Confiscated unlicensed firearms Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they’ve made more than 5 000 arrests in September, many of which were in connection with unlicensed firearms. The arrests were made under Operation Shanela, a nationwide operation targeting serious and violent crimes in crime hotspots. The police’s Paul Magwaza says 105 unlicensed firearms were recovered. “These arrests…
A soccer ball. Most Betway Premiership coaches say that if the performance of various teams in the MTN-8 competition this past weekend is anything to go by, then they expect the upcoming season to be more competitive. A total of sixteen goals were scored in four fixtures played on Saturday and Sunday, setting the tone…
African National Congress (ANC) party flags. 1 minute Tensions are brewing between the newly-appointed Free State African National Congress (ANC) Youth League leadership and the outgoing 10th Provincial Executive Committee following the conference outcomes. Former ANCYL provincial secretary Mayibuye Bangane has written to the ANCYL national executive committee calling for an investigation into the outcome…
Natural gas pipeline 1 minute Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says diminishing current natural gas reserves in Pande, Mozambique present South Africa with both risk and opportunities. Ramokgopa says South Africa will no longer be able to import natural gas from Mozambique from next year. [WATCH] The African Energy Leadership Centre at Wits Business School…
The WestPark cemetery in Johannesburg. 1 minute Johannesburg residents have expressed mixed views on exploring alternative burial options. This as 39 of the 42 cemeteries managed by the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) reach full capacity. #JoburgUpdates Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) would like to inform residents, traditional leaders and funeral homes that…
Jah Prayzah FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has heaped praise on mbira players for preserving cultural heritage and upholding Hunhu/Ubuntu. In a speech read on her behalf at the recently-held Bira Rembira’s festival, Auxillia said it was heart-warming that Zimbabwean mbira players were revered worldwide. “We feel proud when our mbira players are acknowledged worldwide for…
File image: Health Minister, Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi briefs media. 2 minutes Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says 90% of the antiretroviral (ARV) in the country is paid for by the government. This as some civil organisations and activists raised concerns over the Trump administration’s abrupt freeze on foreign aid funding, including the US President’s…
[File photo] Firefighters work at the scene of a deadly blaze at Usindiso building. 2 minutes The case of alleged arsonist Sthembiso Mdlalose, who stands accused of deliberately setting the hijacked Usindiso building on fire that claimed 76 lives in 2023, has been postponed to Wednesday after one of the two witnesses who were expected…
Stilfontein mine shaft 2 minutes The rescue operation led by community volunteers in Khuma near Stilfontein to retrieve illegal miners at Shaft 11 in one of the disused mines in the area, will resume on Monday. This as the operation has been suspended for today. So far, 12 illegal miners have been retrieved and brought…
[File Image]: Bulls during a training match. 2 minutes Bulls centre, David Kriel says this weekend’s European Champions Cup showdown between the Pretoria side and Saracens in London is exactly the calibre of match he wants to be a part of to test himself. Saturday evening’s clash is a stand-out fixture among many blue chip…
