Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala seen attending a government event. 1 minute The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, says hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg CBD should be expropriated without compensation. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa called on the provincial government to use the Expropriation Act as a tool to reclaim abandoned and…
Comedian, actor and writer Ebenhaezer Dibakwane. 1 minute Celebrated comedian, actor and writer Ebenhaezer Dibakwane, has been laid to rest in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The 31-year-old Dibakwane passed away on Friday last week. His family has revealed that he struggled with depression for years. They say they pray that this tragedy reminds people of the need…
Traffic official flags down a vehicle 2 minutes Traffic authorities in the Western Cape have issued a stern warning to drunk drivers and speedsters, ahead of the festive season. Intensified traffic operations will form part of the Provincial Mobility Department’s Festive Season Road Safety Campaign. The campaign was launched at Moorreesburg on the West Coast,…
1 minute The South African Women’s Under-19 cricket team started its ICC T20 World Cup campaign in Malaysia with a victory. The Baby Proteas beat New Zealand by 22 runs in a Group C match in Kuching. South Africa batted first in the match reduced to 11 overs per side and posted 91 for seven….
A South African Police Service (SAPS) cap The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it views the recent killing of two police officers in Roodepoort, not only as an attack on the country’s law enforcement officers, but also a direct assault on the rule of law. The committee’s chairperson, Dr Bandile Masuku has…
Umhlanga Rocks Beach 1 minute Umhlanga Beach has reopened after a temporary closure following the discovery of hundreds of balls of human waste along the shoreline Tuesday morning. Ward 35 Councillor Bradley Singh, who posted a video of the “poo balls”, alerted the eThekwini Municipality’s Wastewater Department, which promptly cleaned up the area. The origin…
Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane. The South African Students’ Congress (Sasco) is calling for the immediate removal of the Minister of Higher Education, Nobuhle Nkabane, saying she has proven to be incompetent by not addressing challenges faced by students. Sasco has also pointed out the department’s failure to resolve issues within…
File image: A soccer ball on the field: 2 minutes Iqraam Rayners’ 65th minute strike was enough to give Mamelodi Sundowns a one nil win over Raja Casablanca of Morocco in Group B of the CAF Champions league at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. It was a winning start to new coach Miguel Cardoso’s tenure…
Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae. 1 minute The Free State office of the Public Protector has confirmed that it will assess corruption complaints against Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and her husband who is the Mangaung Metro Speaker, Laurence Mathae. In a letter addressed to ActionSA provincial leader Patricia Kopane, the office has acknowledged receipt…
Families are unable to access their homes 2 minutes Residents of Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, whose homes have been flooded following disruptive rains in KwaZulu-Natal, are calling on the eThekwini Municipality to intervene. About six families are unable to access their homes due to a blockage caused by earthworks allegedly dumped during the development of…
