Author: Larson Thebe
The North West Department of Education says 71 learners were involved in a school bus accident on Tuesday, in Gamaloka Village at the Tswaing Local Municipality. According to the department, the accident occurred on a gravel road between Sleepsteen and Gerdau Farms, when the learners were being transported to school. “According to the preliminary paramedic report, 37 learners sustained injuries with the condition of one learner described as of serious concern. They are being treated at the General De La Rey Hospital in Lichtenburg. Thirty-four other learners are undergoing further medical assessment and observation at the Coligny Clinic,” read a…
The country’s unemployment rate has decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 31.9% in the third quarter of 2025 to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. This is according to Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke, when he revealed the Quarterly Labour Force Survey conducted by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) in Pretoria. The survey shows that there was an increase of 44 000 in the number of employed persons to 17,1 million, while there was a decrease of 172 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 7,8 million compared with the third quarter of 2025 results. This resulted in a decrease of 128 000 in…
Wednesday’s Betway Premiership top of the table clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, has been moved from Pirates fortress, Orlando Amstel Arena to the nearby FNB Stadium. Stadium Management South Africa CEO, Bertie Grobbelaar, said they had to change the venue, as they expect about 60 000 fans to attend the clash, who can be accommodated at the FNB Stadium. Grobbelaar also revealed that about 31 000 tickets have already been sold, and they anticipate a ticket rush just days before the clash. Grobbelaar has in the meanwhile, sent a stern warning to would-be fraudsters, planning to use fake tickets to…
North West Community Safety and Transport Management MEC, Wessels Morweng, has assured striking workers at the North West Transport Investment (NTI) that their one-month salary will be processed on or before Friday this week. Morweng made the commitment following a meeting with NTI workers, after they blockaded the provincial Legislature precinct with buses earlier today, demanding payment of their overdue salaries. The MEC also highlighted that further engagements to find a permanent solution to the NTI salary debacle will be undertaken by all stakeholders. The workers have not been paid for more than 14 months, and several meetings, court applications,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy is regaining momentum, citing four consecutive quarters of GDP growth and improvements in key economic indicators during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall. Ramaphosa said the recovery has been driven in part by government interventions in critical sectors such as electricity supply. He noted that the country has achieved two consecutive primary budget surpluses, improved its credit rating, and seen inflation fall to its lowest level in two decades. Interest rates are easing, national debt is stabilising, and the rand has strengthened against the dollar. Through…
National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza says parliament is ready to host the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) which will be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening. Didiza said SONA is convened as a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, and it formally opens the parliamentary programme for the year. The speaker was briefing the media in Cape Town, where she outlined parliament’s state of readiness for the occasion. She emphasised that the address is more than ceremonial, as it provides the president with the…
Two Randfontein farmers have been arrested by Eskom teams following operations conducted to curb electricity theft and protect the integrity of the network. According to the entity, the operations form part of its ongoing efforts to protect the network, ensure fairness among customers, and promote responsible electricity usage. “The first farmer was arrested for illegally reconnecting electricity supply after being disconnected due to non-payment of an outstanding account amounting to approximately R1.1 million. The arrest also relates to meter tampering and the bypassing of Eskom infrastructure to consume electricity unlawfully. The second farmer was arrested after Eskom teams discovered an…
Forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan will on Tuesday appear in person before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. O’Sullivan’s appearance follows his initial refusal to appear before the committee, citing security concerns. The controversial O’Sullivan is accused of infiltrating the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), impersonating an IPID officer, and having improper relationship with senior law enforcement officers. His appearance was announced by the chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee, Soviet Lekganyane. “This week, honourable members, we only have two days, and we have one witness…
Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman said he feels vindicated after the team clinched the HSBC SVNS Perth title on Sunday with a narrow 21-19 victory over a stubborn Fiji at HBF Park. Snyman’s comments come after a disappointing performance one week ago in Singapore. “It was massive for us to finish the tour like this. We brought a couple of youngsters with us on tour, made a semi-final in Singapore, and won in Perth, so the results were great and on top of that, we have given more players the experience and exposure on the circuit. So overall, I am very happy…
Two illegal miners were killed and four others arrested, following a gun battle with the police at Blyvooruitzig Gold Mine, in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg. The incident come after the SAPS National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Public Order Police (POP) led an intelligence driven operation in Carletonville. According to police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, police receive information that there were illegal miners in possession of a large consignment of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. “Upon arrival at the targeted house at around 04:00 on Sunday morning, members observed suspects attempting to flee by jumping out through windows. The suspects immediately…