Late veteran journalist Joe Latakgomo. Veteran journalist Joseph Joe Latakgomo, affectionately known as the “journalists’ journalist”, who was the founding editor of The Sowetan, has been laid to rest following a special official provincial funeral service at the Atteridgeville Community Hall in Pretoria. Latakgomo is remembered for his courageous reporting during one of South Africa’s…
After the hearing, getting all parties involved together for the announcement of the Disciplinary Committee determination caused delays as the lawyers insisted that they be present. THE long-awaited judgment in the case of the abandoned Karoi United versus Scottland Northern Region Division One Soccer League match will finally be released today. Delivery of the verdict…
South Africa have returned to a full-strength lineup for Saturday’s clash against Ireland, with coach Rassie Erasmus again making 11 changes to their starting team. They fielded several second-choice players in last Saturday’s 32-14 win over Italy in Turin, but has gone back to the nucleus of the side that beat France 32-17 in Paris a week before that….
Dikeledi Magadzi The African National Congress(ANC) says the death of former MP and Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi marks the loss of a trusted organiser and public servant. The party has highlighted her years of leadership at the highest levels of the ANC and government, saying she approached every role with a deep sense of duty and…
3 minutes Real Madrid boycotted pre-match activities ahead of their Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona after the match referee gave an emotional press conference in which he called out Real for criticising the official on their in-house tv channel. A club source told Reuters that the decision was taken due to Real’s “unprecedented…
Jukskei River flooding 1 minute A 26-year-old man who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, remains unaccounted for. The man disappeared on New Year’s Day while attempting to cross a pipeline on the Jukskei River during a flash flood. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon says…
Enoch Ndou sits in the dock at the High Court in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. 1 minute Convicted multiple murderer, Enoch Ndou, has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus 90 years by the Thohoyandou High Court in Limpopo. Ndou was found guilty of shooting and killing seven of his family members on Christmas Day in 2021. The…
Renowned SA poet, writer, and activist Diana Ferrus. The family of poet and author Dr Diana Ferrus has formally requested that government grant her a Special Official Funeral, Category One. In a submission to the Office of the President and other officials, the family says Ferrus’s contribution to South Africa’s cultural and historical heritage exceeds…
Soccer ball on the sports ground. Domestic football is back in full force following a lengthy break due to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Sekhukhune United will be hosting Orlando Pirates at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday afternoon. Pirates, who are second on the log, will be eager to return…
The Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe has recognised women in the sector at the Women’s Entrepreneur Awards in East London. The awards recognise Women in Agriculture who are contributing to economic development and job creation in the province. Kontsiwe says they are working tirelessly to increase women’s participation in the male-dominated sector. “Women’s Entrepreneur…
