Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The City of Joburg Municipality has employed Korone Engineering as the new contractor to commence with the reconstruction of Lillian Ngoyi Street. According to the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Transport, Kenny Kunene, the move follows an agreement to terminate the contract of the previous contractor, Step-Up Engineering. “The amicable agreement with the initial contractor mitigates the risk of prolonged project delays due to legal processes. While it is regrettable that the timelines for this critical project were impacted, we are satisfied with the adjudication outcome and can now focus on moving forward with the rehabilitation of Lillian Ngoyi…
Royal AM football club boss, Shauwn Mkhize has sought to apologise for the non-payment of the players December 2024 salaries. Through a statement shared across social media platforms, she described the situation as unfortunate also revealing that it has impacted the players, technical team, staff and their families. Mkhize assured that they are committed to resolving the stand-off, as the KwaZulu-Natal based club is currently under curatorship after a preservation order obtained by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). “The club’s management team, led by our CEO and General Manager, has been working diligently with the curator Mr Jaco Venter,…
As the back-to-school rush and preparations get underway, the inclusion of cleaning products has raised some concerns on students’ stationary list. Apart from the traditional school supplies consisting of books, pens and colouring pencils amongst others, items such as Pine Gel, Domestos, Jik, toilet paper and other cleaning products have also been included. Some parents took to X to compare the stationery items requested by different schools and raised eyebrows at some necessities included. Ayanda whose handle is @sweerie_ sparked a debate in her comment section, when she shared the list of stationery for Grade 8. “Aren’t red pens for…
In a letter to Gayton McKenzie, Minister of Arts and Culture, the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) expressed their concerns about the unjust treatment of artists in the film and television industries and asked for a meeting. SAGA is a public benefit, non-profit organisation that defends the legal and contractual rights of actors in voiceovers, live theatre, corporate productions, and TV and movie commercials. The organisation claims workers are subjected to unfavourable conditions in the unregulated sector. Actors are not the only freelancers who frequently go unpaid; background actors, technical crew, and other freelance service providers are also affected.…
Four-time Japanese Grand Slam Champion, Naomi Osaka kicked off the Aukland Open in New Zealand, to an impressive start. She beat her Israeli opponent, Lina Glushko 6-4 6-4 in what was her first match since October this year. She suffered a back injury at the China Open and was forced to end her 2024 season prematurely. Although she felt like she had to “scrap a little for the first round” against Glushko, Osaka was pleased with the outcome. “I just kept trying to tell myself ‘one point at a time’ and try not to get discouraged. Thankfully, it came out…
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has proposed for racism to be criminalized in South Africa. The party’s stance is in response to an incident which is reported to have taken place at Food Lover’s Market, in Sandton, where a white couple allegedly referred to another black couple as baboons. The video of the incident which has since gone viral sparked outrage on X. ATM spokesperson, Zama Ntshona said decisive action must be taken to address racists. “Racism in this country is a persistent issue, with incidents occurring in schools, universities and communities. The entitlement displayed by individuals who believe they…
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints) has ramped up security at the border between South Africa and Mozambique, as post-election riots continue. Mozambique has been experiencing unrest after Frelimo, which is the governing party, was declared the winner of the disputed October elections. The protests have since intensified after the country’s apex court upheld the party’s victory. There have been growing calls for calm, including from SADC and the United Nations, as hundreds of people have already lost their lives while others were injured. As a response to concerns of an influx of refugees, particularly the nearly 6…
As the county approaches New Year’s Eve, the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) has appealed to the public to use fireworks responsibly. The heightened use of fireworks this festive season is anticipated between 19:00 and 22:00 on regular days and from 23:00 to 01:00 on New Year’s Eve. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo advised that caregivers must be present when children under the age of 16 light the fireworks. “Please ensure that parents supervise the use of fireworks. We also encourage you to lock pets away during this time,” said Khumalo. Fireworks are prohibited in public spaces like hospitals, old-age homes…
Police in the North West are seeking the assistance of the public, following the burning of the equipment estimated to the amount of R3 million, at the Makwassie Stadium, near Wolmaranstad. It is alleged that disgruntled attendees lit the stage, after Limpopo born singer, Makhadzi, did not pitch up. “Reports suggest that attendees of the Annual Fun Games and Music Festival were unhappy when the lead singer did not pitch up and went on a rampage. The stage and other equipment were burnt down to an estimated value of close to R3 million,” said police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh. She…
The King of Amapiano, Kabza de Small gave fans a soundtrack for Christmas Day, when he released a surprise drop. The single, Nasempini, features DJ Maphorisa, Spirit of Praise Gospel Choir, Ayanda Ntanzi, and music producer, Stakev. The Gospel-Amapiano fused song has been met with mixed reactions but is anticipated to grow bigger in its first week. Kabza’s ability to capture the hearts of Mzansi through his spiritually lifting music is undeniable. He achieved immense success with the track Imithandazo where he collaborated with Mthunzi, Sizwe Alakine, Young Stunna, Umthakathi Kush and DJ Maphorisa. The song didn’t just have people…