Remains of liberation hero Aaron Tiro return home

Flowers seen on a coffin. 1 minute Umkhonto WeSizwe Liberation War Veterans say they are relieved that the remains of liberation hero Aaron Tiro have been returned home. Tiro is being reburied today in his home in Lekubu village outside Zeerust in the North West. His remains were repatriated from Zambia. These veterans have described…

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McLaren’s Lando Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

File photo: McLaren’s Lando Norris. 1 minute Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to secure McLaren’s first Formula One constructors’ title since 1998 after teammate Oscar Piastri collided with Max Verstappen on the opening lap and finished 10th. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were second and third for Ferrari, the…

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Taxi driver found with 14 undocumented minors nabbed

Lebombo Border Post 2 minutes The Border Management Authority (BMA) has arrested the driver of a minibus intercepted at the Lebombo border post between South Africa and Mozambique for attempting to smuggle 14 undocumented minors into the country. The children, aged between 14 and 16, were travelling unaccompanied, and BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mokgotsi confirmed that…

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SAPS to continue monitoring mine shafts in Stilfontien

Senzo Mchunu, South African police minister, inspects outside the mineshaft where it is estimated that hundreds of illegal miners are believed to be hiding underground. 2 minutes North West police spokesperson Adéle Myburgh says they will continue to have members posted at mine shafts in Stilfontein. This comes as 1420 illegal miners have resurfaced at…

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Stellies suffers second defeat in Confed Cup

RS Berkane players celebrate after scoring a goal during their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Stellenbosch FC. 1 minute Stellenbosch FC have suffered their second defeat in the CAF Confederation Cup after going down 3-1 to RS Berkane of Morocco. Stellies are bottom of Group B with no points, after losing their opening match late…

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Free State residents advised to stay hydrated amid heatwave

[File Image] A boy cools off at Fontana della Barcaccia during a heatwave. 1 minute Free State residents are advised to stay hydrated as the province is experiencing heatwave conditions that will continue until Wednesday. South African Weather Service (SAWS) meteorologist Axinia Sethabela says the high temperatures will affect most parts of the province. Sethabela…

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