Leaked reportshows Millions of rands intended for toilets in rural schools were hijacked. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks NLC

Leaked report shows how Lottery school toilet project was hijacked

A 2020 report by auditors SekelaXabiso (SkX) has revealed how millions of rands intended for school toilets were hijacked. The report, commissioned by the National Lotteries Commission, shows that two non-profit companies controlled by lawyer Lesley Ramulifho each received R10-million in grants to build new toilets. One company was to Read more…

Eskom CEO André de Ruyter

André de Ruyter, Eskom’s CEO has resigned

André de Ruyter, Eskom’s chief executive officer, has reportedly resigned as the group’s CEO.   According to News24, de Ruyter informed board chairperson Mpho Makwana of his decision earlier in the week, and Makwana then informed Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Read Also: John Steenhuisen: Ramaphosa and the ANC are to Read more…

Kgopotso Ntsana was allegedly killed by Bongiwe Praise Magwaza

Bongiwe Praise Magwaza, 22, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend

Bongiwe Praise Magwaza, 22, from Bosksburg, Gauteng, is accused of murdering her 32-year-old boyfriend, Kgopotso Ntsana, a police officer.   On December 2, 2022, 34-year-old Sergeant Kgopotso Ntsana, who works at the Elsburg police station, was allegedly shot by his 22-year-old girlfriend after they had a disagreement at Leo Makalapa Read more…

Reaction Unit South Africa responded to the scene where the loan Shark was murdered

Loan Shark, 24, killed while using a toilet

KwaZulu-Natal – A 24-year-old loan shark was murdered in his home while using an outdoor toilet in Somkombo, Ndwedwe, on Tuesday night.   Ndwedwe Police contacted Reaction Unit South Africa, requesting medical assistance for the male. On arrival, a large crowd was gathering at the scene.   “Medics were escorted Read more…

Public toilets at New Brighton beach in Gqeberha have been vandalised and abandoned. Photo: Joseph Chirume

Gqeberha beachgoers will have to wait for the municipality to fix these filthy buildings

Beachgoers in Gqeberha this summer will have to wait for the municipality to find the R5-million needed to fix the filthy and ruined toilets, bathrooms and braai stands at New Brighton beach.   According to the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism website, New Brighton beach “is a large unspoilt beach … Read more…

deputy minister of social development, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu

Deputy Minister says women should avoid sexual activities when drunk

The deputy minister of social development, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, visited the Khotsong Women’s Hostel in Katlehong, where she gave a talk to women and girls about the nemesis of gender-based violence and femicide, coupled with the anti-substance abuse campaign, as part of the Festive Season initiative. On December 12, 2022, Zulu Read more…