Sobukwe’s life and legacy celebrated through theatre

Actors Pulane Rampoana, Zizana ‘Zizi’ Peteni and Katlego ‘Kaygee’ Letsholonyana on stage during rehearsals for Lala Ngenxeba/Of Love and Revolution. 3 minutes To mark the hundredth anniversary of Robert Magaliso Sobukwe’s birth, the Market Theatre, in collaboration with the City of Johannesburg and Arts Alive, has commissioned a play celebrating Sobukwe’s life and legacy. The…

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Two Rustenburg learners stabbed in gang-related attacks

1 minute The North West Education Department says it has deployed armed security personnel to the Meriti Secondary School in Meriting near Rustenburg after two learners were stabbed. The department says a gang of four former learners attacked one of the learners. When the learner ran towards the school for protection, the group followed and stabbed a second learner. Both learners have been taken to hospital. They will be allowed…

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Police seize R7 million worth of abalone, arrest two

Western Cape police have arrested two suspects and seized abalone valued at approximately R7 million. 1 minute Western Cape police have arrested two suspects and seized abalone valued at approximately R7 million during an operation in Wellington. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says officers received information that a truck loaded with abalone was destined for Gauteng….

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SAPU condemns attack on police officer in Tzaneen

1 minute The South African Police Union (SAPU) in Limpopo has condemned an attack on a police officer at Maake police station near Tzaneen, allegedly carried out by disgruntled residents. According to SAPU, residents had visited the station to report a case but were advised to seek medical attention first due to the complainant’s injuries….

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Health officials mark World Diabetes Day in Hammanskraal

[FILE] Diabetes is the major co-morbidities associated with serious COVID-19 complications and one of the most pressing health issues in South Africa. 1 minute Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla and Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko are to lead this year’s World Diabetes Day commemoration event in Hammanskraal, Tshwane. World Diabetes Day aims to…

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