Flies on a plant 1 minute Pest control experts say hot and humid weather conditions are contributing to the current fly infestation in Gauteng. Residents have been complaining about too many flies in their homes. Mario Pluke, a technical manager of a pest control company, has recommended cleaning and disinfecting surfaces regularly to eliminate food…
Candle burns during a power outage 2 minutes Eskom has announced Stage 3 load shedding from 5 PM Friday evening, lasting through the weekend. The utility cites unexpected breakdowns caused by boiler tube failures at several power stations. The power cuts follow 10 months of uninterrupted power generation. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says although Eskom…
NSFAS application form. 1 minute Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Dr. Mimmy Gondwe has described the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) as incompetent. She says delays to pay students’ allowances has a negative impact on their studies. Gondwe was speaking at the Goldfields TVET College in Welkom in the Free State yesterday. “NSFAS…
SANDF members. 3 minutes The South African National Defense Force (SANDF) has released the names of the 14 fallen soldiers who died during and following a battle with M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier in the week. Another soldier has, meanwhile, succumbed to their injuries while in hospital in the…
Some of the contents confiscated by police. 2 minutes The South African Police Service (SAPS) has cracked down on counterfeit trade, seizing fake goods worth over R90 million and arresting 37 suspects in a series of operations conducted in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal throughout January. More than 70,000 counterfeit items, including cellphones, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, toys, clothing,…
NSFAS Logo. 1 minute As institutions of higher learning prepare to resume teaching and learning for the new academic year, concerns are mounting as to whether students will find accommodation. The Private Student Housing Association says the Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has not paid them their R44 million debt for student accommodation for last…
The WestPark cemetery in Johannesburg. 1 minute Johannesburg residents have expressed mixed views on exploring alternative burial options. This as 39 of the 42 cemeteries managed by the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) reach full capacity. #JoburgUpdates Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) would like to inform residents, traditional leaders and funeral homes that…
Skateboard. 2 minutes Some young girls who are participants at the Kimberley Diamond Cup say the extreme sport of skating needs more girls to participate in it. At least 80 participants from five provinces were competing against each other for the coveted prize money of 100,000 at the Kimberley Diamond Cup skateboarding grand slam competition….
Police seen at Shaft 11 in Stilfontein, North West. 1 minute Police say they will not be deterred in their efforts to find the so-called Stilfontein illegal mining kingpin Neo Tshoaeli, popularly known as Tiger. Though he emerged with other illegal miners from underground during the government-led retrieval operation, it is reported that he never…
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs players captured during the derby. 1 minute Orlando Pirates have created history by beating arch-rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, four times in a row for the first time in history. Pirates recorded a narrow one-nil victory in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium this afternoon, the 10th successive time that the…
