SA’s first democratic Minister of Education Professor Sibusiso Bengu. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Professor Sibusiso Bengu, democratic South Africa’s first Education Minister, will be afforded a Special Official Funeral Category 2. He has also directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast from Tuesday until Friday evening after…
1 minute Two suspects are expected to apply for bail at the Durban Magistrates’ Court next Monday in connection with the murder of businessman Shailen Singh. Brothers Darren and Farrel Govender were arrested after Singh was found shot dead in the parking lot of a restaurant in Umhlanga, north of Durban, over a week ago….
Trent Alexander-Arnold and manager Arne Slot , Anfield, Liverpool, January 5, 2025. 3 minutes Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended Trent Alexander-Arnold who drew scathing criticism from pundits after their 2-2 draw with mid-table Manchester United on Sunday, a result that felt like “two points lost” for the Premier League leaders. United’s Bruno Fernandes and Diogo…
Delivery bikes ride along a waterlogged road on the beach front, after heavy rains, in Durban, South Africa, May 22, 2022. 1 minute The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has sent out a warning of disruptive rain in various parts of the country this week. This follows isolated incidents of inclement weather over the weekend….
1 minute Two people have been taken to hospital after strong winds blew away the roof of a petrol station in Welkom, Free State. According to Free State Department of Cooperative Governance spokesperson Zimasa Mbewu, the local fire station, a school, and several houses have also been severely damaged. Mbewu says that it is not…
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President, Paul Mashatile says churches across South Africa can assist government in its efforts to fight social ills such as drug abuse and gender-based violence. Mashatile visited Khayelitsha on Sunday in the run-up to the party’s January 8th Statement for its 113th anniversary…
Rain drops seen. 2 minutes The South African Weather Service says scattered thundershowers are expected to continue across Gauteng over the next few days. Localised flooding is also expected in low-lying areas. Motorists and residents are urged to be cautious whilst driving as well as walking near streams and rivers. Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela says, “For…
File Image | Police tape cordons off a crime scene 1 minute The Gelvandale community in Gqeberha will hold a peaceful march on Sunday to protest against police killings. This follows the tragic shooting of 29-year-old Constable Callan Andrews and the robbery of his service pistol. He succumbed to his injuries in a hospital. Hawks…
[FILE] Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey of celebrate with teammates after defeating India on day five of the fourth test of Australia vs India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 30 December 2024. 2 minutes Australia held their nerve to chase down their victory target of 162 after lunch on the third day…
Fallen trees crashed into several vehicles 1 minute Holidaymakers at Sun City, North West, have had their celebrations cut short after severe storms caused extensive damage to their vehicles. In videos seen circulating on social media, the resort staff worked endlessly to clear the parking area of trees that had fallen and damaged multiple vehicles….
