An Eskom power plant. South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has called for policy reform in the energy sector to ensure that Eskom has capacity to provide electricity for all. Mapaila was speaking outside the regional offices of Eskom in Bellville during a march to call for labour centres in rural areas….
File: Scene of the Marlboro shooting. City of Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene has called on the government to deploy a Taxi Killings Task Team following the death of taxi boss Molefe Moekeletsi. He was the chairperson of the Alexandra, Randburg, Midrand and Sandton Association (ARMSTA). Kunene was speaking at Moekeletsi’s funeral in Midrand, north…
A person holds up a sign against shielding of rapists. A Limpopo woman has accused police of not ensuring that justice is served. This after her five-year-old child was repeatedly raped allegedly by a close family member, in January and August this year. The woman says she has been banished from her parents’ homestead in…
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Preparations have been finalised for the AmaZulu king Misuzulu KaZwelithini to tie the knot with Queen Nomzamo Myeni at the Royal Palace in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Meanwhile, the Myeni family members are singing at the Royal Palace. Dora Myeni from the Queen’s family says the family is happy to be…
No to bullying signage. The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) has called on the Gauteng Education Department to investigate allegations of bullying at a boarding school in Vanderbijlpark. The incident allegedly led to the suicide of a 16-year-old Grade 10 learner, Lerato Motjhadibane. SANCO says the boy had informed his parents that three classmates frequently assaulted and sexually harassed him. Motjhadibane died…
A refugee illegally crosses the border. Police say they have beefed up patrols on the N1 towards the Beitbridge Border Post and the border line in Musina in Limpopo ahead of the festive season. The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Jan Scheepers, says they are collaborating with the Border Management Agency and the community to curb…
[FILE IMAGE]: Workers doing bulk water infratructure maintenance. Government’s failure to complete a longstanding bulk water project in Setlagole outside Mahikeng in the North West has worsened the scarcity of water in the area. The project started 10 years ago. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo visited the project and expressed frustration over the…
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is marrying Queen Nomzamo Myeni from the Jozini area in northern KwaZulu-Natal. She will be the second wife, after Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela. The wedding is taking place at at KwaKhangelamankengane in Nongoma. Livestream:
[FILE IMAGE]: AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at his coronation ceremony in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. People have started to arrive at the AmaZulu royal palace in KwaKhangelamankengane near Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal ahead of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s traditional wedding. He is getting married to Queen Nomzamo kaMyeni later today. The Queen will be the monarch’s second wife…
Human trafficking. Police have rescued three young women suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The women, who are from Botswana, were rescued from the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. They are aged between 20 and 23. Police say a trafficking syndicate falsely promised the women job opportunities in Sierra Leone. Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk, says, “The victims were…
