Author: Larson Thebe
A deranged tavern owner at Mokokotlong informal settlement near Orange Farm, has killed seven people, including a seven-year-old boy. According to the police, the incident happened after one of the victims went to the local tavern to buy alcohol, but he found that it was already closed. It is reported that an argument ensued between the customer and the tavern owner, who returned home. “It is alleged that the tavern owner followed him home where the family members were still celebrating after lobola negotiations. The tavern owner entered the house and opened fire at the family members. He shot and…
Magalies Water has sought to assure consumers that its potable (drinking) water is compliant and safe for human consumption. This follows a statement from the Department of Water and Sanitation warning communities and water users along the Harts and Vaal Rivers in North West and Northern Cape to be careful when using raw, or untreated water from the rivers. The warning comes after a routine raw water sampling in September from five sites, including Wentzel Dam, Schweizer Reneke, Christiana, Barkley West Caravan Park and Douglas Weir, which indicated the presence of cholera. Magalies Water however said its bulk water supplied,…
Bafana Bafana walloped Congo Brazzaville 5-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, on Friday night. This is one of the team’s biggest wins in a continental match and moves them a step closer to qualifying for the tournament to be held in Morocco next year. Teboho Mokoena was in scintillating performance netting a brace before the 40 000 cheering crowd. The other goals were scored by Batusi Aubass, Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners to put the team on the driving seat. The Bafana coach praised the team’s performance. “I think that it…
A 43-year-old police Sergeant attached to the Senwabarwana Police Station in Limpopo, has been arrested for alleged insurance fraud amounting to R10 million. According to the police, the on-duty Sergeant was arrested following a lengthy investigation on allegations that she was fraudulently benefiting from funeral, accidental and life policy covers from various banks and insurance companies The suspect allegedly started her killing spree in 2019. “Her victims were known to her and were from destitute and disadvantaged backgrounds and some were disabled or mentally challenged. She would take out life policy and funeral covers on their behalf and she would…
The late founder of Rhema Bible Church, Pastor Ray McCauley, has been described as a beacon of hope and one of the great Christian leaders in the country. The news of McCauley’s passing was confirmed by his family in a statement yesterday. “It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Ray McCauley, founder of Rhema Bible Church, an evangelical leader,” Pastor Ray went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones at 18h46. At 75, Pastor Ray had stepped back from active church duties but…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a message of condolences to the families of six community patrollers who were killed in Tina Falls/Godini near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape late on Sunday night. According to the police, the patrollers were reportedly preparing for duty at their base at Lugongozo Senior Secondary School when they were ambushed. Six patrollers lost their lives while four were injured. “Our thoughts are with the families of these community members who died in the course of playing their part to keep their area safe. Following so soon after an equally tragic shooting at Lusikisiki, this new…
Police in Soweto are investigating the deaths of five children, after allegedly consuming snacks from a local tuckshop suspected to have been poisoned. According to the Gauteng Department of Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation, all the learners are from two primary schools in Naledi, Soweto, and they died on Sunday. “According to information at our disposal, a Grade 1 boy (age 7), a Grade 2 girl (age 8), and a Grade 3 boy (age 9) from Karabo Primary School sadly passed away on Sunday after allegedly consuming food suspected to have contained poison. Additionally, a Grade 1 boy learner…
Police have confirmed that a drug mule arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, has been rushed to hospital following a health complication. This after he released about 117 “drug bullets” that he ingested suspected to contain cocaine. According to the Deputy National Commissioner responsible for policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, the operation has since been suspended. “The mule has already released 117 since he was arrested. The operation has since been suspended, because every time he releases, he starts to bleed. The bullets are coming with traces of blood, which is an indication that there is a…
Today marks a year since Hamas soldiers launched a daring attack on Israel, in what has been described as the deadliest attack on Israel. More than 1200 people were killed and 250 kidnapped during the attack. In addition, more than 43 000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli’s revenge attacks, and nearly 100 000 displaced. The majority of Palestinians killed are women and children in the besieged Gaza Strip, and others in the West Bank due to Israeli Defence Force military activities. Several peace efforts have failed, and Israel’s continuous bombardment of Palestine, especially Gaza, has left the country in ruins. …
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country is blessed to have good, dependable, and devoted teachers, despite the difficult challenges in the education sector. Ramaphosa was delivering a keynote address at the 24th National Teaching Awards (NTA) ceremony at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni. The NTA honours the educational excellence of teachers across the country and coincides with World Teachers Day. “This enduring commitment to honouring our educators speaks to their unique and treasured place in our country. Teachers aren’t only expected to impart textbook knowledge to their learners. They often have to be counsellors, social workers, disciplinarians, and surrogate…