Former Springbok lock, coach John Williams has died

Former Test lock and South Africa’s first post-isolation Springbok coach Dr John Williams passed away on Thursday morning. 1 minute Former Springbok lock and the first national coach post isolation, John Williams, has died in a Pretoria hospital after being in a coma for the past 10 days. Williams was a star-player for the Blue…

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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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Mashatile’s office to return precious stone gifted to wife

Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Humile Mashatile arrive at Marlboro Community Hall in Sandton, ahead of the Centenary Fundraising Gala Dinner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa. 1 minute The office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that arrangements are under way to return a precious stone gifted to his wife, Humile…

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Correctional Services expands prison bakery programme

Correctional Services Minister Dr. Pieter Groenewald opens a bakery at Westville Prison Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald says his department is moving ahead with the roll-out of bakeries across its facilities. He says this will save the department billions of rands in outsourcing fees. Minister of Correctional Services Dr Pieter Groenewald opened a newly established…

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Zuma to appeal R28.9 million repayment order

Former President Jacob Zuma enters the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, January 31, 2022. Former President Jacob Zuma is expected to launch an appeal on Monday morning against the judgment of the High Court in Johannesburg, which ordered him to repay R28.9 million in state-funded legal fees. The special motion will be heard virtually….

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