As political organisations prepare for the upcoming Liberation Movements Summit in South Africa this weekend, many citizens of the region hope that their leaders will have honest, frank, and robust discussions about the challenges their countries face. The summit will be convened under the theme: “Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity…
EPL player’s soccer jersey with ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship 2 minutes The Democratic Republic of Congo’s foreign minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner has urged soccer clubs Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain to end their “blood-stained” sponsorship agreements with “Visit Rwanda” following the worsening humanitarian crisis in the country. The DR Congo health ministry said on…
Reinhardt Leach, the accused in the Vicki Terblanche case, seen in the dock in court. 1 minute The case of murder accused Reinhardt Leach has been postponed until tomorrow. Leach is accused of murdering his girlfriend Vicki Terblanche. The state says the witnesses that were supposed to take the stand today, had flight delays and…
General view inside the stadium. The opening game of New Zealand’s three-match Twenty20 series with England was abandoned due to heavy rain in Christchurch on Saturday with the hosts denied the opportunity to chase down a modest total for victory. Play was called off following a long delay after England’s innings, in which the tourists…
Leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu. Newly-founded political party, Afrika Mayibuye Movement, will be conducting inductions in all provinces ahead of next year’s local government elections. A powerful turnout at the National Officials Provincial Induction of Mayibuye Restoration Manifesto at Capricorn TVET College, Limpopo! South Africans are ready to lead and serve their…
Stolen cables. Residents of Olievenhoutbosch and surrounding areas in Pretoria have endured a bleak Christmas. They have been without electricity for three days now. This follows a fire incident at the Olievenhoutbosch substation on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is due to cable theft and vandalism of the power infrastructure. Other affected areas include…
South African bank notes. 3 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the reversal of the 0.5 percent VAT increase, which was meant to take effect next Thursday. National Treasury earlier this morning announced the reversal of the controversial VAT hike following extensive consultations with political parties. National Treasury says that by not increasing VAT,…
Electricity substation in Lotus Park, Isipingo. The eThekwini Municipality’s Department of Electricity says it is concerned with the high level of electricity theft and vandalism. This comes after three people died in two separate incidents in the metro and two other people died when an electrical substation blew up in Isipingo. In Clairwood, one person…
SAPS’ arrest graphic A large group of residents of Hammanskraal in northern Pretoria are protesting outside the Themba Magistrate’s Court where a 26-year-old man is due to appear this morning. The man allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend, Kgaugelo Marota and attempted to kill his current partner. North West Police Spokesperson Adele Myburgh says the body of…
2 minutes Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says they have information that could lead to the arrest of suspects wanted in connection with the alleged assault and sexual abuse at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria. Three victims have come forward to report the ordeal following viral graphic videos on social media of the 2023 incident…
