Banners advertising TICAD held in Yokohoma, Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reaffirmed the world’s fourth largest economy is eager to work with Africa. He addressed the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama. The gathering is held under the theme: Co-creating innovative solutions with Africa. South Africa is represented by President…
A specialist trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, October 17, 2022. Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on US President Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on…
State witness in Joshlin Smith’s case, Lorentia Lombaard, seen testifying at the case. 1 minute The cross-examination of the state’s section 204 witness in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joshlin Smith is expected to continue today. Lourentia Lombaard told the court that Kelly Smith had confided in her that she had sold Joshlin…
3 minutes It is time for South African men to be better human beings, change their violent ways, and learn to coexist with women and children. Men from across the country gathered for the annual summit to speak about their challenges, hear each other out, confront their traumas and build one another. The EmpowaMen Summit…
[FILE IMAGE]: Youth protest over lack of employment options. An organisation called Baithaopi Free Skills Development in Moshawane near Mahikeng has volunteered to transfer skills to interested residents in the province, particularly the youth. With the province currently leading with the unemployment rate in the country, the organisation says the aim of this free skill…
SA Police Service badge. 2 minutes A police captain accused of raping a trainee has been granted bail of R8 000 by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. It is alleged that the 59-year-old officer threatened to serve the 20-year-old with a misconduct letter for failing to salute him if she did not sleep with him. The…
File Image: Matric learners in an exam room. 1 minute The Northern Cape Department of Basic Education has urged law enforcement agencies to deal harshly with matriculants who organise ‘pens down’ parties after finishing their exams. The department says it will work closely with police and parents to discourage learners from participating in any gatherings…
[File image] A man in handcuffs. 1 minute Four most wanted members of a notorious gang in the Amaoti area of Inanda township, north of Durban, have been arrested in connection with over 20 murder cases. The four, who are aged between 21 and 33, were arrested by an intelligence-driven multidisciplinary team. Police spokesperson Robert…
South African U20 national team players. 2 minutes The South African U20 side has made history by winning the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) for the first time on Sunday evening in Egypt. This when Amajita beat Morocco by a solitary second half goal when star midfielder, Gomolemo Kekana fired home a beautiful goal…
What is left of the minibus taxi that was involved in the Van Reenen’s Pass in KwaZulu-Natal. 1 minute The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department says its video footage shows that the crash in which 17 people were killed at Van Reenen’s Pass happened after the driver of the minibus taxi apparently lost control of the vehicle….
