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Five suspects including Mandela’s grandson arrested for car hijacking

A suspect in handcuffs. 1 minute Police have arrested five suspects including late former President Nelson Mandela’s grandchild for possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm. The vehicle was recovered at Mandela’s former home in Houghton, Johannesburg. Johannesburg Metro Police received information regarding the location of a white Toyota Corolla that was hijacked…

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DPWI aiming to deal decisively with failing contractors

A worker drills at a construction site. 2 minutes Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says contractors who fail to deliver on public infrastructure projects will face immediate blacklisting. He says only competent contractors will be allowed to get involved in national infrastructure projects. Mcpherson was delivering a ministerial statement on the delays caused by…

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No injuries reported following Joburg tremor: EMS

File image: Road damaged by an earth tremor. 1 minute The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) says no injuries or damage have been reported following an earth tremor last night. They say the tremor was experienced in large parts of Johannesburg. However, the Council for Geosciences has yet to confirm this including its…

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Theatre group speaks out against GBV

HILLARY Tafadzwa Gregory Indi HILLARY Tafadzwa Gregory Indi, leader of Elysium Magna Dance Theatre group, says their yet-to-be televised production, Shinga Ndozvinoita Imba, intends to provoke conversation against gender-based violence (GBV). Indi said GBV has left the victims with scars and some die in silence as they endure abuse due to societal misconceptions that tolerate…

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Users illegally bypassing pre-paid meters will be fined: Ramakgopa

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addresses the media on November 20, 2024. 1 minute Electricity and Energy Minister  Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says that those who have been consuming electricity illegally by bypassing their pre-paid meters have until next month to comply. This follows Eskom’s completion of a meter recoding process at the weekend…

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DRC writes to F1 urging suspension of Rwanda race talks

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 28, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen leads at the start of the race 3 minutes The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged Formula One to end talks with Rwanda over hosting a race, saying the Liberty Media-owned…

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Balton subpoenaed over two ANC MK members’ deaths in 1989

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF), Neeshan Balton has been subpoenaed to appear before the Randburg Magistrates Court tomorrow. 2 minutes The Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF), Neeshan Balton has been subpoenaed to appear before the Randburg Magistrates Court on Friday to answer questions relating to the deaths of two African National Congress (ANC)…

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ARB rules Melon Mobile’s ‘unlimited’ plans are misleading: here’s why

Source: www.unsplash.com Industry standards Melon Mobile has defended its advertising as reasonable, arguing that the limits set on usage were transparent and fair within industry norms. However, the ARB concluded that such practices do not align with the strict interpretation of “unlimited,” as they imply no restrictions. The dispute centres on Melon Mobile’s advertising on…

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