Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa of South Africa’s Orlando Pirates is beaten by a goal made by Mohamed Aboutrika of Egypt’s Al Ahli during the first leg of their African Champions League final soccer match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto November 2, 2013. The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to call a new…
Uncut diamonds from southern Africa and Canada are seen at De Beers headquarters in London, Britain on January 17, 2011. Angola’s state-owned diamond miner Endiama is aiming to increase its output to 17 million carats by 2027 from record production of 14 million carats in 2024, a government publication showed on Tuesday. “The goal is…
The late South African comedian Soli Philander The late iconic South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander has been described as a father figure to many. Family and friends paid tribute to Philander at his funeral service at the New Apostolic Church in Athlone, Cape Town. He died last week at the age of 65….
Candle burns during a power outage 2 minutes Eskom has announced Stage 3 load shedding from 5 PM Friday evening, lasting through the weekend. The utility cites unexpected breakdowns caused by boiler tube failures at several power stations. The power cuts follow 10 months of uninterrupted power generation. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says although Eskom…
Firefighters trying to take out a wildfire burning in the Silvermine section of Table Mountain National Park. 3 minutes Firefighters are still battling to contain a fire that is burning in the Silvermine Section of Table Mountain National Park, between Tokai and Noordhoek, in the Southern Peninsula. Around 200 households, including dozens of frail care…
Oil refinery Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the future of South Africa depends on the exploration and extraction of oil and gas, which will have a huge impact on the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mantashe paid a visit to the Renergen Helium extraction project in Virginia in the Free State, to…
The newly appointed SA ambassador to the US, Roelf Meyer. The DA says Roelf Meyer’s primary objective should be the swift repair of South Africa’s trade relations with the US. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Meyer as the newly appointed ambassador to the US on Tuesday. The DA’s spokesperson on International Relations, Ryan Smith, says as a veteran…
Suspended SAPS head of organised Crime, General Richard Shibiri testifying before the Commission Suspended SAPS head of organised crime, General Richard Shibiri, is expected to return to the stand at the Madlanga Commission of inquiry on Friday to face cross-examination. General Shibiri has testified about his relationship with attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. He told the Commission that he met Matlala…
Graphic depicting Youth Day 1 minute Businessman and Chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal Dr Reuel Khoza has called on the youth to rewrite their own history in re-imagining a better South Africa through entrepreneurship and ethical leadership. Dr Khoza delivered the keynote address at the 10th Tsietsi Mashinini Memorial Lecture in Soweto in memory…
Disbanding of PKTT should serve as a lesson, says Senthumule
