The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga to urgently account for the “brazen theft of ammunition” from the Bloemspruit Air Force Base, demanding a system-wide security overhaul across all SANDF installations. DA spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans Chris Hattingh condemned the latest break-in as “not an…
School learners across South Africa have been wreaking havoc all week, with the latest incident occurring on Thursday at a school in the Eastern Cape.A Grade 9 learner from Enkwenkwezini Senior Secondary School in Alice, in the Amathole West Education District, was assaulted and stabbed with scissors by two fellow learners.The Eastern Cape Department of…
BHISHO-The Bisho High Court in the Eastern Cape has sentenced a former 51-year-old police Sergeant for killing a man he accused of dating his wife.Dumile Elephant Ndlovu was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for murder and assaulting his wife with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.Spokesperson of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Lizzy…
MATATIELE-THE community of Maluti outside Matatiele in the Eastern Cape remains in shock following the tragic deaths of three close relatives whose lives were cut short in a horrific fire at their home. Motseki Kgumamang (21), Karabo Manyokole (23), and Lebamang Manyokole (33) all died on the incident.Their four-roomed RPD house was engulfed by fire….
Orlando Pirates will face Stellenbosch in the final showpiece on September 13 at 6pm, in a repeat of last season’s match where Pirates claimed victory with a 3-1 win. The Buccaneers secured their final place this time around with a 4-1 penalty shootout win over Mamelodi Sundowns after their two semi finals ended in 1-1…
The defending champions face the All Blacks in back-to-back Test matches, with the first at the iconic Eden Park where the hosts are in an incredible 50-match unbeaten streak. The Boks made the long journey from South Africa to Auckland on Tuesday via Sydney, and will have a gym session and recovery day on Thursday…
Stellenbosch FC may not have a derby any more after Cape Town City were relegated at the end of last season, but this weekend’s clash against Mamelodi Sundowns will certainly have a familiar feeling to it. Sundowns have recruited – others would say raided – Stellies’ stocks in recent seasons with a number of high-profile…
THE EFF has signalled its intention to challenge the Equality Court ruling against its leader Julius Malema, saying it was a “grave distortion” of history, philosophy and the nature of political speech in a democratic society. The court found that Malema‟s remarks in relation to an incident at Brackenfell High School constituted hate speech, and…
ANC provincial co-ordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu says the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal remains firmly committed to the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), despite tensions between coalition partners, and is calling for renewed cooperation, discipline, and the formalisation of key structures to ensure the province continues to function effectively. Speaking at a media briefing held at the ANC…
South Africa host Lesotho on 5 September at the Free State Stadium before welcoming continental giants Nigeria to the same venue four days later in what could prove decisive for their qualifying campaign. Captain Ronwen Williams headlines the selection, while the absence of defender Khuliso Mudua is glaring amid his ongoing omission from the Sundowns…
