Prisoners behind bars in an overcrowded jail cell. The Correctional Services Department says overcrowding in prisons is placing an enormous burden on its officials. It says budget cuts are also hampering its officials’ ability to manage and provide services at correctional centres. Officials conducted a raid at the Pollsmoor Correctional Facility on Saturday night. Phones, drugs…
India’s Virat Kohli is seen in action in this file photo. Virat Kohli‘s second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram’s ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday. India, who lost openers Rohit…
Team South Africa relay team member Bayanda Walaza South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza has been withdrawn from the national team for the World Athletics Championships starting in Tokyo this weekend. Following a comprehensive medical evaluation, Athletics South Africa has determined that Walaza’s hamstring injury, sustained during his race at the Diamond League Final in Zurich…
[FILE IMAGE]: Community members watch as Senzo Mchunu, South African police minister, inspects outside the mineshaft where it is estimated that hundreds of illegal miners are believed to be hiding underground, after police cut off food and water as part of police operations against illegal miners, in Stilfontein, South Africa, November 15, 2024. 2 minutes…
{FILE IMAGE]: A poster is seen at a candlelight vigil against rape. 2 minutes The NPA in the Western Cape says the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to a pastor who appeared on various charges including rape and attempted murder. The pastor was arrested for the alleged crimes that took place at a church…
Iga Swiatek says longer sets are “a weird approach in a world where everything is becoming faster.” Players on the WTA Tour offered a range of opinions on Tuesday on the idea of women’s matches becoming best-of-five sets from the quarter-finals onward at Grand Slam events, a concept backed by newly-named USTA CEO Craig Tiley….
“Let’s start a cult.” That was the provocative lead into a captivating presentation that closed off Loeries Creative Week. Emuron Alemu, renowned creative director and brand strategist, shared his insights on building cult-like brands.
Supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) wave party flags at an event. 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC) in the Northern Cape says preparations have been finalised for holding its tenth provincial elective conference. The gathering, which will start today, follows the completion of branch and regional elective conferences whose processes some members…
EFF President Julius Malema addressing the crowd at the EFF Freedom Day Rally 3 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says South Africa is run by illegitimate government leadership. Addressing scores of community members and party supporters at the Majwemasweu Sports Complex in Winnie Mandela for the party’s Freedom Day rally in…
Accused number one, Jacquen Appollis in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case. 1 minute The lawyer representing Jacquen Appollis in the Joshlin Smith’s kidnapping and human trafficking case had insisted that his client’s actions were influenced by drugs. Court proceedings in mitigation and aggravation of sentence got under way earlier today in the High Court in…
