Businessman Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala in court. Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to appear before the High Court in Johannesburg to appeal the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court decision to deny him bail. In September, Matlala unsuccessfully applied for bail, with the lower court ruling he is a flight risk and a danger to society. Matlala…
A cross seen at sunset. Disgruntled residents in Chiawelo, Soweto, are pleading for action to be taken against a church that disturbs their peace. For more than 16 years, residents say they have had to endure the noise coming from the church’s live band and daily worship services. They accused the Unity Fellowship Church of…
[FILE IMAGE]: Former South African President Nelson Mandela at the UN. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is gearing up to host the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture this coming Saturday. It is considered one of South Africa’s most respected platforms for dialogue and reflection on global issues. The foundation has invited Francesca Albanese, the UN special…
Empty court room. A fifth suspect in the murder of a senior Prasa official is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates’ Court this coming week. Khethukuthula Mthethwa was arrested by Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit detectives, and made a brief court appearance on Friday. Mthethwa and four others are accused of killing Prasa Regional…
Ducati Lenovo Team’s Marc Marquez in action during a race Marc Marquez will take his time to recover from the fracture and ligament damage to his right shoulder he sustained at the Indonesian Grand Prix, said his younger brother Alex of Gresini Racing. The 32-year-old Spaniard, who clinched his seventh MotoGP title in September, will miss both the Australian and…
[FILE IMAGE]: Marumo Gallants FC players following a match. Marumo Gallants have moved up to 10th on the Betway Premiership log after beating Chippa United 2-1 at home in Bloemfontein. Chippa remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just one win from their 10 matches played do far this season. Marumo Gallants started…
Limpopo Premier Doctor Phophi Ramathuba. The Limpopo Government is expected to hold an online prayer session for matric learners this evening. Over 100,000 learners will sit for this year’s matric exams starting on Tuesday. The online prayer meeting will be attended by overgnment officials, traditional leaders, education stakeholders, parents and learners. Premier Phopi Ramathuba’s spokesperson,…
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo conducted an oversight visit in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West to assess the level of water pollution in Molopo River and the state of Wastewater Treatment Plants. The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has questioned the capacity of the North West-based…
Race marathon runners seen in the picture. The 24,000 runners of the Cape Town Marathon will receive sponsored entry into next year’s race after this year’s event was cancelled. Overnight winds caused major damage to race infrastructure. Cape Town Marathon CEO Clark Gardner says, “We have been absolutely blown away by all the support, all…
South African bowler Keshav Maharaj celebrates taking a wicket. South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday. Maharaj, 35, was recovering from a groin injury and…
