Blog masonry

Background

News

Malema slammed for publicly reprimanding Mathys

EFF leader, Julius Malema, has been receiving flak on social media over publicly correcting the party's national spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, during a Q&A session with journalists. While some have criticised the politician saying there are better ways to reprimand a colleague, others say there's nothing new as this is what is experienced in the corporate world, daily. Some EFF supporters defended the leader, saying he doesn't compromise when it comes to professionalism. Malema is no stranger to the headlines, with […]

todayNovember 28, 2024 830 2

News

Sharks look to weather Storm

Sharks head, John Plumtree, has included nine Springboks in his starting team for Saturday’s highly anticipated first local derby of the new United Rugby Championship season against the Stormers in Durban. Siya Kolisi will lead the Sharks from No 8, with Eben Etzebeth out of the match because of injury.  Among the other Boks who’ll be in action against the Stormers are Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, Jaden Hendrikse and Lukhanyo Am. Five more Bok players will sit on the bench. […]

todayNovember 28, 2024 89

News

OPINION | Traditional leaders must be champions of progress

Over a hundred years ago, my ancestors settled our people, the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela, at Mmasobudule on the Elands River, within what is known today as the Pilanesberg. It is an area rich in platinum, and brim-full of potential. Traditional leaders in South Africa are custodians of cultural traditions and practices, but it’s also incumbent upon us to bridge the past and the future; to celebrate our history, while still providing the leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment to socio-economic transformation that will […]

todayNovember 28, 2024 181

Latest

NBA Africa Brings the Excitement to Cape Town

#1: NBA Africa Brings the Excitement with its First-Ever NBA Weekend in Cape Town #2: NBA Africa Hosts its First NBA Weekend in Cape Town This December #3: Make Your December Trip to Cape Town Even Better with NBA Weekend   December is finally at our doorsteps – which means it’s almost time for us to activate Dezemba mode. So why not kick off your Cape Town holiday in style with NBA Africa? The first-ever NBA Weekend in South Africa […]

todayNovember 28, 2024 1430 4

News

Inmate falls pregnant without intercourse

A couple that had a child even whilst incarcerated have shocked many, especially because they had never met in person. 29-year-old Daisy Link, who is in prison for shooting and killing her boyfriend, had a child with Joan Depaz, 24, who also doing time for murder. The two who were previously held together at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Centre in Miami-Dade County, Florida in the United States, would communicate through the air conditioning vents in their cells. They then […]

todayNovember 27, 2024 255

News

Nota to spend the festive at home

Controversial music executive, Nhlamulo Baloyi, better known as Nota, is set to spend the festive season from the comfort of his home. Baloyi was released earlier this week after spending less than 20 days behind bars. The 34-year-old officially hinted at his release in two social media posts, one of which he was asking about where he will spend thanksgiving. Baloyi, who was arrested last month while appearing for his rape case at the Randburg Magistrates Court, will spend the […]

todayNovember 27, 2024 144

News

Proteas struggle on day one in Durban

The Proteas' blushes were saved by the rain today after an early onslaught from Sri Lanka’s bowling attack left the hosts reeling on a rain-interrupted opening day of the first Test in Durban. With less than 21 overs being played due to the weather, the Proteas might have been relieved to call it quits for the day, with Sri Lanka’s bowlers having ripped through their top order. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to field first. While the Proteas […]

todayNovember 27, 2024 52

News

State plans to oppose Longwe Twala’s bail application

The state says it will oppose bail, should Longwe Twala attempt to re-secure his release. Twala, who was re-arrested on Tuesday after failing to appear in court in October on theft charges, made a brief appearance in the Randburg Magistrates Court earlier today. He was out on bail after allegedly stealing over R200 000 worth of studio equipment from his father music producer, Chicco Twala. He was released last month on a warning after his lawyer successfully argued that he […]

todayNovember 27, 2024 362

News

South Africans shouldn’t be used to riot against foreigners: Dr Khehlelezi

MK Party member and prominent traditional healer, Bongolethu Mzozo also known as Dr Khehlelezi, has raised the ire of many after urging South Africans to refrain from attacking foreign spaza shop owners. This as South Africa continues to grapple with the rise of deadly foodborne illnesses. He alleges that there are ulterior motives fueled by political wars that are using citizens to riot against foreign nationals ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The famous herbalist has questioned why foodborne […]

todayNovember 27, 2024 138