FlySafair plane in flight A wage agreement has been reached between airline FlySafair and the SA Cabin Crew Association (SACCA). This brings to an end the almost two-week industrial action that saw the employer locking workers out. FlySafair says the signed agreement is a 4-year wage increase of between 6 and 6,9% and a guaranteed…
The Springbok side put in a herculean effort to beat Italy 32-14 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin in Italy in the third match of South Africa’s end of year tour. South Africa was reduced to 14 men in the 12th minute when lock Franco Mostert was given a straight red card. The Boks outscored…
Defence attorney at the Meyiwa trial Defence witness Absolom Zungu says the signature on a statement said to be submitted to Senzo Meyiwa murder lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda does not resemble his. Zungu is the second witness called by the defence to come and testify at the High Court in Pretoria where five men…
ANCWL members at a Conference. The African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League National Working Committee Member, Boitumelo Moiloa, says a few disputes were reported on the first day of the Women’s League Mpumalanga conference. The long-awaited three-day conference finally got underway in Middelburg on Friday. The organisation has been led by task teams since the…
Former Social Development Minister in the Western Cape Sharna Fernandez dies Former Western Cape Minister of Social Development and Speaker, Sharna Fernandez, has died. Provincial DA leader, Tertuis Simmers, says Fernandez passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday night. Fernandez began her community work in 2011 and later entered politics. Simmers says the deceased…
Heavy rain Teams from the Department of Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal have responded to reports of wind damage in the Pietermaritzburg area. Heavy winds overnight caused widespread damage, with some residents reporting fallen trees and power outages. The inclement weather conditions come after a warning from the South African Weather Services. The department’s…
The funeral service of late Ikwekwezi FM news bulletin anchor and writer, Themba Sindane. The South African Broadcaster Corporation (SABC) Editor for Radio News and Current Affairs, Aubrey Setjie has hailed IsiNdebele news anchor Themba Sindane as a colleague who made a significant contribution to the Ikwekwezi FM news desk. Tributes continue to pour in…
Crash on the N2 at Umzumbe., KZN. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport says the National Road Traffic Management Corporation will conduct a thorough probe into last night’s crash on the N2 at Umzumbe. Five people, believed to be members of the same family, died instantly when their light motor vehicle collided head-on with a seven-seater…
File: Storm clouds with lightning The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 5 warning, which could result in heavy downpours, leading to localised flooding in some parts of Gauteng, Free State, North West, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. Weather forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela is urging residents in low-lying areas to take extra precautions. Thobela says there…
Proteas players celebrate after getting a wicket. South Africa have bowled themselves back into the contest on day two of the first cricket test against India in Kolkata. India, who resumed their first innings on 37 for one in reply to the Proteas‘ first innings total of 159 all out, were bowled out for 189…
