Hospital ward. 1 minute Twenty nine learners from Ihobe Primary School in Bloemfontein have been taken to Pelonomi Hospital after they consumed expired chocolates. Free State Education Department spokesperson Howard Ndaba says the learners allegedly bought the chocolates from vendors near the school during break time. They started vomiting and complaining about abdominal pain. Ndaba…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and other dignitaries at unveiling of King Shaka statue 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says the statue of AmaZulu King Shaka at the Durban International Airport, is a symbol of unity, integrity and leadership for all South Africans. The R4.5 million statue was unveiled by Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini today. Ramaphosa…
Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representative Anton Katz arguing in court. 1 minute The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has reserved judgment in the appeal matter by Dr Nandipha Magudumana to have her arrest in Tanzania declared unlawful. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is confident that the SCA will rule in their favour by…
Water droplet dripping from tap 1 minute Concerned residents in the Modimolle-Mookgophong Municipality in Limpopo have marched and submitted a memorandum of grievances to the local authorities. They’re unhappy about water shortages. Residents are also calling for transparency in the awarding of tenders. “We need a clean water and we need service delivery. My demand…
Person holds up a sign during a protest against rape 2 minutes A 44-year-old pastor who is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl has been denied bail by the Sabie Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga. The teenager, who is a member of the pastor’s church, told her grandmother about the ordeal. The pastor fled the area…
A non-complaint spaza shop in Kempton Park 2 minutes The Save South Africa civic movement has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of inaction with regards to the death of children over suspected contaminated food. In July, the organisation wrote to the President urging him to declare this a state of emergency. Six children from Naledi in…
An empty hospital ward. 1 minute The 110 learners from Tamaho Primary School in Katlehong in Gauteng who were rushed to hospital due to yet another suspected food poisoning incident have now all been discharged. This is according to the Gauteng Education Department. The learners began experiencing stomach cramps and vomiting after consuming samp at…
Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg. 1 minute The Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg has failed to spend R98-million of its budget for machinery and equipment in the last five years. This is contained in a written reply to a question to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko by the DA’s Gauteng Health spokesperson Jack Bloom in…
[FILE IMEGE] A donkey carrying a load 1 minute The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform is calling all individuals that might have been bitten by a donkey exhibiting signs of rabies at Nqanqarhu formerly Maclear, to come forward. The department says the donkey was aggressive and exhibited unusual behaviour. It bit…
[File photo] A wooden coffin in seen in the image above. 1 minute The late Chieftainess, Nogcinile Mtirara, will be laid to rest at Mqhekezweni village outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape today. The 71-year-old matriarch was shot and killed at Mqhekezweni Great Place on October 29. The incident left the community destabilized. It’s reported…
