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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has cleared the President of any wrongdoing in relation to the theft of foreign currency at his Limpopo farm. The Reserve Bank, which is the latest institution to exonerate the president, launched its investigation in June last year. The complaints by various organisations and political parties had given rise to the probe. President Cyril Ramaphosa came under fire after former spy boss Arthur Fraser […]
For decades now, the health risks associated with cigarette smoking have been well known. In fact, according to the World Health Organisation, the tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than eight million people a year. This includes approximately 1.2 million deaths from exposure to second-hand smoke. The rise in electronic cigarette use, or vaping, over the last few years […]
South Africa' fastest man, Akani Simbine, was disqualified in the semi-finals of the 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday afternoon after he false-started. The 29-year-old had been in the top five of the world since 2016. He was also in top form this year and was one of South Africa's medal hopefuls. The result means that Simbine's dream of being the first African sprinter to […]
Civil Rights Organisation, Action Society SA, says Police Minister Bheki Cele has blood on his hands as more than 125 000 people have died under his watch. Action Society’s Ian Cameron says the latest statistics have shown that at least three people are killed every hour and 70 per day. The South African Police Service (SAPS) revealed the figures the during a briefing on the state of crime in South […]
The ANC Youth League has slammed the newly formed Multi-Party Charter's alleged obsession to unseat the ANC. Seven political parties have joined forces in an effort to remove the ANC in the upcoming 2024 elections and usher in a multi-party government. The Multi-party Charter comprising of the DA, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, United Independent Movement (UIM) and the Spectrum National Party (SNP) wrapped their two-day national convention in Kempton Park […]
Marumo Gallants has announced Pitso Dladla as their new head coach for the upcoming 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship. Bahlabane ba ntwa parted ways with Raymond Mdaka and Dylan Kerr following the club's automatic relegation into the first division league. Gallants' hopes of promotion lies in Dladla's hands as he is known for promoting teams with his latest team being Richards Bay FC in the DStv Premiership. Dladla says he's looking […]
The political parties that converged in Kempton Park from Wednesday to Thursday have signed a multiparty charter, aimed at ushering in a new era for South Africa. The leaders of seven political parties, including the DA, ActionSA, and FFplus, hope their plan will win the hearts and minds of South African voters and position them to unseat the ANC in next year's general election. The signing of the historical pact […]
EFF members have called for an end to the policing of black children’s hair. This after Andries Booysen, the man accused of assaulting a Crowthorne Christian Academy pupil and her mother, was released on R2 000 bail on Thursday. It’s understood an altercation ensued after the 13-year-old had been barred from attending class over her dreadlock hairstyle. Booyseen has been charged with at least two count of assaults, with his […]
Marumo Gallants has announced Pitso Dladla as their new head coach for the upcoming 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship. Bahlabane ba ntwa parted ways with Raymond Mdaka and Dylan Kerr following the club's automatic relegation into the first division league. Gallants' hopes of promotion lies in Dladla's hands as he is known for promoting teams with his latest team being Richards Bay FC in the DStv Premiership. Dladla says he's looking […]
Sports Minister, Zizi Kodwa, says the government is keen to see women's football and netball becoming professional. Kodwa hosted a breakfast for Banyana Banyana and the SPAR Proteas, South Africa’s national women’s football and netball teams, in Sandton on Thursday morning following their exploits at the respective World Cups. Banyana made history in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand by becoming the first South African national […]
