President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at an event. President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his decision to appoint Andy Mothibi as the next National Director of Public Prosecutions. The appointment will take effect on February 1, as the tenure of the current head, Shamila Batohi, comes to an end. Ramaphosa has appointed Mothibi despite the Advisory Panel,…
A municipal water pipeline The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal says it is confident that its repairs to a major water pipeline will be completed by the end of this week. Mayor Cyril Xaba inspected the damaged pipeline following a burst last week. The pipe supplies about 30 megalitres of water a day to the city….
ANC Treasurer-General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, engages with Moruleng community at Mabodisa Community Hall. African National Congress (ANC) Treasurer-General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says the party is using its 114th anniversary celebrations to reflect on its achievements and shortfalls. She accompanied the party’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, to a fundraising golf game in Sun City in Rustenburg in…
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their third goal with Ademola Lookman. Victor Osimhen struck twice as Nigeria eased to a 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Monday, with Ademola Lookman turning in a virtuoso performance. Nigeria’s dominance was near total as Lookman scored the opening goal and produced…
A plug and a power socket Residents of Winburg in the Free State say that the constant power outages and water cuts have crippled the town’s economy. They claim the on-going crisis occurs repeatedly, yet the Masilonyana Local Municipality remains silent and fails to communicate with the community. Residents say they have suffered significant losses,…
Former cabinet minister and academic, Dr Naledi Pandor. Former cabinet minister and academic, Dr Naledi Pandor has been appointed as the new chancellor of the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in Gqeberha. Dr Pandor succeeds the current chancellor, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi whose term ends at the end of March. University Spokesperson Dr Luzuko Jacobs says Dr…
The Mossel bay Municipality in the Western Cape says fire fighting efforts are continuing with crews attending to flare‑ups in Aalwyndal and surrounding areas. The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape says fire fighting efforts are continuing with crews attending to flare‑ups in Aalwyndal and surrounding areas. The fire towards the north-eastern flank has…
A 3D-printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed OPEC logo OPEC+ agreed to maintain steady oil output at its meeting on Sunday, the group said in a statement, despite political tensions between key members Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and the US capture of the president of smaller producer Venezuela. Sunday’s meeting…
Disaster management teams are on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal following a yellow level two warning for severe thunderstorms, in areas on the north-western parts of the province. Disaster management teams are on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal following a Yellow Level two warning for severe thunderstorms, in areas on the north-western parts of the province. The…
Soweto residents say they are concerned about their health amid a water crisis and infrastructure repairs Residents of Meadowlands, Soweto, have raised concerns about the quality of water provided by water tankers. They say they have to boil it first before they can consume it. This as taps continue to run dry following the 52-hour…
