A sign cautioning of an accident. Three people have been killed in an accident after their vehicle collided head-on with a truck on the N4 toll road between Matsulu and Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The deceased were certified dead on the scene. One person has been seriously injured. The driver of the truck escaped unharmed. Provincial…
Ministers and deputy ministers attend Cabinet Lekgotla. The extended Cabinet Lekgotla will end in Pretoria on Thursday afternoon, with its outcomes set to form the basis of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the 12th of next month. The two-day meeting was called to discuss plans and priorities for the year,…
A ferry loading passengers. 1 minute The Free State Tourism Department says it plays an important role in driving the province’s economy. The department celebrated the start of its tourism campaign at the Gariep Dam Open Park in the Xhariep District yesterday. Motorists drive through the Free State when visiting other provinces like the Eastern…
People living in this area travel long distances looking for the precious liquid. This year’s El Niño-induced drought makes it even worse for them. TWIGGY trees with no sign of life, rocky terrains and a generally dry outlook characterise this location. Found in the lower south of the country, Chikombedzi is the true definition of…
EC Judge President Selby Mbenenge 2 minutes The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has ruled that gender expert Lisa Vetten may testify in the ongoing inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. The decision follows a request by evidence leader Advocate Salome Scheepers, who indicated on Monday that she was not ready…
A South African National Defence Force soldier. The Northern Cape High Court has found a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier, Desmond Zwakala guilty of shooting and killing Kimberley Boys High learner, Amogelang Assegai. His co-accused, who was allegedly the driver of the vehicle that sped off after Assegai was shot, was found not…
Fire damage at Paarl Hospital Police have arrested a suspect, who is allegedly responsible for the fire at the Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday. Health authorities say the Outpatient Department sustained extensive damage. Maternity patients had to be evacuated to nearby facilities. A small section of the hospital was affected. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says…
RMB building The RMB Where to Invest in Africa Index ranks South Africa at number four, the position it also held last year. The report says South Africa maintains this position as a crucial hub with a robust financial sector. Seychelles was ranked number one for a stable environment and high human development, followed by…
ANCYL President Collen Malatji addresses the crowd at the Peter Mokaba Memorial Lecture African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji says the party’s National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, must explain himself over his unemployment remarks. In an interview with SABC News, Mantashe linked youth unemployment to a lack of effort in applying for jobs. Malatji warned that if…
Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya addressing the council. 1 minute Tshwane residents must brace themselves for new tariff hikes soon. This as the City’s debtor’s book remains shockingly high, despite efforts to increase revenue collection. The Tshwane Mayor and her mayoral committee briefed the media in Pretoria, on the City’s service delivery milestones since the…
