Author: Larson Thebe
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has confirmed that one patient has died at the Tembisa Hospital from Mpox disease, previously known as monkeypox. This as the Department said there are five laboratory-confirmed cases in the country, two in Gauteng and three in KwaZulu-Natal. Phaahla was briefing the media in Pretoria to provide an update on the outbreak of the disease, and outline plans by the department in collaboration with various stakeholders in the sector to curb further spread and prevent mortality. “The death that occurred is amongst the two cases reported in Gauteng. The patient passed-on on Monday, 10 June…
Bafana Bafana have trashed Zimbabwe 3-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The hosts were the first one to take a lead in the first minute, following a mistake by the Warrior’s defence. The mistake allowed striker Iqraam Rayners to capitalise and put the ball in the net. The lead was however cancelled shortly when Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chirewa equalised in the second minute, after combining perfectly with Marshall Munetsi. Bafana created several chances but were unable to convert them into goals. Both teams made several changes before the second half, with super-sub…
The uMkhonto weSizwe party (MK) is hopeful that the Constitutional Court will hear its urgent application to interdict the first sittings of the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) scheduled for Friday. This as the party today filed papers at the court, arguing that the 29th May elections were rigged and is demanding a recount of the votes. The party has listed the office of the Chief Justice, Secretary to Parliament, Electoral Commission of South Africa, and President Cyril Ramaphosa, among the respondents. The application comes as the NA has already indicated that the sittings will continue,…
The first sittings of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will be on 14 and 15 June. This was confirmed by Parliament, after the date was determined by the Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in a letter sent to the Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George. According to Parliament, during the first sitting of the NA, the Chief Justice will swear in the designated members and administer the oath or affirmation of faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution. “All members must take this oath or affirm faithfulness before they can perform their functions in…
The Acting Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Maropene Ramokgopa, has congratulated all participants and organisers on a successful 2024 Comrades Marathon. More than 23 000 runners braved the chilly conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, to take part in the “ultimate human race.” “The Comrades Marathon represents the best of South Africa, and the power of sport to foster national unity and social cohesion. A signature event in South African sport, the Comrades Marathon brings together people from all walks of life, and from all parts of the world to tackle one of the world’s most famous running routes,” said Ramokgopa. South African…
Despite playing to a 1-1 draw against Nigeria in their 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday night, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has praised the team’s performance and attitude. This followed the team’s chaotic 30 hours trip to the west African country, which saw them almost having to spend a night at an airport in Nigeria, after their chartered flight was delayed by several hours. Bafana Bafana were the first to get their name on the stadium scoreboard, after midfielder Themba Zwane opened the scoring in the 29th minute, following a defence-splitting…
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) said it’s all systems go for the 97th Comrades Marathon to be held on Sunday. The official route distance for this year’s Up Run is 85.91 kilometres, from Durban to Pietermaritzburg and will include more than 20 000 runners. According to CMA, more than 2 000 runners are coming from outside South Africa, rest of Africa 1 085, International 1 386, and the biggest foreign contingents hail from Zimbabwe. According to the CMA, there will be 48 fully stocked refreshment stations, which will include fluids, energy bars, energy biscuits, bananas, oranges, cooked potatoes, and medical facilities. amongst others. …
ActionSA has withdrawn from the Multi-Party Charter (MPC) with other parties that include the Democratic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party and the African Christian Democratic Party amongst others. The party said it felt betrayed after the parties declared that they’re willing to negotiate with the ANC to form a coalition government, despite initially agreeing not to work with the ruling party. The party held a media briefing in Johannesburg, on the outcomes of its Senate meeting. “ActionSA’s Senate has deliberated on our relationship with other political parties going forward. This process has resolved that ActionSA will leave the Multi-Party Charter because…
The results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show a decrease of 0.1% in the first quarter of 2024. “The manufacturing industry decreased by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2024, contributing -0.2 of percentage point to the negative GDP growth. Five of the ten manufacturing divisions reported negative growth rates in the first quarter,” Stats SA said on Tuesday. The motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment division and the basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery division made the largest negative contributions to the decrease in…
Braving the cold weather, and a later start to the morning on the second last day of Telkom Netball League (TNL) Power-Week 2 2024, the first game of the day saw the Lilies hosting the Kingdom Stars. The Lilies came out fighting and exhibited a significantly improved performance in the first half of the game, however, the Kingdom Stars showcased their superior skill and emerged victorious. Following a challenging second power week, Precious Mthembu and her team needed a morale-boosting win, but Nthabiseng Mothusi’s troops who have been making strides came out demonstrating improved cohesion and synergy. In a second…