A 30 year-old Eswatini national was arrested in Delmas on Thursday after he was found in possession of dagga worth R47 million. According to police, information about a truck carrying dagga coming from Eswatini towards Johannesburg was received where it was intercepted before the Dryden off- ramp. “During the initial…
Former world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela popularly known as ‘The Rose of Soweto’ has died. According to reports, he was found at his flat in Mayfair, Johannesburg on Monday after numerous calls were made to his cellphone which rang unanswered. Tributes have been pouring in for Thobela who passed on at…
MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe has called for for cautious driving amid rising fatal crashes in the province. Nine people died in two separate crashes this morning. The first crash happened when a sedan and sport utility vehicle (SUV) collided head-on on the N4 toll road…
Renowned sports broadcaster Robert Marawa officially launched his autobiography titled, Gqimm Shelele: The Robert Marawa Story in Johannesburg yesterday. In his book, he lifts the lid on the darker side of the beautiful game, laying bare the shenanigans, tactics and tricks that affected his roller-coaster ride – a career spanning…
The former Municipal Manager of Nkomazi Local Municipality, Muzi Daniel Ngwenya, was arrested by the Hawks for fraud, theft and contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act on Friday, 28 October. READ | Hawks arrest staff members for R60 million fraud In December 2021, Ngwenya bought a pre-owned Mercedes Benz using municipal…
Actor, playwright and director, Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu’s family says he will be buried this weekend. This is following his passing in the early hours of Sunday morning in KaNyamazane. Two memorial services will be held in the province and the other in Johannesburg. READ | Family confirms passing of Mncedisi Shabangu The…
South Africa has recorded the first case of monkeypox. This follows Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services CEO that they have confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in the country. The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who…
The founder of Black Women in Science, Ndoni Mcunu, has passed on Tuesday. According to the organisation, the Climate Scientist was on vacation with friends at Cradle of Humankind in Krugersdorp, where she died. Police say they suspect a gas leak at the accommodation they booked in. READ | Former minister…
Award-winning artist, Riky Rick will be laid to rest in a private funeral in Johannesburg today. READ | Tributes pour in for Ricky Rik Tributes have been pouring in since his passing last week. His death sent shock waves into the country. The Makhado family humbly requested privacy as they go…
Visual artist, Dr Esther Mahlangu turned 85 today and many sent her well wishes on social media. She’ll also be launching her largest solo exhibition titled, Esther Mahlangu 85 on November 19 to commemorate her birth month. exhibition is curated by Ruzy Rusike and will be launched online and at…