The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a marked drop in temperatures, with banded showers and increasingly strong winds. In KwaZulu‑Natal, gusty 40 km/h winds and a 60% chance of rain across Durban and inland areas are predicted. Coastal and mountainous zones, especially the Drakensberg highlands, may face heavy showers, icy lows, and even…
Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota Liverpool‘s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in a fiery car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain with his brother, Spanish state-owned TV station said on Thursday, citing local firefighters. Police told Reuters everything pointed to that information being correct, although they could not yet officially confirm the names. The…
A South African National Defence Force soldier. The Northern Cape High Court has found a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier, Desmond Zwakala guilty of shooting and killing Kimberley Boys High learner, Amogelang Assegai. His co-accused, who was allegedly the driver of the vehicle that sped off after Assegai was shot, was found not…
Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Parliamentary leader John Hlophe says they have written to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) indicating that the party would not support the recommendation of Judge Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice. Hlophe addressed this matter during a briefing at Parliament, on how the MKP is…
Disaster and Emergency Management Services extinguish a fire in Ekurhuleni. Firefighters from the City of Ekurhuleni’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services have responded to a fire at a substation in Palm Ridge Extension 6. Upon arrival earlier today, they found the ripple control room, which houses electric breakers, engulfed in flames. Emergency services spokesperson, William…
Three people alleged to be part of a syndicate involved in printing and distributing counterfeit money will be back in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Thursday next week. The accused, who are Cameroonian nationals, appeared in court on Thursday. During their arrest in Elardus Park in Pretoria on Tuesday, they were found in possession of…
Concentrix South Africa empowers youth South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to deepen, with a staggering 62.4% of those aged 15 to 24 now without work. But amidst these grim figures, a story of hope is emerging from the private sector. Concentrix South Africa is making a tangible difference through its skills development and leadership…
Former DP David Mabuza speaks at Former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. Former Deputy President David Mabuza has died at the age of 64. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, announced this in a statement a few moments ago. It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing…
KwaDukuza deputy mayor Scelinjalbulo Cele(L) and Mayor, Ali Ngidi. (R) Residents of the KwaDukuza Municipality, north of Durban, have mixed reactions about the news that the African National Congress (ANC) has decided to remove the mayor, Ali Ngidi, and deputy mayor, Scelinjalbulo Cele, from office. The decision by the ANC’s provincial task team comes after…
The seven young South African scientists attending the 74th Lindau Laureates meeting in Germany. Seven young scientists specialising in chemistry were selected by the Academy of Sciences South Africa (ASSAf) to represent the country at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting held on 29 June to 5 July in Lindau Germany. The meeting is held…
