THE review of safety protocols at institutions of higher learning will help address the alarming trend of weaponising and militarising campuses, says Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. She made the remarks when visiting the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthata, Eastern Cape where a student was shot dead and two more wounded during…
There is a quiet revolt within the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, as a leadership battle threatens to split it into two camps. Senior insiders have confirmed to IOL that one camp favours Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president and party founder Jacob Zuma, while the other supports MK secretary-general Floyd Shivambu. This division has…
Kaizer Chiefs have tied down senior midfielder Yusuf Maart after triggering an option they had on his initial contract. Maart’s current deal was set to expire in June, and there were questions around whether or not Chiefs will keep him. Several other teams in the PSL, including Maart’s former club Sekhukhune United, showed huge interest…
Urban Brew Studios is pleased to announce the appointment of Renée Williams as its new head of creative, effective 1 April 2025. With over 27 years of experience in content creation and broadcast media, Williams brings visionary leadership and a strong track record in developing impactful, audience-driven content. Renée Williams, newly appointed head of creative…
lost through fraud committed by its former president Luthando Mbinda. The 64-year-old was this week convicted on a charge of fraud in excess of R900 000. The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Bellville found him not guilty on money laundering charges. Charges against two accomplices were withdrawn on January 22. Hawks spokesperson, Zinzi Hani said…
KwaZulu-Natal House of Traditional Leaders chairperson Inkosi Sifiso Shinga has hailed the agreement between the Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) and Vodacom to build cellular towers in the areas that fall under traditional leaders. The landmark agreement, to improve mobile connectivity in rural areas of the province, was signed recently with Vodacom represented by Gerard Naidoo,…
MTHATHA- A somber cloud hangs over Walter Sisulu University today as one student has been fatally shot and three others are left wounded in a harrowing incident. Reports suggest that a residence manager may be involved in this shocking turn of events, sending shockwaves through the campus community. Details surrounding the heartbreaking shooting remain shrouded…
Ingqonyela yeNgxowa-mali yeeNgozi zeNdlela (RAF) uCollins Letsoalo uyikhabile nabuphi na ubugwenxa obunxulumene nesivumelwano sokuqeshisa seR79 yezigidi zeerandi kungokunje siphantsi kophando lweCandelo eliKhethekileyo loPhando (SIU). Ethetha kwindibano noonondaba ngoMvulo, uLetsoalo uphendule kwiingxelo zamajelo eendaba zokuba ingxelo yokuqala ye-SIU epapashiweyo yambandakanya ekutyesheleni iinkqubo ezifanelekileyo zokuthenga ukuze afumane ingqesho yee-ofisi ze-RAF zengingqi yaseRhawutini. “Nokuba amapolisa ayadlula, kukho isandini…
King King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Inkosi Zuzifa Buthelezi, son of the late Zulu Prime Minister Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi, as the new chairperson of the Zulu Kingdom Council. The move is widely seen as a potential step toward grooming him for the role of Zulu prime minister. The appointment was made official on Wednesday morning…
The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has sharply criticised the ANC’s recent announcement of an R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, labelling it a reactionary measure designed more for electoral gain than genuine community empowerment. The fund, unveiled last week by the Ministers of Small Business Development and Trade, Industry, and Competition, aims to stimulate economic…
