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COVID-19 crimes are haunting unscrupulous government officials and their associates. In a case proving how futile criminal activities are, 22 senior officials who work for the Mpumalanga Public Works Department and their co-accused have lost assets and properties valued at R52.6 million to the state. The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) seized the […]

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, is optimistic that Team South Africa will bring back plenty of gold medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The first batch of Team SA athletes left the country yesterday, with others scheduled to leave over the next couple of days. At the 2020 Olympics, Team SA only managed to bring back three medals, with the only gold coming from superstar swimmer, Tatjana Schoenmacher. This time McKenzie […]

The state is opposing the application for separate trials made by two of the accused in the VBS looting scandal, Kabelo Matsepe and Danny Msiza, who are represented by disgraced former NPA boss, Sean Abrahams, who has returned to private law practice. The state argues that separating the cases would undermine their prosecution, as the evidence relies on the fact that all 13 accused in the matter acted together. State […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa says for South Africa to work- government must restore the culture of not just building but also maintaining infrastructure. He delivered his Opening of Parliament Address in Cape Town last night, outlining the priorities of the 7th administration. WATCH | Lutendo Evens Mugagadeli, widely known as "Vendaboy Poet," was the chosen Imbongi for the Opening of Parliament Address. This multi-talented artist has made a name for himself […]

South Africans from all walks of life descended to the Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto, today to pay their final respects to legendary football coach and administrator, Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala. Dignitaries, including CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, Orlando Pirates chairman, Irvin Khoza, SAFA President, Danny Jordaan, and Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, were among those in attendance. Tshabalala's childhood friend and fellow coach, Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba, paid a moving tribute […]

Stormers lock, Salmaan Moerat, will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday in Bloemfontein when they take on Portugal in a one-off Test. Bok coach, Rassie Erasmus, rang the changes to the team that played against Ireland, with seven uncapped players named in the match-day 23 with Moerat, RG Snyman, Sacha Freinberg-Mngomezulu, and Kurt-Lee Arendse the only players in the team that featured in the Ireland series. The […]

The body corporate of Bangladesh Heights, near Pretoria, will be squaring off with the City of Tshwane in court over the cutting of water supply to residents. Speaking with YNews, City of Tshwane spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, said owners of the complex owed the municipality roughly R11 million in unpaid water bills. On Friday, officials took a decision to shut down the water supply following what the city has described as […]

Police have opened a case of culpable homicide after a devastating scholar transport accident in Merafong, near Carletonville, claimed the lives of 12 learners. According to reports, a white bakkie rear-ended the minibus carrying the learners, causing it to overturn and catch fire. Tragically, all 12 learners and their driver succumbed to the flames. The victims included 11 learners from Rocklands Primary School and one from Laerskool Blyvooruitsig. Sadly, four […]

Health practitioner, Dr Eileen Kaba, is urging young people to check their HIV status, and that of their partner - whether they are sexually active or not. Kaba's call follows a report that despite medication to prevent this, over 230 babies in the country were born with the virus in the first half of the year and 40 of them were born in the Tshwane District. Dr Kaba is one […]