Author: Larson Thebe
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Zizi Kodwa has condemned in the strongest terms the political advertisement by the Democratic Alliance (DA) which shows the burning of the South African flag. The controversial advert has irked many people across the political spectrum, with many describing it as insensitive and disrespecting the gains of the past 30 years of democracy. “On a night in which we celebrated 30 years of sporting excellence at the South African Sport Awards, with athletes who have raised our flag high, the Democratic Alliance decided to offend and insult the nation by showing a…
It was a night to remember again for the Springboks team, as they dominated the SA Sports Awards held at Sun City outside Rustenburg. That achievement was recognised with the Boks being named as SA’s Team of the Year once again and Jacques Nienaber chosen as Coach of the Year. Talismanic lock Eben Etzebeth was honoured as Sportsman of the Year but was pipped in the Sports Star of the Year category by captain and close friend, Siya Kolisi. Kolisi was also named as People’s Choice winner, decided by public vote, for the second time. Flyhalf Manie Libbok was selected…
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has joined the world media fraternity in commemorating World Press Freedom Day. This year’s day is commemorated under the theme: “A Press for the Planet: Protecting Journalists and Scientists in Defence of the Environment.” World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. For its part, SANEF aid it noted the clarion call made by UNESCO that in 2024, World Press…
Mamelodi Sundowns are the 2023/24 DStv Premiership champions after they annihilated a depleted Kaizer Chiefs team at the FNB stadium on Thursday evening. The results confirmed Sundowns as the champions, despite six league matches remaining. Tashreeq Matthews, Matias Esquivel, Lucas Ribeiro and Thembinkosi Lorch struck in the second half to ensure that the team cannot be overhauled at the top of the log. Amakhosi, who endured the fourth defeat from their last five league matches, scored their consolation goal in the 85th minute when Mduduzi Shabalala converted from a penalty spot. The Soweto giants are now rooted in eight position…
City Power in Johannesburg said its engineers will today conduct test after an underground fire along the M1 highway near Smit Street and the double-decker section between Braamfontein substation and Fordsburg substation. The site was handed over to the power utility yesterday afternoon by the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) concluded inspection. “The local power utility will only start work towards supply restoration after tests to assess the gas levels in the tunnels have been conducted. “The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) also needs to assess the structural integrity of the tunnel, to ascertain that it will not collapse and harm…
The Ellis Park Arena was once again filled with Netball lovers as day 6 of the Telkom Netball League got off to a fiery start. The clash between Kingdom Queens against Tshukudu in a division B encounter went down to the wire, with the Queens edging them with just one goal, a holistic performance from both teams. But in the end, it was the shooting circle of the KwaZulu-Natal side that worked much better. Phindile Sithole walked away as player of the match, after helping her side to a 42 – 60 triumph. The Limpopo Baobabs had a brilliant…
The African National Congress (ANC) has summoned its former president Jacob Zuma to appear before party’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) next week Tuesday at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. According to a letter from NDC, the former president is charged with two counts of contravening the party’s constitution by aligning himself with the uMkhonto weSizwe party (MK). The letter was signed 24 April 2024. “Your guilty of contravening rule 25.17.17.4 of the ANC constitution, which reads, acting on behalf of or in collaboration with a political organisation or party other than organisation or party in alliance with the ANC in a…
The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) and City Power said the fire that gutted underground cables along the M1 near the north double-decker section, has been contained. The fire forced the closure of the double-decker highway and parts of Empire Road, causing traffic chaos that extended beyond the CBD. Authorities suspect that the fire may be because of acts of theft vandalism of the electricity infrastructure.No injuries or fatalities were reported. “We can now confirm to our residents that the fire has been contained. What we’re doing now is to extinguish the hotspots, from there we’ll check along the tunnel…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he is deeply saddened by the passing of black-business pioneer and co-founder of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) Dr Sam Motsuenyane at the age of 97. According to a statement from the Dr Sam Motsuenyane Foundation, he passed away on 29 April after a “valiant and prolonged with illness.” President Ramaphosa offers his condolences and those of government to the family, friends and associates of the veteran visionary business leader, farmer, and philanthropist. Dr Motsuenyane was also an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab (Gold) in recognition of his significant…
The Department of Sport and the Boxing fraternity have expressed deep sorrow following the passing of former world champion, Dingaan Thobela. Thobela, who was affectionately known as The Rose of Soweto, passed away on Tuesday at his Mayfair, Johannesburg. In his professional career which spanned from 1986 until 2006, Thobela was a multiple world boxing champion, having won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight, and World Boxing Council (WBC) super-middleweight titles. The Rose of Soweto was also a recipient of the Andrew Mlangeni Green Jacket Award. “Dingaan ‘The Rose of Soweto’ Thobela was a champion…