SA citizens stranded in Sudan safely cross into Egypt

SA citizens stranded in Sudan safely cross into Egypt

By Fazila Olla 26-04-23 10:42

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, confirmed on Tuesday that South Africans who were stranded in Sudan have now safely crossed into Egypt after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed. “We evacuated not only South Africans,” Pandor said, speaking on the sidelines of the Finland State Visit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. According […]

Banyana Banyana Crowned Champions of Africa After Winning WAFCON

PICTURES: New Bafana, Banyana kits leaked

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-04-23 10:23

Eye-catching new jerseys for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana have reportedly been unveiled ahead of an official launch this week. Bafana Bafana earned qualification for the 2023 AFCON. Photo: Twitter @BafanaBafana Eye-catching new jerseys for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana have reportedly been unveiled ahead of an official launch later this week. According to iDiski Times, […]

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Firearm dealers caught for providing guns to gangsters

By Hennely Nel 26-04-23 10:04

Police in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape have identified at least two firearm dealers as the main source of availing of firearms to criminals in the northern areas and the broader metro. POLICE UNCOVER REASON BEHIND RAMPANT USE OF FIREARMS IN GQEBERHA A police team led by the Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Ronald Koll visited the premises of […]

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De Ruyter to provide more information on ANC corruption in Eskom

By Hennely Nel 26-04-23 09:20

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter will appear before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Wednesday, 26 April, to account for his statements about rampant corruption at the power utility. ALSO READ: WATCH: De Ruyter says evidence suggests Eskom is a ‘feeding trough’ for the ANC DE RUYTER CLAIMS HE REPORTED CORRUPTION TO […]

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Can the BRICS summit with Putin be held in the rural Eastern Cape?

By Guest Contributor 26-04-23 08:32

The recent arrival of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presidential entourage, in the Eastern Cape, inspired many people… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane welcomed his valuable guests at Bulembu Airport without any problems. It appears that he had a solid strategic plan. He did not violate any of the Home Affairs department regulations… […]

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Unique opportunity to adopt and name this beautiful baby hippo

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 21:31

A cute little baby hippo who was recently rescued needs to be adopted, and whoever the lucky person is who adopts her… you’ll get the privilege of naming her too! Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, a non-profit rehabilitation centre for native South African wildlife, got a call out for the baby hippo who was stuck in […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Tuesday, 25 April’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 25-04-23 21:35

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 25 April 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Tuesday, 25 […]

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Powerball: Here are Tuesday, 25 April’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 25-04-23 21:04

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 25 April 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R10 million (PowerBall) R30 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

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Mashaba offers R50 000.00 reward for Soweto boys’ killers

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 18:43

Action SA leader Herman Mashaba will give out R50 000.00 as a reward for information on the murderers of the two boys in Soweto R50 000.00 reward offered for information about the Soweto boys’ killer Image: Rainer and Brandon Anderson / Flickr The dead bodies of Tshiamo Rabanye, 6, and Nqobizitha Zulu, 5, from Soweto, […]

21 Teenagers Who Died in South African Tavern Were Suffocated, Families Told

eNyobeni tavern owners back in court, trail postponed to May

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 18:21

Owners of eNyobeni tavern where 21 school pupils died in June 2022, briefly appeared at the East London Magistrate’s Court today. Owners of eNyobeni tavern briefly appeared at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Image: ZIYANDA ZWENI The trial of the owners of eNyobeni tavern in East London has been postponed to 23 May at the […]

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American woman missing in Cape Town: Have you seen Julie Goodness?

By Garrin Lambley 25-04-23 17:49

As the search continues for missing German tourist Nick Frischke, an American woman has also disappeared in the Mother City. A 38-year-old woman, named as Julie Goodness, was last seen in Higgovale on Monday morning and has been reported missing to the police. According to Goodness’s LinkedIn page she is a currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stockholm Resilience Centre, […]

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[Video] – Lifehack: How to get rid of mosquitos naturally

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 17:49

The internet has really made things a lot easier to do with lifehacks – be it making the viral pasta you’ve been seeing on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally one click away. Here’s today’s life hack! Natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes effectively. The next life hack to make your […]

180,000 Zimbabweans face deportation as permit deadline looms

South Africa is scrapping special work permits for Zimbabweans

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 17:40

The South African government’s decision to discontinue the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) has sparked fears in those who depend on the work permits. Immigrants, mostly Zimbabweans, crowd the entrance of a government refugee centre in Johannesburg, in 2008. Image: The Conversation. Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship […]

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Woman who stole infant and murdered mom: Now in psychiatric hospital

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 17:27

A woman who allegedly sold her newborn child, killed another woman and stole her infant son was sent to the Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital on Monday, 24 April for evaluation. According to News24, 29-year-old Nelisiwe Twala who has been on the run for three years was finally nabbed last year. WOMAN SOLD HER NEWBORN TO UNKNOWN PEOPLE […]

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South African flag almost hits Ramaphosa – [WATCH]

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 17:04

A video has been shared by Newzroom Afrika, showing President Cyril Ramaphosa having to take some evasive action after a flag pole nearly landed directly on his head while he was conducting a public address. As the flag landed noisily just inches away from him, Ramaphosa could be seen getting a fright before nervously commenting “that […]

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Willie le Roux bids farewell to Japan club, could he return to SA?

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 16:59

Springbok veteran Willie le Roux seems to have posted a farewell message to his Japan club, and his next move will be watched with interest. Willie le Roux. Image: SA Rugby Willie le Roux has enjoyed an extensive and illustrious career in Japan, having plied his trade for Toyota Verblitz since 2019. However, it now […]

Amé Jansen van Rensburg

Culpable homicide case delayed to eve of late Amé‘s 7th birthday

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 16:36

Alleged drunk driver, Joseph Hebron Maponya, made his first appearance in the Middelburg Magistrates Court today, more than 18 months after he allegedly caused the car crash that killed five-year-old Amé Jansen van Rensburg. Maponya faces charges of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving as well as driving under the influence of alcohol. Amé’s mother, […]

Joburg's new mayor resigns. Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running

Mpho Phalatse nominated as DA City of Johannesburg mayoral candidate

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 16:32

The DA has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in Johannesburg following the resignation of Thapelo Amad. Former City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/@mphophalatse1. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in the City of Johannesburg following the resignation of […]

WATCH: NMU security guard graduates [Video]

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 15:48

Watch news in a minute for a summary of NMU security guard graduates while working 12-hours per day story. Ntombovuyo Happy Ntshangase, 38, who works a 12-hour shift per day at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). Image: Pixabay NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ‘‘NMU security guard graduates while working […]

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Cricket South Africa: 40 years of KFC Mini-Cricket milestone

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 15:11

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and KFC concluded the 2022/23 KFC Mini-Cricket season at the Soweto Cricket Oval (Elkar) in Soweto on Saturday. ‘Back to our Roots” was the theme of this season’s close out campaign. The theme recognises the significance of Soweto as the base from which the Mini-Cricket programme was kick-started in 1982, which […]

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Cape Town: Hawks bust suspects with abalone worth R2.8 million

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 13:52

Six suspects are expected to appear before the Cape Town Regional Court on Tuesday, 25 April, for alleged abalone possession and managing a drying facility. SIX BUSTED WITH ABALONE On Sunday, 23 April, the National Intervention Unit (NIU) received a tip about two vehicles en route to Cape Town that were possibly carrying abalone. Armed […]

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The 10 safest countries to visit in the world in 2023

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 13:19

With the world having moved past the pandemic, countries have reopened their borders and many of the world’s international airlines have begun ramping up their flight operations almost to levels seen before the world closed down almost three years ago, to prevent the spread of Covid-19. But what countries are safest to visit? Safety is […]

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Number 29: South Africa gets new Ramsar site

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 12:52

Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Here are the details… Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Photo: @RockjumperTours / twitter Another Site for SA in Mpumalanga South Africa now proudly boasts 29 Ramsar sites, after Mpumalanga’s Middelpunt Nature Reserve was recently […]

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EFF urges removal of apartheid statues after SCA flag court ruling

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 12:41

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says apartheid statues should follow after the Supreme Court of Appeals’ (SCA) apartheid flag judgment. ALSO READ: AfriForum loses its appeal and fight to display the old SA flag EFF HAPPY WITH SCA’S RULING ON APARTHEID FLAG According to Sowetan Live, the EFF has also requested that the courts order the removal […]

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Two boys drowned in Limpopo river after sneaking out to swim

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 12:11

Parents and guardians have been urged to take care of their children following an incident where two young boys drowned after they allegedly sneaked out to swim in Nzhelele River at Tshituni tsha fhasi in Limpopo. The incident happened on Sunday 23 April 2023. TWO YOUNG BOYS DROWNED IN NZHELELE RIVER South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

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