Mr Jerry Boshoga Police have dismissed what it says are misleading and false information claiming that kidnapped Pretoria businessman, Jerry Boshoga, has been found dead. The SAPS has confirmed that investigations into Boshoga’s kidnapping is at an advanced stage. The businessman has not been found alive nor deceased. Boshoga was last seen on November 18th…
Slain South African artist, Oupa John Sefoka, famously known as DJ Sumbody. Police say a conviction in the murder case of Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, would give the bereaved family some closure. Four people have been arrested in the case. They appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, in Johannesburg, yesterday. The…
A new credit utilisation survey has shown a growing dependency as consumers buckle under the pressure of the higher cost of living. This is contained in payday lender Wonga’s survey, where 85% of the 12 000 respondents actively use credit. The drivers behind this borrowing paint a complex picture of vulnerability, resilience and untapped economic potential….
Evidence Makgopa celebrating a goal with his teammates Orlando Pirates will be looking to win their maiden Carling Knockout Cup when they take on Marumo Gallants in the final in Polokwane on Saturday. Pirates already have the MTN-8 trophy in their cabinet and the Cup Kings are up against a club that’s never won anything…
Source: Investec. Before closing the account, Investec questioned Aventro about R85m received from Qatar intended to promote goodwill for a future Qatari project in South Africa. The funds received by Aventro were to be distributed – at Aventro’s discretion – to entrepreneurs in South Africa, to the ANC in the form of donations and R10m…
Madlanga Commission proceedings The family of Emmanuel Mbense, who was tortured to death in April 2022, are demanding answers. Mbense was allegedly tortured by law enforcement and private security officers and subsequently dumped in a dam. This follows Witness D’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission, who has since been identified as Marius van der Merwe….
[FILE IMAGE]: Bicycles at a school. Learners who received 120 bicycles at Hanyani Secondary School in Niani, outside Musina in Limpopo, have expressed gratitude. Non-profit organisation Qhubeka, ABSA and the University of Johannesburg identified the school for the donation. Some learners travel several kilometres to and from school because they have no transport. One of…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube speaking at a media briefing. 1 minute Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the department has recovered an overpayment of more than R21 million for one of its infrastructure projects. This overpayment occurred in the 2022/23 financial year. Gwarube answered a written Parliamentary question – on whether she has discovered…
Compliance inspection conducted as part of Operation Shanela, at a spaza shop in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Nov 2024 1 minute The City of Johannesburg is calling on spaza shop owners to take immediate action and submit their applications for registration before the impending deadline of Friday, December 13. To date, a total of 5 944…
Comedian, actor and writer Ebenhaezer Dibakwane. 1 minute Celebrated comedian, actor and writer Ebenhaezer Dibakwane, has been laid to rest in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The 31-year-old Dibakwane passed away on Friday last week. His family has revealed that he struggled with depression for years. They say they pray that this tragedy reminds people of the need…
