A supermoon, the biggest and brightest full moon of the year, coincides with a total lunar eclipse making the moon appear red Table Mountain National Park is cautioning visitors to observe safety measures as many will converge at vantage points of the mountain for the viewing of the lunar eclipse, this weekend. The so called…
SAPS members at Stilfontein illegal mining operation site. 2 minutes Illegal miners living in Samaria informal settlement, just outside Kimberley, Northern Cape, have vowed to continue mining illegally despite alleged harassment by law enforcement agencies. The Zama Zamas have been making a living by mining near their area despite encountering challenges in their trade. Community…
[File photo] Australia’s Rob Valetini Australia loose forward Rob Valetini and lock Will Skelton were omitted from the match-day squad for Sunday’s one-off Fiji test in a blow to the Wallabies’ preparations for the British & Irish Lions series. The pair have been struggling with injuries, local media have reported, leaving coach Joe Schmidt short…
A drop of water coming out of a tap. Amathole District Municipality Spokesperson, Sisa Msiwa, says while a long-term solution is in the pipeline, the provision of water is temporarily hampered by the huge demand in the local municipality. [IN THE NEWS] Dr. BJ Mthembu, the Municipal Manager of the Amathole District Municipality, had an…
The late Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras. The family of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock says it’s too distraught to comment on the arrest of another suspect in his killing. The 25-year-old Mozambican national was arrested in an informal settlement in Primrose, east of Johannesburg on Friday night. The South African Police Services…
Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director, Xolani Nciza testifying at the Madlanga Commission Former Ekurhuleni Municipality employee relations head, Xolani Nciza has described how the Ekurhuleni Metro Police (EMPD) was weaponised against him after his suspension. Nciza was suspended from the City of Ekurhuleni in September 2023 for his role in the disciplinary hearing of EMPD…
Longwe Twala during a court appearance. 1 minute The case against legendary musician and record producer, Sello Chicco Twala‘s son Longwe, has been postponed to Monday by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. Longwe Twala was re-arrested after he violated his bail conditions by not showing up in court. He faces a charge of theft after he…
[FILE IMAGE]: The spaza shop cordoned off. 1 minute The South African Spaza-Shops Association has urged the government to convene a National Imbizo to address issues affecting spaza shop owners and informal traders nationwide. The call comes after the deadline for spaza shop and food outlet registration passed yesterday. Association President Kgothatso Ramautso addressed the…
The accused in court for his mother’s murder. WARNING: This story contains graphic details of violence. A 40-year-old man has appeared in the Seshego Magistrates Court, in Limpopo, in connection with the murder of his 87-year-old mother. The incident took place at Sebora village, Ga-Mashashane outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The woman was hacked to death…
A man stands at a branch of the South African Post Office. 1 minute The South African Post Office (SAPO) will stay open for another month thanks to a R150 million from National Treasury. However, its long-term survival still depends on securing billions from the fiscus. According to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), should SAPO…
