Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The South African Defence Force (SANDF) has guaranteed the public that the mission of a phased withdrawal of soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, is underway and is unfolding according to plan. This follows some weekend media reports alleging that the soldiers were stranded in Goma, after the buses which were supposed to ferry them to Tanzania, failed to arrive. SANDF has since released a statement to refute the claims. “We assure the public that all SANDF members deployed as part of this mission are safe, adequately supplied for and continue to receive their daily meals and essentials. …
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that two cold front systems will impact various parts of the country from Monday to Friday. According to the Service, cold conditions are expected to spread significantly across the country from Tuesday. “On Monday a cold front will make landfall over the South-western parts of the country, resulting in wet, cold and windy conditions over the western parts of the Western Cape. “On Tuesday 20 May, the above-mentioned weather conditions will spread to the east, affecting the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape. “This continued impact of the weather…
Police have launched a probe into a robbery and attempted kidnapping incident involving a former investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. According to the police, the official who was traveling in a state vehicle in Lombardy East, Johannesburg, was allegedly forced to stop by a group of armed suspects, who attempted to push him into the boot of their vehicle, but he was allegedly able to escape. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says items taken will not have an impact on Meyiwa’s ongoing trial. “Several items taken during the armed robbery which include a state issued firearm with ammunition,…
South African born artist and portrait painter, Marlene Dumas has set a new global record for the most expensive art sold by a living female artist. Her Miss January oil painting which she reportedly created back in 1997 at the tender age of 10 depicting a semi-nude blonde model posing upright, was bought by an anonymous bidder at the Christie’s Auction in New York for a whopping $13.6 million (R246.7m). The British auction house sought to expand on some of the inspirations behind Dumas’ creativity on the artwork. “Dumas started exploring and scrutinising the female form at the age of…
South Africa’s multi-award-winning superstar Tyla is set to become the first African artist to host this year’s edition of the widely celebrated Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. The awards which will be broadcast from California, USA, will air on the Nickelodeon DStv channel, on Wednesday the 25th of June. Tyla’s name will be included in the history list of the celebrities who hosted the awards, Whitney Houston, Justin Timberlake, and DJ Khaled amongst others. The elated multi-award winner shared the news with her fans on X expressing her excitement. “I’m really about to host the Kids Choice Awards,” Tyla wrote on…
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile has implored farmers at the NAMPO Harvest Day held in Bothaville, Free State, to join forces with government and address challenges in the Agriculture sector. He sought to discourage white farmers considering migrating to other countries against the move. Mashatile’s comments come amid the recent relocation of 49 so-called Afrikaners refugees to the US, under false claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the NAMPO event, Mashatile shared the insights of the farmers he engaged with, also adding their appeal for collaborative efforts towards improved Agricultural conditions. “Well,…
As part of efforts to curb what the government described as the growing improper disposal of e-waste in communities, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, launched the e-Waste Recycle Pilot Project, in Paardekraal, Rustenburg, in the North West. The Project is amongst others meant to establish e-waste recycling systems and to encourage recycling habits within the community. According to the department’s Deputy Minister, Bernice Swarts, the improper disposal of e-waste is a growing concern in Rustenburg and some areas across the country. “In South Africa, we generate over 360 000 tons of e-waste annually and unfortunately, only a small fraction…
The cricket men’s team head coach, Shukri Conrad believes he has made the right call with the 15 players squad he selected for the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC), scheduled between 11-15 June at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The team is set to assemble for camp on the 31st of May and will face Zimbabwe from the 3rd to the 6th of June before heading to London on the 7th, to prepare to face Australia in the final. Amongst key players who will feature in the team’s final bid is squad captain, Temba Bavuma alongside the bowling…
The latest figures revealed by StatsSA’s Quarter Labour Force Survey, has revealed that the country’s unemployment rate went up to 32.9% with the number of those discouraged to seek employment surging to 43.1% in the first quarter of 2025. The data was released by Statistician General Risenga Maluleke in Pretoria on Tuesday. “There was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed persons to 16.8 million from 17.1 million in Q4: 2024, while there was an increase of 237 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8.2 million. This resulted in a decrease of 54 000 [down…
In a move to bolster child safety, the Department of Social Development has embarked on a nationwide child protection programme to combat child abuse. According to the department, increased stats of more than 26 000 cases of child abuse and neglect, were reported in the 2024/25 financial year. “Cases of sexual abuse remained dominant in all provinces, with 9 859 cases throughout the country. Deliberate neglect is the second most prevalent in all provinces, with 9 485 cases, followed by physical abuse, with 3 965 recorded cases and 595 of abandonment,” the department indicated. During the official program’s launch in Thaba Nchu in the Free…