4 minutes The South African government has vowed that the 14 fallen South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who died in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be given a decent send-off. The handing over of mortal remains will be held at the Airforce Base Swartkop in Centurion on Thursday. There will also…
2 minutes The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s leader in Parliament, Dr John Hlophe has urged South Africa not to surrender the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the rebels. This is amid calls by some political parties for the SANDF peacekeepers to withdraw from the war-torn eastern DRC. 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF)…
Gautrain at a station 1 minute Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says there are promising plans to expand Gautrain routes. Lesufi made the remarks during the National Assembly’s debate on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) he delivered last week Thursday. He says the rail transport system will start from Soweto to Fourways…
Australia’s Matthew Kuhnemann celebrates after taking a wicket in a test in 2023. REUTERS/Adnan Abid 1 minute Australia spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action after his dominant performance in the test series against Sri Lanka. The left-arm spinner was the most prolific bowler in Australia’s 2-0 whitewash in…
A crossword puzzle promoting Autism awareness. 4 minutes Access to education is a fundamental right afforded to all South Africans. But for children with Autism, schools that are equipped to teach them are few and far in between. A mother from Thaba Nchu in the Free State says she is worried about whether she will…
Lab technician doing testing 3 minutes Universities South Africa has called on their American research partners to lobby against the ban of foreign aid to critical research. Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut financial assistance to South Africa citing disapproval with the land expropriation laws. Universities South Africa expressed…
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks during SONA debate. 2 minutes Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has emphasised government’s commitment to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI). He has lambasted those who debate the NHI without reading the Act. Motsoaledi says as soon as people hear transformative processes to improve the lives of the poor,…
Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya addressing the council. 3 minutes Some residents of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality say although service delivery has improved in the capital, incorrect billing remains a challenge. On Tuesday, the City’s Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya presented a report on the multi-party coalition government’s first 100 days in office. Residents…
Pollsmoor Prison 1 minute The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says the escaped prisoner at Pollsmoor prison in the Western Cape, has been rearrested. 35-year-old Yanga Wayithi escaped ealier this week while maintaining the facility’s grounds. He’s serving a six-month sentence for theft and trespassing. Correctional Services’ spokesperson Singabakho Mxumalo says Wayithi will be facing…
February 2, 2025; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Collin Morikawa hits his third shot on the second hole during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images/File Photo 1 minute Golfer Collin Morikawa had decided to donate $1 000 per birdie throughout the…
