Joburg EMS on high alert as rain persist

Grey clouds seen during a rainy day. 1 minute Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) officials are keeping a close eye on low lying areas and have warned communities to ensure that they’re safe at all times amid expectations of more rain. Residents are urged to stay safe. Joburg EMS Spokesperson Nana Radebe says people should…

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Parents slam “snail’s pace” Govt on Autism education

Autism awareness. 3 minutes Despite raising autism awareness, stigma and discrimination remain significant challenges for individuals with autism. Parents of children with autism have criticised the government for moving at a snail’s pace to recognise and educate society. This was revealed at an autism awareness campaign led by the Family of Neuro-developmental Disorders Foundation in…

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Parliament threatens to take action against Sascoc

File image: Sascoc banner. 1 minute Parliament has warned the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) that legislative action could be used to enforce compliance. It has emerged that Sascoc has been ignoring the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture when called to appear. Chairperson of the committee Joe McGluwa says they…

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ANC MP blames NPA for failing victims in Omotoso case

Televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho appearing in the Gqeberha High Court 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) member of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Oscar Mathafa, says they blame the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for letting the victims down in the Timothy Omotoso case. The…

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De Bruyne to leave Man City at the end of season

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne 2 minutes Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will leave the Premier League club at the end of the season, the 33-year-old Belgian announced on Friday. De Bruyne has lifted 16 trophies since joining City from German side VfL Wolfsburg in 2015 — a haul that includes six Premier League…

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