Bloemfontein farm school is under investigation by police and Social Development after an alleged sexual assault incident, 11 years ago The Free State Education department says it is investigating a case of sexual assault that allegedly took place at the Bainsvlei farm school, in Bloemfontein, 11 years ago. This comes after a Bloemfontein family raised…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the key note address at the Human Rights Day celebrations in Kimberley, Northern Cape. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned those involved in corrupt activities that they should be ready to face the consequences, with law enforcement agencies now invigorated to deal with malfeasance. The President was addressing the official Human Rights…
Bad weather looms in KZN. KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for the possibility of another round of severe weather. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for the western and far northern parts of the province from Saturday into Sunday. #WeatherUpdate | The South African Weather Service @SAWeatherServic has issued a warning…
Broken windscreen glass seen after an accident. The R81 road near Kotishing outside Polokwane in Limpopo has been temporarily closed for traffic after an accident which claimed the lives of three people on Saturday afternoon. One person was critically injured when two cars collided. One of the cars burst into flames. Transport Department spokesperson, Mashudu…
National Prosecuting Authority office building. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the order granted by the High Court in Bloemfontein authorising the final forfeiture of six luxury properties and a high end SUV valued at a total of R32 million. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says the court found on a balance of probabilities that…
Since 1994, Human Rights Day has stood as a milestone on South Africa’s public holiday calendar. The Congresss of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) says Human Rights Day celebration must not be used by politicians to make empty promises. CONTRALESA President, Kgosi Mathupa Mokoena, says the day is a reminder of the brutality South…
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at a government event. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all sectors of society to play a role in assisting government to build an inclusive society. He was speaking at the national Human Rights Day commemorative event in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The President called upon the business sector to drive inclusive…
A man poses with a gasoline pump at a petrol station. The Fuel Industry Association of South Africa has joined others in expressing concern about the affordability of fuel in the coming months. Motorists have been urged to avoid panic buying ahead of April’s price changes, as this could place unnecessary pressure on the supply…
A tap and water droplet Residents of Lekwa in Standerton, Mpumalanga, say they have little to no reason to celebrate Human Rights Day due to a lack of water. They believe that insufficient water provision is a violation of their rights. Some of them claim that they have been without tap water for many years now….
President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 69 peaceful protesters who were shot and killed in cold blood in the Sharpeville Massacre did not die in vain, but died for a future they themselves would never see. Speaking at the official Human rights Day commemoration in Galeshewe, near Kimberley, Ramaphosa says the historic day…
