FILE | Red Bull’s Max Verstappen crosses the line to finish in second place 2 minutes The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will drop off the Formula One calendar in 2028 and 2030 as part of a contract extension announced on Wednesday to host four races in the six years to 2031. Liberty Media-owned Formula…
A delegate stands near a banner at a party event. 2 minutes As the African National Congress (ANC) celebrates its 113th anniversary, Lehurutshe in the North West is being highlighted as an important historical landmark in South Africa. During the apartheid era, it was a crucial corridor for activists fleeing the oppressive regime. Many members…
Soweto-born Kwaito star, real name Victor ‘Doc Shebeleza’ Bogopane 2 minutes Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has described Kwaito artist Doc Shebeleza as a legend. The Soweto-born Kwaito star, real name Victor Bogopane, died at his home in Fairlands, north of Johannesburg on Thursday. Doc Shebeleza was hospitalised in December when he underwent surgery…
A traffic police vehicle 1 minute Law enforcement officials have rescued 15 people from a house in Sandringham, northern Johannesburg. Authorities responded to a tip-off from neighbours about suspicious activities at the residence. Upon arrival, authorities found 15 naked individuals, suspected to be Ethiopian nationals held captive inside the house. Another 11 people have been…
Court gavel. 1 minute Five suspects including former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning. The suspects were arrested for possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm earlier this week. The vehicle was recovered at Mandela’s Houghton home in Johannesburg. Joburg Metro Police received…
Matric learners from Godide High School are now writing their exams at a nearby church. The school was hardest hit by storms which tore through Bushbuckridge. 2 minutes Career counsellor Sanele Gamede says not passing matric is not a failure but an opportunity to grow and make informed decisions. This advice comes as the 2024…
Transnet operations at a port in South Africa. 1 minute The Road Freight Association (RFA) has expressed concern about delays at Transnet’s Pier 2 container terminal at the Durban Port. Transnet Port Terminals issued a notice to customers on Tuesday, saying it was facing operational challenges caused by a combination of inclement weather and ongoing…
Slain musician AKA 3 minutes The Durban Magistrate’s Court has reserved judgment in the bail application of two of the five men accused of the murder of Kiernan AKA Forbes and his friend, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane. Five men, Lindukuhle Mkhwanazi, Lindani Ndimande, Siyanda Eddie Myeza, Mziwethemba Gwabeni and Lindokuhle Ndimande were arrested in February last…
Government officials including Deputy Minister of Education Reginah Mhaule attend Professor Bengu’s memorial service in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. 2 minutes Deputy Minister of Education Dr Reginah Mhaule says Professor Sibusiso Bengu’s memorial service is not meant to mourn him but to celebrate his work. Bengu’s memorial service is underway in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. He died last week…
Water running from a tap. 1 minute The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is urging residents to use water sparingly amid the current summer season. The municipality is concerned about the high consumption levels despite the average levels of the Metro’s supply dams standing at 80%. High temperatures are expected to continue. The Mayoral Committe Member…
