April 2023

DA Deputy Federal Leader [IMAGE: Supplied]

DA Deputy Federal Chair Solly Malatsi Calls for Change in KwaZulu-Natal

Story Continues below advertisement In a speech delivered at the DA KwaZulu-Natal Congress in Durban, Solly Malatsi, the DA Deputy Federal Chair, called for change in the province. Malatsi criticized the current government for its corruption and lack of care for its citizens, particularly in regards to education, electricity, and Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
SPU src president, Israel Mulovhedzi

SPU’s president, Israel Mulovhedzi arrested for assaulting a female student

Story Continues below advertisement Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Student Representative Council (SRC) president, Aifheli Israel Mulovhedzi, was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a first-year female student on Friday, 21 April 2023. Mulovhedzi, a fourth-year student, is said to have assaulted a female student at one of SPU’s Campus residences. The Read more…
By admin, ago
A collage image of the late Dr Mapuleng Angeline Montse and Teboho Montse. [IMAGE: Supplied]

Sangoma Pays Tribute to Late Aunt in New Album

Story Continues below advertisement Sangoma and music producer Teboho Montse, also known as Mkhanyakude, recently released a new album titled “Dloziville,” which features a contribution from her late aunt, Dr. Mapuleng Angeline Montse. Dr. Montse, also known as Mpandezabangoma kaMpande, passed away on August 1, 2021, leaving behind a legacy Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
THP Abraham Mnguni [PHOTO: Facebook]

Traditional Health Practitioner Advocates for Self-Regulation to Preserve Authenticity and Cultural Significance in South Africa

Story Continues below advertisement Abraham Mnguni, a Traditional Health Practitioner in Evaton West, Gauteng, South Africa, has expressed his views on the government’s regulation of Traditional Health Practitioners. In an opinion piece, Mnguni stated that he is against government regulation and has always stood for self-regulation of the practice. Mnguni, Read more…
By Ayanda, ago

DA demands transparency in Phumelela MPAC report

Story Continues below advertisement The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the Phumelela Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) report to be returned due to outstanding documents and unanswered questions. The DA has demanded transparency and accountability from the municipality and has threatened to refer the matter to the Provincial Public Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
Learners at a school in KwaZulu-Natal [MAGE: Supplied]

ActionSA calls for transparency in multi-million Rand school nutrition tender irregularities in KwaZulu-Natal

Story Continues below advertisement Tender Irregularities ActionSA has called on the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, to be transparent about the awarding of a multi-million Rand National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) tender to a single individual, which has resulted in approximately 5400 schools in the province being without Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
A Table Bay Harbour police officer was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case involving three other suspects. Picture: File

Detective Constable Arrested for Jail Break Attempt in Johannesburg

Story Continues below advertisement A 34-year-old detective constable has been arrested for defeating the ends of justice after he attempted to book out a foreign national businessman, Frank Buyanga, from Johannesburg Correctional Service. The constable’s arrest was made by the Serious Corruption Investigation Unit on Friday, April 14, 2023. According Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
An Eskom logo is seen in Sunninghill, Sandton. [PHOTO: Reuters]

South Africa Faces Extended Stage 6 Loadshedding Due to Power Shortage

Story Continues below advertisement Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity supplier, has announced that Stage 6 loadshedding will continue until further notice due to a shortage of generation capacity. The power supplier has urged South Africans to use electricity sparingly and efficiently to alleviate the pressure on the power system. According Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, National Orders Advisory Council. [PHOTO: Supplied]

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng appointed to National Orders Advisory Council

Story Continues below advertisement The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa has announced the appointment of Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng to the National Orders Advisory Council. The council is responsible for advising the President on the awarding of national orders, which recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
Rassie Nkune, Albert Gama, Philemon Lukhele and Lawrence Mkhatshwa stand accused of the murder of Hillary Gardee. [PHOTO: Ntwaagae Seleka, News24]

Key Witnesses Untraceable: Charges Provisionally Withdrawn in Hillary Gardee Murder Case

Story Continues below advertisement Charges against the four men accused of the murder of Hillary Gardee have been provisionally withdrawn due to the inability to trace key state witnesses. The Economic Freedom Fighters issued a media statement expressing their disappointment in the decision, while the National Prosecuting Authority released a Read more…
By Ayanda, ago