[File image]: A herd of elephants at the Kruger National Park. 1 minute The Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is awaiting a full report from the police on the death of the tourist who was trampled to death by an elephant last weekend in the park. Shaik Adams Shabir was visiting the park with his…
FILE PHOTO: A man vapes at a coffeeshop. 2 minutes Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says he is impressed with the participation of young people in the public hearings held in Trompsburg discussing the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. Young people in the area shared mixed reactions,…
The union is calling for more arrest. 1 minute The General Industries Workers’ Union of South Africa (Giwusa) has welcomed the arrests of four police officers accused of assisting alleged Stilfontein illegal mining kingpin, Neo Tshoaeli. However, the union says it does not believe he’s the real kingpin. Tshoaeli, popularly known as Tiger, escaped after…
Mpumalanga transport officials inspect burnt out Putco buses 1 minute Bus operator Putco says it’s ready to resume full operations on Monday following an arson attack at various depots in Mpumalanga last week. According to police a group of unknown armed suspects targeted several depots in the province, setting a total of 51 buses alight….
Hindu prayer 2 minutes President of the religious body, the South African Hindu Maha Sabha, Ashwin Trikamjee says the organisation will not allow religious intolerance in schools to be overlooked. This after allegations of discrimination surfaced at Drakensberg Secondary, at Escourt in KwaZulu-Natal, after two Hindu pupils were asked to remove their red Luxmi prayer…
A hospital room. 1 minute Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says he will meet with representatives of the US government tomorrow to discuss that country’s suspension of foreign aid. US relief funding is currently active in seven districts in KwaZulu-Natal, five in the Eastern Cape, four in Gauteng and several districts in other provinces across…
Shaft 11 in Stilfontein where illegal miners were evacuated. 1 minute Acting North West Police Commissioner Patrick Asaneng says the suspected illegal mining kingpin in Stilfontein Neo Tshoaeli is still at large. He, however, says they hope to get some information about his whereabouts before four police officers who allegedly aided him make their second…
US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024 . 1 minute The Soul City Institute for Social Justice says it is deeply concerned about the Trump administration’s suspension of foreign aid. Some US-funded aid programmes around the…
Flies on a plant 1 minute Pest control experts say hot and humid weather conditions are contributing to the current fly infestation in Gauteng. Residents have been complaining about too many flies in their homes. Mario Pluke, a technical manager of a pest control company, has recommended cleaning and disinfecting surfaces regularly to eliminate food…
NSFAS application form. 1 minute Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Dr. Mimmy Gondwe has described the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) as incompetent. She says delays to pay students’ allowances has a negative impact on their studies. Gondwe was speaking at the Goldfields TVET College in Welkom in the Free State yesterday. “NSFAS…
