Concerns raised over growth in illegal online gambling

Gambling machines at a casino. The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulator (KZNER) says unregulated online gambling is a crime. This follows the latest report by the National Gambling Board, revealing that South Africans have spent R1.5 trillion on gambling during the 2024/25 financial year, a R400 billion increase from the previous year. KZNER Executive for Transformation and…

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Firefighters continue to battle Mpumalanga veldfires

Firefighters had their hands full in Mpumalanga fighting fires over the weekend. This follows the breakout of fires in the areas of Barberton, Ermelo, N4 between Witbank towards Mbombela and Sabie near the R536 Road. Water bombers, helicopters and firefighting trucks were utilised to contain the veldfires in Sabie, leaving several hectares of plantation, including…

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Mlalazi, wife shine at Nigerian awards

MULTI-AWARD-WINNING gospel sensation Everton Mlalazi MULTI-AWARD-WINNING gospel sensation Everton Mlalazi and his wife-cum-manager Gamuchirai are celebrating their harmonious synergy in music and life following their outstanding triumph at the prestigious Christian Legendary and Impact Makers Awards (Clima) held in Abuja, Nigeria recently. The couple has continued to raise the gospel music bar high against the…

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Bosso fans divided over ‘boycott’

HIGHLANDERS fans HIGHLANDERS fans are divided over the proposed “boycott” of their remaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches, starting with the game against ZPC Kariba at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. A plan has been hatched to boycott matches and instead attend a function at the club house to mobilise funds to pay the…

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Flood death toll in E Cape rises to 49

Severe flooding in the Eastern Cape 2 minutes The death toll in the Eastern Cape floods has risen to 49. This after disruptive rains, strong winds and snowfall over the province since Monday. Emergency response teams have been dispatched to various areas and are working around the clock to provide critical support to communities impacted….

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