[ad_1] Many South Africans have embraced change, although gaining mastery in pronouncing ‘Gqeberha’ has not been easy for non-Xhosa speakers. “Most South Africans will take a while to learn to pronounce the new name, especially white South Africans,” Kwena Moabelo, 46, told CNN on Thursday. “But it is a good …
Read More »Modise receives panel report on removal of Mkhwebane, but recommendation remains secret
[ad_1] Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise, received the report of the independent panel on the suitability of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane for the position. The report will be available next week. The report must be considered by the National Assembly. The Speaker of …
Read More »Mkhize Supports SIU Investigation into R82m Health Tender Allegedly Delivered to ‘Associates’
[ad_1] Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize. Darren Stewart / Gallo Images Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says he supports an investigation into the Department of Health’s contract with Digital Vibes. Two paid consultants from the company are alleged to have personal ties to him. The Auditor General marked the R82 million …
Read More »Take a look | ‘Kruger Millions’ discovered in a Swiss vault, and now for sale
[ad_1] The Kruger Pond “Lost Hoard” (Image: South African Mint) The Kruger ponds, produced in South Africa between 1893 and 1900, were recently discovered in a Swiss vault and have since been acquired by the national Mint. The discovery of the “lost treasure” is believed to be another part of …
Read More »LISTEN | How to pronounce the new Eastern Cape names and why East London won’t join the party … yet
[ad_1] A photo of the old Port Elizabeth, now Gqeberha. East London will not be renamed Ku Gompo because the proposed name has already been rejected by the South African Council on Geographical Names. The council advises the Minister of Sport, Art and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, on new geographical names, …
Read More »Minnie Dlamini-Jones surprises Basetsana Khumalo with a R2.8m Range Rover
[ad_1] For Liam karabo joyce 2h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Imagine that your friend comes to your house with a new car for you, and not just any car, a Range Rover Sport. Well, stop imagining because that’s exactly what happened this week when media personality Minnie Dlamini-Jones was …
Read More »UPDATE | ‘Cold-blooded murderer’ sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend by setting her on fire
[ad_1] Inside the Johannesburg Magistrates Court. Mpho Thobane was labeled a “cold-blooded, ruthless killer” as he was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Thobane was sentenced after he was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend by setting her on fire. The magistrate deviated from the prescribed minimum sentence due to …
Read More »Stellenbosch magistrate jails Berry Farm attackers for 23 years
[ad_1] For Mwangi Githahu 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Cape Town – The Stellenbosch regional court sentenced two men to 23 years in prison for the attack on berry farmer Raymond O’Grady and his wife Betty at their Hillcrest Berry farm in the Cape Winelands district in August …
Read More »Sandton Licensing Department Operations Resume After Protesters Disperse
[ad_1] Independent driving school owners in Alexandra approached the licensing department Thursday morning, angered by the online reservation system, claiming that it was not working and was not helping private driving schools or their clients. A general view of a South African driver’s license. Image: Supplied. JOHANNESBURG – The protesters …
Read More »Falcons discover R200,000 heroin at ‘Teddy Mafia’ storage facility
[ad_1] Police continue to crack down on operations related to suspected drug trafficker Yaganathan Pillay, known as Teddy Mafia, almost three months after his death. On Wednesday, a joint operation between members of the Hawks’ narcotics control office in Durban, along with criminal intelligence and subway police, led to the …
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