Author: Larson Thebe
A survey by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has revealed a decline in the sense of safety among individuals walking in their neighbourhoods during the day and at night since 2019/20. This emerged in the Governance, Public Safety, and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2023/24 released by Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke in Pretoria today. According to StatsSA, respondents were asked how safe they felt walking in their neighbourhoods alone during the day and when it was dark. “The sense of safety in the dark among individuals aged 16 and older has declined, dropping from 41,8% in 2019/20 to 34,9% in 2023/24. This trend is particularly…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assigned shareholder responsibility of certain State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), to certain Ministers. This after he signed proclamations transferring the administration, powers and functions entrusted by the specific legislation. “Alexkor, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Denel, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Eskom, Minister of Electricity and Energy, South African Forestry Company SOC Limited, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, South African Airways, South African Express and Transnet, Minister of Transport,” said Ramaphosa spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya. The new changes will also see certain sections of the…
The West Indies have defeated South Africa by 30 runs in their second T20 match at the Brian Lara Academy in Torouba, Trinidad. The Islanders are now leading the series 2-0, after they won last week’s first match, leaving the Proteas to only play for pride in the last match on Tuesday. The host were asked to bat first and registered a total of 179 for six in their innings. In reply, the Proteas were bowled out for 149 in 19.4 overs. The West Indies bowling attack was led by the Player of the Match Romario Shepherd for his three…
Four people have died, and three others injured after a fire gutted an abandoned building in Jeppestown, Johannesburg in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to the City of Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) the fire has been extinguished which happened in the early hours Sunday at the corner of Jannie and Jules Streets. “We had about four people who lost their lives during the incident, three people were injured, one critically and was taken to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital for further medical care. At this stage, the cause of the fire is believed to be an illegal connection. It is…
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has heaped praise on his players after they trashed Madagascan side Disciples FC 4-0 at Orlando Stadium in the first preliminary round to advance to the next round of the CAF Champions League. The teams drew 0-0 in the first leg played in Mauritius last Sunday. The Buccaneers goals were scored by Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, Karim Kimvuidi and an own goal by Disciples’ Andoniaina Andrianavalona. Riveiro said it was a much-improved performance when compared to the first leg. I’m happy with the results, happy that we’ve qualified for the next round, which is the most…
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, said the discovery of the second biggest diamond in the world, will help improve the socio-economic situation of the country. This after a 2 492-carat diamond weighing around half a kilogram was found using X-ray technology at the Karowe Mine in central Botswana, which belongs to a Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corporation. President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s government described the stone as the largest to be found in the country, when it was presented to him at his presidential office. “This shows Botswana and the world how important mining, good governance is to Botswana. They mean everything…
A joint law enforcement by authorities from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, have led to the arrest of 49 foreign nationals who failed to produce required documents on the N4 in Rustenburg. According to authorities, 12 foreign nationals were also arrested after they were found squeezed inside a 7-seater Toyota Fortuner. The operation is part of the week-long 14th Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC) Management Committee Joint Law Enforcement Operation currently underway in Rustenburg. The TKC is a road network spanning approximately 1900 kilometres across the territories of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. The three countries said they’re determined to stamp…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of maths and science education innovator, William Smith. According to his family, Smith passed away following a short battle with cancer at the age of 85 in Perth, Australia. President Ramaphosa conferred the Order of the Baobab on Smith in 2019. The award-winning educator was best known for teaching maths and science through television in a groundbreaking 1990s TV programme called the ‘Learning Channel’ on SABC 2. “William Smith was an education and cultural icon to our nation. The outpouring of affection the nation directed at him when he received…
The outgoing Constitutional Court Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said he is proud of his 27-year service in the legal profession. Zondo was speaking during a Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court in his honour. He was appointed as a Justice to the Concourt in 2012, then Deputy Chief Justice in 2017, and Chief Justice in 2022. “During my term of office, I’ve sought to uphold the constitution, rule of law, and fight for the independence of the judiciary. Throughout the time I’ve been very clear in my own mind that it was my duty to do so,…
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has defended parliament’s decision to designate uMkhonto weSizwe Party parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). This emerged in an affidavit she filed at the Western Cape High Court in response to a legal challenge by the Democratic Alliance and some civic organizations, opposed to Hlophe’s designation to the JSC. The applicants are arguing that Hlophe is not suitable to represent parliament at the JSC, as he was previously removed from office as a judge following a finding of gross misconduct. In her affidavit, the speaker emphasized her…