Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
Former Kaizer Chiefs captain and goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has opened about the sombre experience he went through after he came was informed that the club will not be renewing his playing contract. “It wasn’t easy for me to digest the news. I stayed in bed for two straight weeks crying every day. I did not understand what was happening, yet I was given the respect by the team which sat me down and told me about their plan but unfortunately, you’re not part of it as a footballer,” Khune shared with the media. The veteran goalkeeper was reportedly requested by…
The Gauteng Department of Education has suspended the sale of food in and around school premises across the province. The move comes as part of the response to the surge in the consumption of suspected contaminated food by learners, allegedly caused by snacks bought from spaza shops and street vendors. Gauteng has reported over 200 cases of suspected food poisoning since February this year, with several children sadly losing their lives. Speaking for the Department, Steve Mabona appealed to the schools and they’re Governing Bodies to adhere to the current guidelines. “To further protect the safety of learners, schools and…
Headline sponsor of the premier soccer division, Betway and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) have partnered to promote responsible gambling. November is recognised as National Responsible Gambling Month. During a media briefing alongside the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) at the PSL headquarters in Parktown, they appealed to consumers to gamble responsibly on the online sport betting platforms. Betway CEO Laurence Michel emphasised their responsibility to educate the public about safer betting. “Through our partnership with the PSL, Betway remains committed to its objective of encouraging responsible gambling across all its platforms. We therefore reiterate our messaging of Bet…
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…