[ad_1] The recently announced proposal by former President Jacob Zuma that Supreme Court Vice President Raymond Zondo resign as chairman of the State Capture Commission could herald a larger-scale attack on the commission’s foundations. Advocate Paul Hoffman, who also runs Accountability Now, yesterday described Zuma’s latest legal measure as “political …
Read More »Rain control: ‘severe’ thunderstorms, floods expected in Joburg on Wednesday
[ad_1] Severe thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng on Wednesday. Strong thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng on Wednesday. There is a high risk of lightning, damaging winds and flooding. Residents were warned to be careful and stay indoors. People living in and around Johannesburg have been warned of severe thunderstorms, lightning, …
Read More »Power Thieves Are Destroying South Africa’s Electrical Infrastructure – Photos
[ad_1] Eskom says illegal connections have damaged hundreds of transformers and mini-substations in Gauteng alone. These connections can often cause explosions of electrical equipment, especially when they are overloaded beyond their output capacity. “In Gauteng, there is currently a backlog of approximately 455 transformers and mini-substations that need to be …
Read More »Trump and Biden exchange heated criticism in first debate
[ad_1] CLEVELAND – Joe Biden and Donald Trump exchanged heated remarks Tuesday, attacking each other’s competence and credibility, in a passionate first presidential debate 35 days before the most tense US election in recent memory. There was no handshake when the two men took the stage and while this was …
Read More »New laws planned for South Africa, including changes to police, banks and when a weapon can be used
[ad_1] The government has passed two new bills for public comment that are likely to have a far-reaching impact on the daily lives of South Africans. The first bill introduces a number of changes to the South African Police Service (SAPS), as well as a number of other important security …
Read More »Another fake kidnapping: Police urge the public not to share fake news
[ad_1] The police have again asked the public to refrain from spreading false news. The police have again urged people to stop sharing false news about kidnappings and human trafficking. In the latest incident, a fabricated video of a Klerksdorp kidnapping was widely shared on social media. Fake voice notes …
Read More »Man who started raping at 17 gets 25 years for raping teenagers and attempting to rape a pregnant woman
[ad_1] A man was sentenced to 25 years for raping several young women. An Eastern Cape man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping several women. He began his “reign of terror” when he was 17 years old. The court heard that he wanted to humiliate his …
Read More »Gauteng residents are urged to be cautious when a thunderstorm warning is issued
[ad_1] The storm is expected to hit in the early afternoon and could last until about midnight. Traffic officers have blocked a section of the M1 double-decker highway due to extreme flooding. Image: Twitter / JMPD JOHANNESBURG – The South African Meteorological Service issued a severe thunderstorm advisory over parts …
Read More »‘Snake’ Djokovic takes control at Roland Garros as line sparks video replay call
[ad_1] World number one Djokovic, returning to Grand Slam action for the first time since his disqualification at the US Open, edged out 80-ranked Swede Mikael Ymer in straight sets 6-0, 6-2, 6-3. Serbian Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Swede Mikael Ymer during the first men’s singles tennis match …
Read More »Opportunity for Bok hopefuls to show ‘warrior spirit’
[ad_1] Duane Vermeulen says this Saturday’s Springbok ‘tryouts’ will present an opportunity for players to impress national coaches in more ways than one, he writes CRAIG LEWIS. A host of up-and-coming players, along with some older Springboks, will be in action when two 25-man squads take action in Newlands this …
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