Funeral flowers. One of the three people who died of suspected food contamination at Mmotong-wa-Bogobe in Ga-Maja, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, was laid to rest at the village on Saturday. Linah Machete (54) and two other people died, while 123 others fell ill after consuming food at a funeral last weekend. Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi…
Diepkloof residents protesting. Eskom says there is no power outage at Diepkloof hostel in Soweto, but that electricity was disconnected due to non-payment. The clarification comes amid rising tensions, with residents complaining of a prolonged power cut in the area which is impacting daily lives. The residents say they have had no electricity since Monday….
Six arrested for public violence at Diepkloof hostel With the ongoing protest action at the Diepkloof hostel in Soweto, the Police have since arrested six people for public violence. This as frustrated residents in the area have taken to the streets in protest over prolonged electricity outage. They say they have been without power since…
Suspended Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Police Chief Umashi Dhlamini testifies at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. Live stream below:
Freedom Day celebrations Some Gauteng residents believe government should do more to create job opportunities and fight corruption. This as the country prepares to mark the 32nd anniversary of freedom on Monday. The famous Vilakazi Street in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Freedom Park in Pretoria have seen an increase in tourists this week. South Africans Sipho…
Head coach of AmaZulu FC, Arthur Zwane celebrates on field. AmaZulu came from behind to beat relegation threatened Chippa United 5-1 at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium. Usuthu registered their 12th win of the season to cement their place in fourth spot on the Betway Premiership. AmaZulu have now collected 42 points after 26 matches. Chippa…
Freedom Day poster Activist, Seth Mazibuko has challenged young people to change of their own lives by getting involved in community activities. Monday marks national Freedom Day. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the day’s celebrations in Bloemfontein. Mazibuko has encouraged the youth to create their own visions for the future. “I’m challenging our…
FILE | The FNB Stadium in Soweto where the Soweto Derby will be taking place. South African football giants Orlando Pirates will take on Kaizer Chiefs in the second Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium this Sunday afternoon. It’s the rivals’ second match of the Betway Premiership season. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has warned…
SAPS crime scene graphic. An 18-year-old boy has been shot dead in Eureka Estate on the Cape Flats. The incident which happened on Saturday night is suspected to be gang-related. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk says, “According to reports, the occupants of the house at the mentioned address heard gunshots outside when the deceased came running into…
Poland’s Iga Swiatek Six-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek retired from her Madrid Open round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday due to illness, trailing 6-7(4) 6-2 0-3. The fourth seed at the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament left the court in tears, having called for medical assistance during the match. “The past two days…
