed away at the age of 72. The news of his passing was confirmed to the media by his family. Mdladlana was appointed Labour Minister by President Nelson Mandela in 1998 and held the position until 2009. He also served as South African High Commissioner to Canada and Burundi. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa says he’s saddened by Mdladlana’s passing, and offers his condolences to his family and friends, adding that is a loss to the nation as well. “He provided leadership in this strategic sector of our struggle at a time of great repression by the…
The Proteas Women team have beaten their arch-rival Australia to advance to Sunday’s final of the Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The Proteas restricted the Aussies to a target of 134/5, and in return scored 135/2, winning by 8 wickets with 16 balls left. The odds were against the Proteas, as they had lost all seven of their previous matches against Australia, who are the defending champions. It was also a sweet revenge after the Aussies broke South Africans hearts when they beat the Proteas during the 2023 final in Cape Town. Man of the match…
Police in Limpopo have arrested the daughter and sister of Sergeant Rachel Kutumela for their role in six insurance murders cases. They were arrested by the SAPS Limpopo tracking team in Mabokelele village on Thursday afternoon after the investigating officer obtained a J50 warrant of arrest. “The pair is a 47-year-old nurse who is a sister to the Sergeant and the other is a 27-year-old daughter to the Sergeant. They’re expected to appear together with the accused on Friday at the Polokwane Magistrate Court on various charges including murder, fraud and money laundering,” said police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe. Kutumela,…
SA Rugby has acceded to a request from Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to postpone its Special General Meeting (SGM) to consider a proposal to conclude a private equity investment. The SGM, which was scheduled for Thursday and to be attended by SA Rugby’s 14 provincial unions, was supposed to vote for a controversial investment deal tabled by Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) to acquire a 20% stake in the governing body’s commercial rights company for R1.3 billion. But McKenzie has since written a letter to South African Rugby Union (SARU) president Mark Alexander, expressing his concern regarding the…
Former spokesperson of the African National Congress (ANC) and seven co-accused were granted bail of R30,000 each by the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court, sitting in Palm Ridge. The decision marks another chapter in the case underlining the implications of alleged financial misconduct within the ANC. Mabe appeared together with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), Thandeka Mbassa, Matilda Gasela (both HoDs), former Chief Financial Officer, Adullah Mohamed Ismail, Loyiso Nkwana, the Chief Director-Sustainable Use of the Environment and two employees of KGP Media Holdings (PTY) LTD, Mmatlhekelo Elsie Mabe and Tinyiko Mahuntsi, According to the National…
Bafana Bafana’s bid to get an early berth at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier was delayed after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Congo Brazzaville last night at the Stade Alphonse Massamba-Debat de Brazzaville. The team needed a win, to get an automatic seat at next year’s continental showpiece. Elias Mokwana put the visitors ahead in the 33rd minute, before Congolese striker Andre Bassouamina equalised just before the break. Bafana’s coach believes that the team’s chance to win the match was hampered by the injury suffered by star player Themba Zwane, who was stretched off…
Police have announced that all four suspects wanted in connection with the Lusikisiki mass murders, have been arrested. This comes in less than 24 hours from the time the SAPS issued an alert on them, and police said communities rallied together and informed them about their whereabouts. The suspects are wanted in connection with the mass murder of 18 people at two homesteads at Ngobozana Village in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, two weeks ago. Police said they have “reason to believe that the suspects would be able to assist them to solve the case.” Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has thanked…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of former Minister of Finance Dr Tito Mboweni. Mboweni passed away at a Johannesburg hospital on Saturday, following a short illness. His family has revealed that his funeral will be held at Nkowankowa Stadium, Tzaneen, Limpopo, at 10h00 on Saturday. Dr Mboweni was the democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1999 in the Cabinet of Founding President Nelson Mandela. He served as Governor of the South African Reserve Bank for a decade from 1999. From 2018 to 2021, Dr Mboweni served as Minister…
Several motorists stranded at the Klipspruit Valley Road in Soweto have been rescued by the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) Aquatic Rescue Unit. This followed severe thunderstorms that had been forecast by the South African Weather Service in Gauteng and other parts of the country. EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has urged motorists to avoid the road and exercise caution. “At this stage, the road is flooded just after the VW dealership. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes since that area is already flooded. There are some motorists who are already stranded in that area. We have our emergency services…
Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said he’s optimistic that the end of load shedding, will help grow the economy of the country. This as today marks 200 days without the implementation of load shedding, with Ramokgopa applauding the work done by the current Eskom board and employees. The Minister said this has also been made possible by the advent of the resolution of load shedding and sustained supply of electricity and the reforms on the Operation Vulindlela. “The South African economy could grow by about 3,5% in the next 19 to 24 months. So that’s a major victory for where…