Boks Jasper Wiese South Africa No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a headbutt on Italian prop Danilo Fischetti in the Springboks’ 45-0 victory on Saturday, ruling him out of the side’s eagerly anticipated clash with New Zealand at Eden Park. Wiese, who is the Springboks’ first choice option at the back…
Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson has replaced injured Shoaib Bashir in England’s 14-player squad for the fourth test in the five-match series against India, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday. Bashir suffered a fracture to his finger in his non-bowling left hand while attempting a low catch during his own bowling during the…
An Uber logo is shown on a vehicle. The E-hailing Partners Council says some e-hailing companies’ decision to increase the commission taken from operators and drivers has negatively affected their salaries. Dozens of e-hailing operators have embarked on a protest at Uber’s head office in Parktown, Johannesburg. The disgruntled operators say they are unhappy about…
A towel is used to cover the eyes of a tranquillised rhino before it is dehorned in an effort to deter poaching. The South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially launched the Rhino Renaissance Programme aimed at combating poaching. This initiative seeks to develop a collaborative strategy between communities, conservation groups and country leaders in…
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) is calling on road freight and logistics companies to stop employing undocumented foreign nationals as truck drivers. The union says it is unacceptable that employers overlook qualified unemployed local truck drivers in favour of foreign nationals in an attempt to cut costs. Satawu General Secretary Jack…
Firoz Cachalia. Acting Police Minister-designate, Professor Firoz Cachalia, says he will approach his assignment with an open mind. He says part of his work as a Police Minister will be to focus on the effectiveness of Crime Intelligence as well as the Political Killings Task Team at the centre of allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police…
SA flag The Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has assured South Africans that the country’s safety and security is not at risk. She briefed the media at Parliament, after the debate of her department’s budget vote in the National Assembly. This debate comes after recent damning allegations made by KZN…
RAF board seen at a taxi rank Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has dissolved the board of directors of the Road Accident Fund (RAF). A statement issued by the department says this follows persistent governance and operational challenges at the RAF which has undermined its ability to execute on its legislated mandate. The Minister cited…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Retired Constitutional Court Justice Johann Kriegler has weighed in on the commission of inquiry announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Kriegler believes that commissions of inquiry are often used as a political tool by the head of state to decide whether or not to prosecute….
Uber e-hailing service users in Johannesburg should organise alternative transport as drivers plan a shutdown on Tuesday. The drivers are expected to gather in Kramerville before marching to the e-hailing company’s headquarters in Parktown. They say they are unhappy about issues including changes to Uber’s commission percentages and unprofitable fares. Driver Awelani Mashete says they…
