Johannesburg High Court 1 minute The case of former Eskom manager, Frans Hlakudi and his 11 co-accused case has been postponed to March 5 next year for pre-trial by the High Court in Johannesburg. Hlakudi was arrested for corruption, fraud and money laundering involving R1.4 million that was meant for the upgrade of Kusile Power…
Nobutho Thethani, a local farmer works the land at Lawley informal settlement in the south of Johannesburg, South Africa. 1 minute South Africa’s economy contracted by 0 .3% in the third quarter from a revised 0.3% growth in the second quarter of the year. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that various…
Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in action during the race 1 minute Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Ferrari’s other driver Carlos Sainz finished sixth. Verstappen started second on the grid, even though he took pole, due a penalty for obstructing Mercedes driver George Russell. Crowned…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and other heads of state at the recent G20 Summit 1 minute Political Analyst Dr Alexander Rusero says with South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency, Africa’s voice will for the first time be heard. Rusero says now is a chance for Africa to actively participate on a big platform as a strategic…
Science Forum SA 2024 1 minute The Department of Science Technology and Innovation says the Science Forum South Africa gathering is an ideal platform to showcase South Africa as a premier destination for research and innovation. Over 5 000 participants are attending a weeklong gathering at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) convention…
1 minute Build One South Africa (BOSA) is on a bid to publicise the National Register of Sexual Offenders (NRSO) in an effort to combat incidents of physical and sexual abuse against women and children. The party launched its nationwide petition in August and has so far reached over 12 000 signatures. BOSA says the…
[File Image]: Bulls during a training match. 2 minutes Bulls centre, David Kriel says this weekend’s European Champions Cup showdown between the Pretoria side and Saracens in London is exactly the calibre of match he wants to be a part of to test himself. Saturday evening’s clash is a stand-out fixture among many blue chip…
2 minutes Police have arrested another drug trafficker from São Paulo in Brazil at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, east of Johannesburg. This as SAPS Safer Festive Season Operations are in full swing across the country to curb crime. Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says the suspect will appear in court soon. “SAPS crime intelligence was…
[FILE IMAGE] A person is seen walking in the rain. 1 minute The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a level two warning for severe thunderstorms and showers in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday. The areas that are expected to be affected are in the southern parts of the province. Weather forecaster Sihle…
Mobile, Smartphone, Whatsapp image 1 minute The rise of internet and social media platforms has given millions of people the opportunity to interact with one another in the digital space. For some it is casual interactions with old friends, building community groups but it has also become the playing field for cyberbullies who remain faceless….
