Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has received a memorandum from organisations representing people living with autism. The organisations marched to Parliament in Cape Town to raise awareness of autism. This, as South Africa joins the international community in commemorating World Autism Month. The event highlights…
In commemoration of World Autism Month, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga receives a memorandum presented by Autism Matters RSA in partnership with Autism South Africa and Disabled People South Africa. Livestream:
A multi-vehicle crash near the Tugela Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal. One person has been seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash near the Tugela Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday morning. The crash involved a bus carrying 53 passengers, two trucks and other vehicles. Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says eyewitnesses…
SAPS logo at a police station. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended a captain attached to the Protection Security Services after reportedly defrauding the service of millions of rands. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says the suspension follows an internal investigation that uncovered discrepancies and suspicious transactions within the Protection Security Services’ division….
Traffic control vehicles are pictured during Operation Shanela in the Free State. Operation Shanela in the Free State has netted over 1 000 suspects. The South African Police Service say the operation is part of its continued efforts to ensure the safety of the province’s residents. Police spokesperson Mahlomola Kareli says the ongoing multidisciplinary operations…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi appears before the Ad Hoc Committee. Durban businessman Calvin Mathibeli has complied with a Durban High Court order to retract derogatory statements he made against KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. [LISTEN] Businessman, Calvin Mathibeli raided following order to retract statements alleging corruption by KZN Provincial Police Commissioner 🔗https://t.co/UK3LGMdBn3#FirstTakeSA #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/MiwmcRVhp3 —…
NSFAS branding seen at an Application Outreach Drive The African National Congress Youth league (ANCYL) has called for the arrest of officials who were responsible for the allocation of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursaries to more than 800 deceased beneficiaries, as seen in an Auditor-General report. It says thousands of ineligible recipients also…
UFH vice-chancellor who is currently on suspension , Professor Sakhela Buhlungu A student leader at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) , Sinovuyo Mpola, says they welcome the precautionary suspension of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Sakhela Buhlungu. Students at the university have held several protests demanding that he steps down. Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher…
Traffic officials in Western Cape Western Cape traffic authorities say their teams will maintain a high visibility on the province’s roads this Easter. Authorities have issued a stern warning to road users that lawlessness will not be tolerated. Traffic Chief Maxine Bezuidenhout says traffic volumes are expected to peak later on Thursday. “Our focus will…
Convicted murderer and serial rapist Thabo Bester appears in court. The High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed with costs an application by convicted murderer and rapist,Thabo Bester, seeking to have his incarceration declared unlawful. Bester wants to be reclassified as a remand detainee rather than a sentenced prisoner. His argument was based on claims that…
