Health Dept reports progress in tracking HIV patients
The National Health Department says its efforts to track those who have tested positive for HIV and those who have stopped taking medication have started to show positive results. This, as South Africa joins other countries in commemorating World Aids Day today. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is leading the national event at the Masemola Stadium in…
F1 extends Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2027
Las Vegas Grand Prix. 2 minutes The Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through atleast 2027, F1 confirmed on Saturday. F1 officials and race organisers both expressed interest in keeping the event on the calendar into the next decade. “We’ve agreed collectively that we’re going to do a two-year extension…
Nduna granted US$100 bail
Justice Bachi-Mzawazi ruled that the magistrate who handled the matter had misdirected herself as there were no compelling reasons to deny him bail. ZANU PF resources mobilizer Dexter Nduna has been granted US$100 bail by a Chinhoyi High Court judge following his arrest early this month on charges of illegally collecting parking fees from motorists…
Mpumalanga Tourism Agency accused of poor maintenance to tourist attractions
National Park electricity box The Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism in Mpumalanga has accused the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency of failing to maintain key tourist attractions. Chamber spokesperson Oupa Pilane says most of the attractions on the ‘panorama route’ do not have proper ablution facilities. Pilane also raised concerns that some of…
Home affairs detains Adetshina’s mother over fraudulent documents
Miss SA 2024 Top 16 finalist Chidimma Adetshina 1 minute The Department of Home Affairs has detained Anabela Rungo, the mother of model Chidimma Adetshina, in Cape Town. Adetshina, who had entered the Miss South Africa pageant but later withdrew, also won Miss Universe Nigeria last year. Investigators from the Department of Home Affairs, with…
Retired SANDF Commander confident in SA soldiers’ capabilities
Retired Brigadier General Abel Nelwamondo 3 minutes A retired South African National Defence Force (SANDF) commander has expressed confidence in the South African soldiers to handle the challenges of peacekeeping missions, saying they are adequately trained and resourced to deal with the issues peacekeepers face. Brigadier General Abel Nelwamondo, an experienced military officer from Thohoyandou…
Telkom reports revenue increase to R21-billion
Workers are seen at a branch of South Africa’s mobile operator, Telkom, in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 21,2023. 1 minute Telecommunications operator Telkom has completed the first phase of its job cuts. Last year, the company announced plans to reduce its workforce by 1 800 positions. In its results for the six months ending September…
SARS instructs vendors to continue 15% VAT charges after reversal
Tax-related material on a desk. 3 minutes The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has urged Value Added Tax (VAT) vendors, including retailers, to continue charging the 15% VAT rate. Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says in a statement that SARS recognises the significant impact that the decision to reverse the 0.5 percentage point increase will have on…
PKTT disbandment happened so fast like a lightning: Khumalo
Police badge. Lieutenant-Colonel Ntate Khumalo says the disbandment of the KwaZulu-Natal political killings task team happened suddenly as though he was being struck by lightning. Khumalo is currently testifying about the disbandment of PKTT at the Madlanga Commission and the subsequent handing over of the 121 dockets to the head office. The PKTT was disbanded…