Slot defends Alexander-Arnold after poor performance against Man Utd

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…

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Strong winds cause damage in Welkom, two injured

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…

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Mashatile calls on churches to assist in curbing social ills

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…

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Scattered thundershowers expected to continue across Gauteng

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…

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Gelvandale community marches against police killings

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…

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Australia beat India by six wickets to win series 3-1

[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…

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