[ad_1] The commission of inquiry into the state capture resumed on Monday with evidence related to Bosasa. Former Minister Nomvula Mokonyane’s personal assistant, Sandy Thomas, is expected to present evidence to the commission.. His testimony was postponed. Supreme Court Vice President Raymond Zondo warned him to appear Monday or “risk …
Read More »3-year-old girl survives a wild skyride caught in the tail of a giant kite
[ad_1] A boy is lifted into the air by a kite at an International Kite Flying Festival in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on August 30, 2020 in this screenshot taken from a social media video. Facebook @ viasblog.tw A 3-year-old girl tangled in the tail of a giant kite survived a terrifying …
Read More »Gauteng braces for first thunderstorms and rain for parched province this week
[ad_1] Gauteng braces for first thunderstorms and rain for parched province this week While the Western Cape is experiencing colder temperatures, the South African Meteorological Service (SAWS) said Monday that Gauteng residents would not be affected. Image: Winnie Theletsane / EWN JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng could see its first thunderstorm on …
Read More »Animals damaged Kruger National Park housing units during closure
[ad_1] While dozens of SANPark accommodation facilities stood empty during the coronavirus shutdown that halted all vacation travel, animals occupied some of the facilities and left them damaged. SANParks said that despite resuming operations at most of its parks, the damaged accommodations will not be available to guests until cleanup …
Read More »Fans accuse Adele of cultural appropriation after Jamaican flag bikini and Bantu knot photo
[ad_1] Adele (PHOTO: Getty Images / Gallo Images) Adele’s latest post on Instagram is generating a lot of controversy. The singer shared a photo of herself wearing a bikini with the Jamaican flag on it, with her hair in Bantu knots. Many took to social media accusing the 32-year-old man …
Read More »Eastern Cape police found dead in car with gunshot wound to head
[ad_1] An Eastern Cape police officer has died. An off-duty police officer was shot and killed in his car in Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth, on Saturday night. According to police spokesman Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana, at approximately 11:15 p.m. Bethelsdorp police officers responded to a report of a shooting on Wallflower Street …
Read More »‘I am not involved in hog poaching’: Northern Cape Prime Minister denies involvement in PPE tender fraud
[ad_1] Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul PHOTO: Christiaan Cloete / Netwerk24 Northern Cape Prime Minister Zamani Saul has vehemently denied any link to the PPE tender fraud following an article in the Sunday Times. The article claimed that Saul had been drawn into a tendering scandal through his special adviser, …
Read More »2 weeks at level 2, SA sees 1,764 COVID-19 deaths and nearly 33,000 new cases
[ad_1] The Health Department and scientists urge South Africans not to be complacent, as the number of infections could still rise if social distancing regulations are not followed. FILE: A Dis-Chem Pharmacy healthcare professional collects a nasal swab for a COVID-19 coronavirus test at a testing site in a mall …
Read More »There was no purge in 702, says Primedia Broadcasting Acting CEO Crwys-Williams
[ad_1] Primedia and other media companies are having to downsize as part of restructuring amid the COVID-19 pandemic. JOHANNESBURG – Primedia Broadcasting acting CEO Geraint Crwys-Williams said on Monday there was no purge at the company. Crwys-Williams said recent changes to Radio 702’s programming were aimed at taking the station …
Read More »New push for stricter alcohol laws in South Africa: here’s what could change
[ad_1] The Democratic Alliance has asked the government to introduce the Liquor Amendment Bill as a way to deal with alcohol-related problems in the country. District Attorney Dean Macpherson said the draft legislation has been stuck in the cabinet for the past four years, despite having the potential to introduce …
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