Broken glass from a crash seen on the road. 1 minute Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, has urged road users to exercise extreme caution following the crash between a minibus taxi and a bakkie that claimed 15 lives on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma. Mabuyane has sent his condolences to the bereaved families. “He…
Karoi United had been ordered to pay a fine of US$2 000, with the match awarded to Scottland on a 3-0 scoreline. NORTHERN Region Division One Soccer League side Karoi United want their match against Scottland played in Karoi last month be declared to have been drawn after a disciplinary committee had caught the former…
An Eskom power station. 3 minutes The latest data from Eskom shows that the power utility spent an estimated R115 million on diesel fuel for OCGTs, the majority of which was spent meeting electricity demand during the first night of stage two loadshedding on 13 May. Eskom CEO Dan Marokane told reporters during a 14…
Kaizer Chiefs team prepares for the Nedbank Cup match this weekend. 2 minutes Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has confidence that the players promoted to their first team from the development ranks will be able to handle the pressure of playing in the Soweto Derby on Saturday. The Buccaneers will be eager to win a…
File image: Olympic rings. Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday named six stadiums across the United States set to host matches in the men’s and women’s Olympic soccer tournaments, expanding the competition footprint well beyond Southern California. LA28 said group stage and knockout games will be played in New York, Columbus, Nashville,…
AmaZulu maidens hold up their reeds during a traditional ceremony. Virginity testing is a crucial component ahead of the Reed Dance and is conducted by respected maiden minders. However, the practice is viewed by some organisations as a violation of human rights. Cultural expert Hlengiwe Ngcongo says maidens are not forced to attend. “I don’t…
Incomplete RDP house. 2 minutes The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has determined that the North West Department of Human Settlements violated the right to adequate housing. The finding follows an investigation into over 5 500 incomplete RDP housing projects in the province. According to the SAHRC, complaints received since 2011 revealed systemic and…
{FILE IMAGE]: A poster is seen at a candlelight vigil against rape. 2 minutes The mother of a five-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and stabbed to death on New Year’s Day says she will remember her daughter as a bubbly and friendly child. The little girl’s lifeless body was found in the bushes in…
In an effort to create an inclusive education system in the Eastern Cape, the Department of Education has provided eight minibuses to special needs schools in the province. The department says the buses will be used for daily transport for the learners. The Eastern Cape has 45 schools for learners with special needs, and the…
Orlando Pirates in a match with Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, 23 August 2025. Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates could not be separated in their Betway Premiership encounter on Saturday afternoon. The two teams played to a 1-all draw at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria. Sundowns are still top of the log, and…
