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Slot defends Alexander-Arnold after poor performance against Man Utd

Trent Alexander-Arnold and manager Arne Slot , Anfield, Liverpool, January 5, 2025. 3 minutes Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended Trent Alexander-Arnold who drew scathing criticism from pundits after their 2-2 draw with mid-table Manchester United on Sunday, a result that felt like “two points lost” for the Premier League leaders. United’s Bruno Fernandes and Diogo…

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Heatwave expected to hit Cape Town on Friday

The sun setting over the City of Cape Town The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management and SA Weather Service has cautioned the public against high temperatures expected on Friday.  Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Sonica Lategan, says the hot temperatures are expected to climb to 30°C , which also increases the risk of veld…

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E Cape ANC calls for more policing after Mabini’s murder

File image: Police officers prepare for a crime operation. 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape have reiterated their call for increased policing resources to be allocated for the province following community activist Pamela Mabini’s murder. Mabini, who was a whistleblower in the Timothy Omotoso rape and trafficking case, was gunned…

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Gauteng bans unauthorized sale of pesticide Terbufos

A bottle marked with poison label 1 minute The Gauteng government has decided to ban the sale of Terbufos by unlicensed businesses, a pesticide which was found to have caused the recent deaths of six Soweto children. Premier Panyaza Lesufi says only licensed businesses will be able to sell the pesticide also known as “halepherimi”….

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Salaries of public office bearers set to increase by 4.1%

South African money The salaries of public office bearers will be increased by 4.1% and 3.8% in different categories.    The determination has been made by President Cyril Ramaphosa and is set to come into effect on April 1, 2026.   The increase follows the recommendation by the Independent Commission for Remuneration of Public Office Bearers.     The…

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