A burst water pipe 2 minutes Johannesburg Water has promised to increase its response time to water leaks and pipe bursts. This emerged at a media briefing in Newtown in Johannesburg. The utility’s Operations Manager Logan Munsamy says infrastructure upgrades take time. “Our short-term plan is in terms of our water restrictions. We have a…
[FILE IMAGE] Thabo Bester at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court, April 14, 2023. 1 minute Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester‘s lawyer Adv Lerato Moela has argued in the Free State High Court that his client’s application must be heard in the Criminal Court because it arises out of a criminal matter. Moela argues that Bester…
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addresses the media on November 20, 2024. 1 minute Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says that those who have been consuming electricity illegally by bypassing their pre-paid meters have until next month to comply. This follows Eskom’s completion of a meter recoding process at the weekend…
Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg seen in court. 1 minute Alleged fraudster and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has abandoned his bail application in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. The state was expected to cross examine Liebenberg who moved his bail application on Monday after his attorneys withdrew from the proceedings. Liebenberg, his wife Desiree and seven others…
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the NCOP. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says since the announcement of measures two weeks ago, multi-disciplinary teams have been conducting inspections of spaza shops across the country. This comes as the country experiences a surge in the number of deaths and cases related to food-borne illnesses among children. The…
Adv. TT Thobane for accused 1 to 4 in the Senzo Meyiwa trial consults with his clients. 1 minute The lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Bongani Gininda has once again told the High Court in Pretoria that there was communication between the soccer star’s former girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo and accused number three,…
Johannesburg Water officials address the media on 28 November 2024. 1 minute Johannesburg Water says it’s working with law enforcement agencies to disconnect illegal water connections in different areas of the city. This as the city experiences severe water shortages, which the utility has partly attributed to illegal connections and ageing infrastructure. The decision has…
Magesi FC stunned Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup final, coming from behind to win 2-1. 2 minutes Scores of fans lined the streets in Polokwane, Moletjie and Mankweng to welcome the Carling Knockout Cup champions, Magesi Football Club. The club which has been dubbed “The Giant Killers” presented the trophy to Moletjie Traditional…
Joburg Water officials address the media, November 28, 2024. 2 minutes The Johannesburg Water officials say several challenges in the water system have led to water cuts in some areas and affected pressure in others. They say they are seeking to work on improving the provision of water. The challenges include illegal connections and ageing…
Inside the multi-million rand drug lab discovered in Rietfontein on 27 November 2024. 1 minute Police have arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national following the discovery of a drug laboratory with an estimated value of R100 million at Rietfontein in Johannesburg’s West Rand. A search and seizure operation was conducted through a multi-disciplinary team following extensive…
