Ramaphosa urges South Africans to work with authorities to end crime

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the official Reconciliation Day commemoration in Vredendal, in the Western Cape on December 16, 2024. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to work with authorities to end crime and corruption in their communities. Ramaphosa addressed the Reconciliation Day commemoration in Vredendal, in the Western Cape yesterday. He…

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Jose Riveiro to lead all-star team against Magesi

Player taking a corner kick 2 minutes Spanish mentor, Jose Riveiro is happy that local football fans voted for him for a second consecutive year to lead the Carling All Star team, this time against Carling knockout champions, Magesi F.C. The Orlando Pirates coach was also on the bench of last year’s Carling All Star…

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Calls for more assistance for visually impaired people

Person reading braille 1 minute As Disability Month comes to an end, the Mpumalanga Blind Skills Development Hub calls for more support for the liberation of visually impaired people. The non-profit organisation held an art exhibition for visually impaired people at the Nelspruit Art Gallery where they showcased their handmade work. The event also introduced…

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VIP protection officers accused of assault back in court

VIP protection vehicle blue lights. 2 minutes The case against eight former members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection unit is expected to continue in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg today. The officers were arrested after allegedly being caught on video assaulting civilians on the side of the N1 highway in Johannesburg in…

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Rand, stocks, government bonds slump

South African rand notes. 2 minutes The rand, stocks and government bonds slumped on Monday following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s comment on how he would cut off funding for South Africa. This morning, the rand traded at R18.89 against the US dollar, about 1% weaker than its closing level on Friday. On Sunday,…

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Polokwane municipality whistle blower defends exposing corruption

City of Polokwane A concerned Polokwane resident who published material on his social media platforms revealing allegations of tender fraud, has defended his position. Thapelo Molepo leaked documents which detailed alleged tender irregularities within the Polokwane Municipality amounting to more than R700 million. The leaked documents suggest that some of the tender beneficiaries of the…

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SANDF military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission

Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) take part in a training exercise. 4 minutes South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to the Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and diplomatic sources say after 14 of its soldiers were killed in fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels last month. The…

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