Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has described the failure by some Ministers to reply to parliamentary questions, as a lack of accountability. These following complaints that some Ministers don’t attend parliamentary sittings nor give written replies. “The EFF takes this dereliction of duty by these members of the executive very seriously. In the most recent report to the Leader of Government Business on ministerial replies on questions, parliament has noted that since the beginning of the 7th parliament, there have been 1 269 questions submitted for written replies. Five-hundred and ninety-three of these questions were replied too late, which means beyond…
As November marks the beginning of Disability Rights Awareness Month, the government is calling for joint efforts to build an inclusive society for persons with disabilities. Disability Rights Awareness Month is commemorated between 03 November and 03 December 2024. This year’s awareness is recognised under the theme “Celebrating 30 years of Democracy: Creating a disability-inclusive society for a better quality of life and the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities.” In an official statement by the Department for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga reiterated the intentions to drive awareness and empower disabled people…
A loyal Kaizer Chiefs fan by the name Moshikaro Moagi, vowed to walk back home to Tzaneen, Limpopo if Chiefs lost to Mamelodi Sundowns. He was captured holding a large placard at the FNB Stadium, in Soweto, where he wrote “If Sundowns beat us tonight, I will walk from JHB to Tzaneen,” with a big smile on his face. According to google maps, the 407.4 km walk between the two destinations takes about 92 hours. Unfortunately, Moagi was forced to deliver on his promise, after Sundowns thrashed Chiefs 4-0 eliminating them from the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday. The dedicated…
Parliament Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has considered a petition by grassroots movement #TeamFreeSanitaryPads, which is calling for the provision of free sanitary towels and menstrual health. This comes after numerous demonstrations by the organisation dating back to 2019, when it requested Parliament to draft a menstrual health bill after its petition garnered more than 40 000 signatures. The movement briefed the committee on challenges that have been attributed to the failure to implement the Sanitary Dignity Programme (SDP) on Tuesday. Insufficient funding, procurement delays and sanitary products quality were amongst some of the difficulties raised by…
The Megacy has been given an opportunity to experience Supa Mega’s greatness in K.O’s latest offering. Ntokozo Mdluli popularly known as K.O or Skhanda Gawd, has released the much-anticipated King Size song where he features the late rapper, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes. The song comes 10 years after the two collaborated on hit track, Run Jozi back in 2015. King Size features on K.O’s upcoming album, ‘I Think You Spoke Too Soon’ alongside ‘Let Me Cook’ feat Maglera Doe Boy, Pasopa with Usimamane and the soundtrack of the film losing Lerato 2, On The Way. The Skhanda Gawd Posthumous feature of…
October 28, 2023 was the day the Springboks were crowned world champions after winning the Rugby World Cup in Paris, France. Reminiscing on the historic victory, the team shared a video on X of a compilation of highlights from that night with the caption” What a moment, a day we won’t forget.” They beat New Zealand in the cup final, which was recorded as their fourth win, becoming the most successful nation in the Rugby World Cup. The Bokke beat the All Blacks with their signature style of a single point with the score of 12-11, which they earlier applied…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again revealed his inner Romeo during a phone call with the country’s first lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe. On the sidelines of the ANC’s National Executive Committee meeting held in Boksburg, journalists captured a sweet moment of Ramaphosa on a call with his wife, requesting her to bring him an ANC tie and cufflinks. In the video where journalists can be heard giggling in the background, Cupcake, as he’s popularly known on social media, continues the conversation with his significant other, with smiles and a dash of flattery. The wholesome moment got the attention of Mzansi…
The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has found Libya guilty of breaching its regulations. An inquiry was launched after the Super Eagles complained about being held hostage at the Al Abraq International Airport in Bayda for about 20 hours without essentials such as food and water. This led to the cancellation of their 2025 AFCON qualifiers match earlier this month. The Nigerian team had complained that their flight to Benghazi Airport was diverted at the last minute to Al Abraq, which is about 220 kilometres away to the venue where the match was supposed to be…
October 26 marks ten years since the killing of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa. He was gunned down on 26 October 2014, on Sunday, at the home of his then girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. His club, Orlando Pirates paid tribute to him by posting a compilation of videos of him on the pitch, on their official X page with the caption “Ten years on, gone but never forgotten.’’ Fans commented on the post sharing their memories of the football star, including heartbreak over his untimely death. On the 10th anniversary…
Miss South Africa 2024, Mia le Roux is gearing up for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant that will take place on 16 November, at the Arena Ciudad de México, in Mexico City. The Miss SA organisation recently surprised her with the official Miss Universe sash and the wholesome moment was captured on their official Instagram page. The Free State-born le Roux was crowned Miss SA 2024 two months ago, becoming the first hearing-impaired person to win the title in the pageant’s history. Amongst the commitments she made upon receiving the crown, was to help build a more inclusive environment for…