Over 100 overloaded vehicles taken off the road in Limpopo

Operation “malayisha” in Limpopo Limpopo’s Transport Department has taken more than 100 vehicles off the road due to overloading and unroadworthy at the Mantsole Traffic Control Centre.  The route links Gauteng, North West and Limpopo as well as the Groblers Bridge into Botswana. Department spokesperson Matome Taueatsoala says the vehicles include buses, minibus taxis and…

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E Cape teacher accused of human trafficking seeking bail

FILE IMAGE | Chairs and tables inside of a courtroom. The bail application of a 52-year-old East London teacher accused of human trafficking and forcing young girls into prostitution has been adjourned to tomorrow for closing argument. Vuyokazi Gana is accused of luring young girls from Mthatha, promising them a better future and job opportunities in East London. In a written…

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Manamela sets up war room ahead of 2026 academic year

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announces the establishment of a war room for 2026. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has announced the establishment of a war room for the Post-School Education and Training sector for the 2026 academic year. Manamela says the war room will bring together the leadership of the department, NSFAS,…

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Scott dangles US$10K carrot to each player

Sakupwanya paid each of the 19 players and 11 technical staff US$1 500 after their 5-1 win over DZ Royals midweek. SCOTTLAND FC president Pedzisayi “Scott” Sakupwanya has dangled a US$10 000 carrot for each player if the team wins promotion to the Premier Soccer League. The team currently sits second on the Northern Region…

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Bayern Munich cruises past Union Berlin with two goals from Kane

Bundesliga-Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring their first goal with Michael Olise and teammates REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth 1 minute Striker Harry Kane scored twice as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich eased past visitors Union Berlin 3-0 on Saturday to provisionally open up a three-point gap at the top. The Bavarians, who host Benfica in the Champions…

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Diabetes is a pandemic waiting to happen: Dr Newton

Testing blood sugar levels. 1 minute November is Diabetes Month and South African citizens are facing a diabetes crisis. The number of South Africans developing the silent killer disease is increasing daily. According to a study by Statistics South Africa, diabetes is the second leading cause of deaths in South Africa overall after Tuberculosis. CEO…

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Parliament members call for urgent gambling reforms

Cards, poker, dices are seen on the picture illustrated. Members of Parliament (MPs) have agreed to the urgent need to reform the gambling industry. This was a parliamentary mini-debate under the theme, “The gambling crisis in South Africa and the need for measures to better regulate the gambling industry to protect South Africans from gambling…

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