Law enforcement confiscated counterfeit goods worth millions: Govt

A joint operation resulted in the seizure of counterfeit and illicit goods worth R209 750 in the Pretoria Central area on November 19, 2024. 1 minute Justice Minister Thembi Simelane has revealed that law enforcement authorities have imposed fines and confiscated counterfeit goods worth millions in various provinces. This follows the formation of a multidisciplinary…

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Quintero handed opening Dakar stage win as favourites hold back

General view of the prologue 3 minutes American Seth Quintero led the two-week Dakar Rally on Saturday as race favourites in the car category slowed to secure better conditions for Sunday’s 48-hour Chrono stage in the Saudi Arabian desert. French Mini driver Guerlain Chicherit was fastest in the 413-km first stage around the southwestern town of Bisha but Toyota’s Quintero, who finished 50 seconds behind, was…

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ANC’s Mbalula summons Free State leadership to Luthuli House

ANC SG Fikile Mbalula at an event African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has summoned the Free State party leadership to Luthuli House in Johannesburg. This comes after it announced the redeployment of some mayors, chief whips and speakers of seven municipalities. The affected municipalities include Mafube, Moqhaka, Letsemeng, Nketoana, Nala, Masilonyana and Lejweleputswa….

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Limpopo rehab centre owner nabbed over murder of patient

The owner of a rehabilitation centre at Spitskop village outside Polokwane, Limpopo has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old patient. This brings to six the number of suspects arrested. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspects allegedly assaulted five patients who had escaped from the centre resulting in the death of…

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Political turmoil clouds SA’s economic outlook: Economist

2 minutes Economist says recent developments around the government of national unity have cast a cloud on the country’s economic future. On Wednesday, the Democratic Alliance (DA) voted against the 2025 fiscal framework passed by the National Assembly during a heated session. Standard Chartered Chief Economist for Africa and the Middle East Razia Khan says…

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It will be disastrous if we lose against Lesotho: Broos

Coach Hugo Broos during training 2 minutes Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says it will be disastrous if they lose a World Cup qualifier game against Lesotho. Broos had addressed media on the readiness of their game against ‘Likuena’. Bafana will lock horns with Lesotho at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on…

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ANC Peter Mokaba regional conference to go ahead despite disputes

2 minutes Limpopo’s African National Congress (ANC) Peter Mokaba regional task team leader, John Mpe, says the regional elective conference will go ahead despite murmurs from disgruntled party members. Mpe says about 120 delegates from various branches have been accredited to attend the 10th regional conference. He will be contesting against Capricorn District Executive Mayor…

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