Former International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor addressing a press conference. Former International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says that the upcoming G20 Summit will be an excellent opportunity for South Africa to showcase the country and the continent. South Africa, which has the G20 Presidency, will host the summit in November this year. Speaking at the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Queen Masalanabo Modjadji. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has legally recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the Queen of the Balobedu nation. This as Queen Modjadji who was recognised by government on March 31, 2016, in terms of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act has now turned 18. Her initial recognition…
The heavy rainfall is negatively affecting harvest on North West crops Some farmers in Ventersdorp, North West, say the recent torrential rains have negatively affected their crops. This means harvest will also be affected at the beginning of next year. 57-year-old Jeff Nong who has a grape farm is now counting his losses. “The damage…
Phethe Simiao has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape, kidnap and murder of Amantle Samane The man convicted of the rape and murder of six-year-old Amantle Samane has been sentenced to two life terms behind bars in the High Court in Johannesburg. The 25-year-old Mozambican national, Phethe Simiao, confessed to kidnapping, raping and…
FlySafair plane seen at an airport FlySafair cabin crew have downed tools. The striking workers that the South African Cabin Crew Association represents are demanding higher wages and the revision of the roster. FlySafair says it does not anticipate any disruptions to its flight schedule. The airline also says that more than two-thirds of its…
High Court in Johannesburg. The High Court in Johannesburg will on Wednesday hear an urgent application by businessman and philanthropist Collen Mashawana. Mashawana filed papers with the court seeking an interdict to stop news publication Daily Maverick and investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh from reporting further on his alleged involvement in the Independent Development Trust (IDT)…
Four suspects have been fatally shot during a shootout with police in Randfontein in the West Rand. The exact circumstances of the incident are still unclear at this stage. According to police, the suspects were believed to be on their way to commit an armed robbery before they were intercepted.
US dollar notes. 3 minutes The US dollar fell to its lowest in more than a week on Wednesday as investor nerves about a global trade war abated, while the Japanese yen rallied on the back of strong wage data. The dollar index, which tracks the currency against six peers, was last down 0.565% at…
A refugee illegally crosses the border. Cross border crime syndicates are becoming more brazen and ruthless in their attacks on people living in far northern KwaZulu-Natal. For years, government has tried to curb criminal syndicates from Mozambique, who are attacking residents of the Umkhanyakude district. People in this part of the province are calling on…
Road closure sign. eThekwini Metro Police say roads around Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will be closed today for the Betway Premiership match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs. Smiso Nkwayana Road will be closed between Battery Beach and the Sandile Thusi on-ramp. Only pedestrians will be allowed to use Umgeni Road and Masabalela…
