Charity Bazzar primes for second edition

Now in its second edition, the charity bazaar is an international event that brings together the diplomatic community,  Zimbabweans and visitors alike to celebrate culture, diversity and goodwill. MORE than 15 embassies will be part of this year’s Diplomatic Charity Bazaar to be hosted by the Diplomatic Spouses Association in Zimbabwe (DSA)  at the Old…

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‘Religious leaders must be checked against sex offenders’ register’

CRL Rights Commission chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva. 2 minutes Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights (CLR) Commission has raised concerns that religious leaders who work closely with children are not being vetted against the National Sex Offender Register. The CRL Rights Commission has established a committee, comprising religious leaders, to investigate ongoing abuses in churches. This comes…

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Traffic volumes remain low along major routes in KZN

N3 between Cato Ridge I/C & New England Rd I/C. 2 minutes Traffic volumes remain low along the main routes in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says the low traffic volumes could be attributed to the fact that most worshippers and holidaymakers are already at their destinations. Msimang says, “We are expecting…

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Several Banyana nominations for CAF awards

Banyana Banyana on the field of play 1 minute University of Western Cape’s head coach, who is also Banyana Banyana’s assistant coach, Thinasonke Mbuli has been nominated for the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award, while Banyana Banyana is nominated for the National Team of the Year accolade. Banyana’s star players, Thembi Kgatlana and…

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Ramaphosa affirms Jonas’ appointment as US Special Envoy

President Cyril Ramaphosa 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be replacing veteran Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the US. This after the former Deputy Minister of Finance, labelled American President Donald Trump as a racist and homophobe in 2020 after Joe Biden won the American Presidential race. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says comments…

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Some candidates disqualified from Thabazimbi by-elections

A woman casts her ballot during elections. 3 minutes The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Limpopo has disqualified some candidates from various political parties who intended to contest by-elections at dissolved Thabazimbi Local Municipality. Twenty-one political parties and five independent candidates will contest the elections next Wednesday. Provincial Electoral Officer Nkaro Mateta says the disqualified…

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South Africans should unite amid global tensions: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to the SONA debate. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of uniting as a country amid global tensions. Replying to political parties in Parliament after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate, he spoke on the importance of resolving the country’s internal issues instead of seeking help…

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