Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The Department of Water and Sanitation said the ongoing rainfall has necessitated the opening of the fourth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam, as a measure to manage water levels. According to a statement by the Department, the dam’s water levels have risen to 107.82%. “The outflows will increase from 400 to approximately 550 cubic metres per second. The current water releases by the four sluice gates are still withing the safe operational limits and are not expected to lead to overtopping of riverbanks downstream,” read the statement. In addition, the department is also anticipating the increased outflows from Vaal…
The Proteas Women are set to assemble for a training camp scheduled between 06-14 April, at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Centre of Excellence in Pretoria, to prepare for their One-Day International (ODI) Tri-Series which will run from 27 April to 11 May, against Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team also wants to use the tour as preparations for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted this year in October, in India. The team’s head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi expressed confidence in the squad depth and is confident that they will adapt to all…
Mamelodi Sundowns has expressed sadness to what it describes as unruly behaviour that broke out during their CAF Champions League quarter-final match against Espérance de Tunis from Tunisia.Sundowns claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Espérance on Tuesday afternoon at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, in Pretoria. The violent incidents were captured on videos circulating on social media, displaying fans causing damage to the stadium, using flares and pepper spray, as well as Sundowns supporters backing away from violent conduct.Another incident that went viral and caught the most attention, is one where a Sundowns fan was seen lifting an Espérance supporter who…
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education in Parliament, said it has noted the signing of the proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, that permits the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of mismanagement of funds and corruption within the National Skills Fund (NSF). The committee is adamant that the NSF has not been fulfilling its goal of supporting and advancing projects aimed to skill young people, through training, scholarships or learnership programmes amongst others. According to the committee chairperson, Tebogo Letsie, the proclamation is behind schedule. “We welcome the long-overdue Proclamation 253 of 2025, which grants the SIU authority to…
As the Easter holidays approach, the Department of Tourism has urged travellers to exercise caution and apply personal safety tips, as they prepare to explore some of the country’s top tourist attraction sites. The Department says it has more than 10 000 certified tourist guides, who are on standby to help travellers get the best experience the country has to offer where tourism is concerned. However, it sought to recommend safety measures that citizens and potential tourists can apply. “Update the GPS App on your mobile device to accurately navigate through our country. Be extra vigilant for stop signs which can…
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube used her keynote address at the Uyinene Mrwetyana Memorial Lecture held at the Kingswood College, Makhanada in the Eastern Cape, to make a call to action, for strengthened efforts towards the protection of children across the country. According to Gwarube, children are the most vulnerable and therefore implored on society to ensure their safety. In memory of Mrwetyana who was raped and murdered at a post office in Cape Town in 2019, Gwarube expressed concern that the tragedy she suffered, remains a reality for many other women and children in the country. ” Uyinene’s tragic…
As the deadline for the Chinese owner, ByteDance to sell social media video app, TikTok, draws closer, US President, Donal Trump is adamant that a deal will be reached ahead of the cutoff date. The deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer or face a total ban from the US, was extended from January to 05 April 2025, which will be on Saturday. This past weekend Trump revealed to reporters that a significant amount of interest to buy the app has been shown. “We have a lot of potential buyers. There’s tremendous interest in TikTok. The decision will…
Postbank has given SASSA beneficiaries some reprieve, by extending the gold card migration to Postbank’s black cards within two months. The bank CEO Nikki Mbengashe made the announcement during a media briefing today in Pretoria, after the initial deadline expired on 20 March 2025. “As a bank that abides with applicable industry regulations, Postbank welcomes the determination of an extended period that beneficiaries can continue to use gold cards. This means that beneficiaries that have not yet replaced their SASSA gold cards with the new Postbank black cards can still use their SASSA gold card to access their grants only…
The commercial advert by global fast-food restaurant chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in the United Kingdom (UK), has rubbed people off the wrong way. The ad titled “Believe Pat 2: All Hail the Gravy” which debuted earlier this month, shows a teenager walking through a forest before he comes across a live chicken. A group of people carrying a huge golden egg towards what seems to be a gravy lake, appear out of nowhere to surround him. They then lead him to the lake, where he is dipped in, and comes out as a fried chicken. This was met with…
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe has called for more awareness and investigative interventions into fake colleges across the country. She expressed concern about the dire consequences students face from obtaining qualifications from unregistered institutions. This emerged when she led a two-day bogus colleges awareness campaign in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal which is said to have the second-largest concentration of students after Gauteng. “Some of the learners are the only hope for their families. Their parents invest in their education so that their child can be qualified and have a successful career tomorrow. Now, if a learner…