RiSA announces SAMA nominees

FILE | Sthembiso Thwala holds SAMA for best engineered album at the SAMA30. The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has officially revealed the nominees for the 31st South African Music Awards (SAMA). RiSA made the announcements through a livestream on Friday. RiSA CEO, Nhlanhla Sibisi says the SAMAs are not just about trophies but…

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Jo’burg mayor Dada Morero staying put for now

Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero maintains he always knew he would retain the mayoral chain despite a motion of no confidence against him. The DA tabled the motion against Morero, arguing that he had failed in his duties resulting in the City deteriorating. The opposition party also raised concerns with the…

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Motsoaledi to meet US representatives over funding cut

A hospital room. 1 minute Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says he will meet with representatives of the US government tomorrow to discuss that country’s suspension of foreign aid. US relief funding is currently active in seven districts in KwaZulu-Natal, five in the Eastern Cape, four in Gauteng and several districts in other provinces across…

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Mashayamombe gets global recognition

Nyari Mashayamombe was a finalist in the Changemaker grouping and other categories included Impact and Creativity. LOCAL woman and girl rights activist Nyari Mashayamombe was among the finalist of the world’s leading change-makers in sustainable development who were recognised at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Action Awards ceremony held in Rome last…

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Mpofu’s LPC hearing postponed

Adv Dali Mpofu in court 1 minute Electricity challenges and the amendment of some charges have promoted the postponement of the disciplinary hearing of Senior Counsel Advocate Dali Mpofu to a date yet to be announced. [WATCH] Senior Counsel Adv. Dali Mpofu’s disciplinary hearing before an independent Disciplinary Committee of the Legal Practice Council, on…

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Bosso fans divided over ‘boycott’

HIGHLANDERS fans HIGHLANDERS fans are divided over the proposed “boycott” of their remaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches, starting with the game against ZPC Kariba at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. A plan has been hatched to boycott matches and instead attend a function at the club house to mobilise funds to pay the…

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