Category: News

Two members of Gauteng’s executive council (MECs) and a deputy mayor said they share the grief of families of pupils who died in the horror car crash in Carletonville on Wednesday. 11 pupils died when a Ford Ranger rammed into a Toyota Siyaya on the N12 near Fochville, causing it to overturn before it eventually… Read more

A 67-year-old woman and a toddler are in critical condition after they were attacked by a Rottweiler in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is understood the grim attack happened on Thursday in Kwadukuza. IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick said it is unclear why the dog attacked the child and her grandmother. Rottweiler attack “IPSS Medical Rescue… Read more

The murder case against Grayson James Beare has been postponed as the suspect could undergo another mental health evaluation. The Durban Magistrate’s Court was set to hear Beare’s bail application on Thursday, but the proceedings were delayed again at the request of the defense. In an urgent application, Beare’s lawyer requested that the court order… Read more

Different business executives have expressed how Covid-19 was an eye-opener on how much South Africa can do on its own without importing anything. The sentiments were shared at the Nedbank Commercial Banking Manufacturing Roundtable held in Randburg on Thursday. The roundtable aimed to engage different stakeholders about the advancement of manufacturing in the country. Covid-19:… Read more

Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. The East African nation was left reeling after peaceful rallies last month over steep tax increases flared into deadly violence with police firing at crowds who stormed parliament, leaving it… Read more

Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene says Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Gayton McKenzie should investigate individuals who received money unduly from the department. On Wednesday, McKenzie released a list of over 3000 individuals who had benefited from the department’s Covid-19 relief scheme. Those who benefited included artists and other professionals in… Read more

People living in the Northern Cape and Western Cape should brace for a few more days of very cold weather while multiple fire danger warnings have been issued for Friday. This after bad weather forced Cape Winelands and Overberg schools to remain closed on Friday. Weather warnings, Friday 12 July In its regional forecast, the SA… Read more

Heavy rainfall and flooding in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts have damaged school properties and transport routes. As a result, the Western Cape Department of Education announced its decision to keep schools closed in the districts on Friday. “We do not take the decision to close schools lightly and have the best interests of… Read more

Samsung Electronics South Africa today announced the all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, alongside the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. A New Chapter in Mobile AI with Foldables Samsung is ushering in a new era of mobile AI by leveraging the unique capabilities of its… Read more

Jabulani Mtshali, the alleged hit man hired to kill Nomsa Mudau’s husband in 2018, told the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court he was promised R75,000 for the job. Mudau and her co-accused convicted killer Rosemary Ndlovu appeared in court on Thursday on charges of attempted murder. They are alleged to have conspired to kill Mudau’s ex-husband,… Read more