Boxing gloves. The gloves are on, and the stakes are high ahead of one of this year’s final major boxing tournaments, Survivor, The Eliminator Round. This weekend’s Golden Gloves event takes place at Emperor’s Palace on Kempton Park and has a R2.5 million prize purse. It’s a first of its kind. Golden Gloves is bringing…
South Africans from various church denominations gather for the National Day of Prayer in 2024. The Motsepe Foundation says it is all systems go for the annual National Day of Prayer, held at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 30 November. This is as preparations and plans are being finalised for the big event. More…
‘Cat’ Matlala appearing before Ad Hoc Committee Businessman and alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refuted statements that his business empire has been achieved through unlawful means. Matlala however, admitted that some of his businesses can be described as unethical but not unlawful. He was grilled by evidence leader, Advocate Norman Arendse. “I…
Orlando Pirates midfield maestro Sipho Mbule in action. Orlando Pirates scored twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory against Chippa United in their Betway Premiership clash played at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. Evidence Makgopa and Oswin Appollis found the back of the net for the Buccaneers after the Chilli Boys had…
Broken glasses at an accident scene. One person has died and nine others have sustained serious to minor injuries following a bus accident on the R57, 10km from Heilbron towards Petrus Steyn. Free State Emergency Medical Services Spokesperson, Sipho Towa, says the injured have been transported to Tokollo Hospital in Heilbron. Motorists are advised to…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi arrives to give testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Advocate Nyoko Muvangua, who is arguing for President Cyril Ramaphosa, has defended the establishment of the Madlanga Commission. Muvangua says the contention by uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and former President Jacob Zuma stating that the Madlanga Commission is…
The Proteas celebrating. The current South African men’s cricket team continues to write its own history. The reigning ICC World Test champions completed a test series whitewash against India, winning the second test in Guwahati by a crushing 408 runs. It’s the Proteas’ first test series victory on Indian soil since 1999. India, who required…
R34 between Hoopstad and Wesselsbron flooded after heavy rains. Heavy rains have caused flooding on the R34 between Hoopstad and Wesselsbron, near Mizpah farm. Free State Emergency Medical Services Spokesperson, Sipho Towa, has urged road users to exercise extreme caution and take extra precautions when traveling through the area. Motorists are also advised to reduce…
Front view of the Public Protector’s Head Office building in Johannesburg. Members of Parliament have lamented the long time the Parliamentary processes took to complete, adopt and make recommendation for the next deputy Public Protector (PP). On Thursday, the National Assembly adopted the recommendation of the Justice and Constitutional Portfolio Committee for Advocate Dinkie Dube…
Banyana players during training Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis,says next week’s international friendly against Morocco will give new players in her team a taste of what to expect at next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in that country. The team has been in camp in Johannesburg since Monday, preparing for the match against…
