Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks at an event Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called for the school’s curriculum to embrace cultural customs. The premier was speaking at the Kagiso Sports Complex in the West Rand, where hundreds of Gauteng residents gathered to celebrate Heritage Day. Today, we honour the vibrancy the many diverse cultures, traditions and…
Pregnant woman South African experts say there is no reliable evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism spectrum disorder. This follows recent media reports suggesting such a link, which has caused alarm among expectant mothers, families and healthcare providers. The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Society of Obstetric Medicine South Africa,…
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says the motive to disband the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), became clear when murder accused Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala was arrested. Matlala has been linked to Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, General Shadrack Sibiya. He is one of the alleged criminal figures…
Boks’ coach Rassie Erasmus during training Springboks’ coach Rassie Erasmus, has sprung a surprise by taking a conservative approach and making minimal changes to his team for South Africa’s Rugby Championship test match against Argentina in Durban on Saturday. He made only two changes to the starting 15 that secured a record 43-10 victory against…
SA Airlink aircraft. The Competition Tribunal has heard fresh evidence in the excessive and predatory pricing case against SA Airlink. Economic expert for the Competition Commission, Jason Aproskie, testified that the airline overstated the value of its assets by using a method known as gross replacement value. It is the full cost required to replace…
FILE | Tourist on safari at the Kruger National Park The Kruger National Park is teeming with day visitors and other tourists who took advantage of the SANParks open week. Most national parks offer free day visitor access during this week to encourage South Africans to explore their natural heritage. Long queues formed at the…
Graphic representing whistleblowing Anti-Corruption organisation, Public Interest SA says the Whistleblowers Awards on the 27th of next month seeks to break the silence on corruption in the country. The awards will take place at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. Security will be beefed up at the venue. Chairperson of Public Interest SA Tebogo Khaas says remaining…
Handcuffs for arrest. Eastern Cape police have arrested six teenagers in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old matric learner from Humansdorp Senior Secondary School. The learner was fatally stabbed at the school premises Tuesday morning. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli says the six suspects, including four minors between ages of 16 and 17 and two 18-year-old learners, were arrested…
Crystal Meth or Tik in packets. Retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile says the recent discovery of drug labs in the country show that international cartels have changed their modus operandi. Mashaile says cartels have shifted from manufacturing drugs in their home countries to now building drug labs in South Africa. His remarks follow the recent…
View of a prison cell at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria The Department of Correctional Services says it is revamping its approach to managing the parole system, with a focus on legislation, policy, strategy, planning, and operations. This follows the conclusion of the two-day National Parole Review Summit held at the Kgosi…
