Chinese President Xi Jinping 4 minutes Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Thursday their two countries should be “friends of steel”, as they pledged to boost cooperation to a new level at a time of heightened confrontation with the West. At talks in the Kremlin, the two leaders cast themselves as defenders…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the opening address at a government function. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says it’s all systems go for the National Budget to be presented on Wednesday. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is back to the drawing board, crafting a third Budget after the first two attempts failed due to disagreements among members…
File image: Police conduct anti-human trafficking operation. 2 minutes Gauteng police are investigating a suspected human trafficking case after 32 foreign nationals escaped from a house where they were held captive in Lombardy East, Johannesburg. Neighbours were alerted to the scene after hearing strange noises of people banging on doors and breaking windows. They then…
Gqeberha-based long distance runner Melikhaya Frans. 1 minute Gqeberha-based long distance runner Melikhaya Frans has won the ninth edition of the 1 City Marathon in Eastern Cape. The Nelson Mandela Bay’s flagship marathon saw over 2 000 athletics participate in the full, half, and 10-kilometre races respectively. Favourable weather conditions helped many runners to qualify for…
THE second edition of the NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon THE second edition of the NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon returns next month amid expectations of a high turnout given the interest it generated in its maiden voyage last year. The marathon, which seeks to promote rural tourism as well as a culture of fitness…
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson speaking in Parliament. 2 minutes The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has confirmed it’s taking legal action to evict former Members of Parliament who are refusing to move out of their subsidised accommodation. Three former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party MPs and one former African National Congress…
[FILE IMAGE]: An inmate behind bars. 2 minutes The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services says they have made sure that the new 12-day cycle meal plan for inmates adheres to health standards. This comes after the Department of Correctional Service implemented the new plan to introduce a variety of meals for nutritional balance. However, some…
Rugby balls on the field 1 minute The Bulls have strengthened their top 4 position in the United Rugby Championship, beating Italian side Zebre Parma 63-24 in Pretoria. The home side ran the Italians off their feet, scoring nine tries while Zebre only managed to cross their opponents’ line three times. The Pretoria side opened…
The party says the aim of Ramaphosa’s visit to the island is to honour freedom fighters who were incarcerated. 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC) leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, will visit Robben Island today to kick off the party’s 113th birthday celebrations. The visit aims to honour the resilience and sacrifices of freedom…
City of Tshwane Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya says the City is not only committed to addressing the challenges of energy supply but also maximising the economy and return on investment. She was addressing a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday about the City’s Investment Summit scheduled to take place next month. This is part…
