Deputy President Paul Mashatile is recovering well at home after undergoing a minor surgical procedure, his office has confirmed. The Office of the Deputy President issued the update in response to weekend media reports concerning Mashatile’s health and his prolonged absence from some public engagements. “The Office reiterates the position communicated previously: the Deputy President became unwell while at home in Johannesburg and, under the supervision of his medical team, sought medical attention,” said Mashatile’s acting spokesperson, Keith Khoza. Mashatile…

A man described as dangerous and a wanted underground illegal mining kingpin has been fatally shot during an intelligence-driven tracing operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) National Intervention Unit (NIU) in Carletonville, Gauteng, on Sunday. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts by SAPS to dismantle illegal mining syndicates and disrupt violent criminal activities associated with illegal mining in the Carletonville area. “The suspect was cornered by members of the NIU,…

A dramatic flyover by two Airlink passenger aircraft before the Springboks faced the All Blacks in Cape Town has gone viral on social media, with viewers stunned by how close the planes appeared to the stadium. The two Embraer jets flew over DHL Stadium shortly before kick-off on Saturday, 29 August, as thousands of rugby fans gathered for the second Test of the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. One aircraft was painted in Springbok green, while the other…