Pic depicting an assault. 1 minute Traditional leaders’ organisation, Contralesa, has denounced the conduct of a traditional leader seen in a viral video assaulting two women. Contralesa President Chief Mathupa Mokoena says the traditional leader must be arrested for bringing his family and the traditional institution into disrepute. “Contralesa is reeling with shock from the…
Water in a drum. 2 minutes The community of Emondlo under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal has been left without water following a burst water pipe in the area. On Saturday, the area was affected by a heavy storm, which affected hundreds of community members. The infrastructure was destroyed, trees were uprooted, and…
Water droplet coming out of a tap. 2 minutes Residents of Bloemfontein and the surrounding areas that fall under the Mangaung metro municipality continue to suffer low water pressure and no running water for weeks. Several reasons have been advanced by the municipality over the past weeks, ranging from water turbidity to unclogging of the…
Students attending school. 1 minute The future of an 18-year-old learner hangs in the balance after his school, Siyakhululeka High at Maqoma in the Eastern Cape, allegedly refused him to repeat Grade 12. Baxolise Ncume failed matriculation last year with four subjects and did not qualify to write the supplementary examinations. His concerned father says…
[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…
