Johannesburg – Government says it hopes to revive the country’s rail sector through private partnerships, which will overhaul ownership and participation patterns. Speaking at the launching of the rail policy in Johannesburg, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan called for the transformation of the sector, saying the high level of concentration in the economy by a […]
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Johannesburg – Many areas in Johannesburg areas are being affected by water outages on Friday morning as Rand Water installs a new pump set valve at the Vereeniging water treatment plant. Environment and infrastructure MMC Michael Sun says water services will be cut until Saturday at 5am. He said that Rand Water needed to conduct […]
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Johannesburg – The trial of five men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa continues in the High Court in Pretoria. Forensic officer Thabo Mosia, who collected evidence from the crime scene, is on the witness stand. All of the men accused of the 2014 murder of the former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper have pleaded […]
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Orlando Pirates saved their first own goal of the 2021/22 DStv Premiership season fort heir final match of their campaign. The Buccaneers lost 2-0 to SuperSport United in their 30th and final clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Monday. The Soweto giants had managed to go 29 matches without conceding an own goal but […]
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Cameroonian soldiers have freed a kidnapped senator of the ruling party, plus several other hostages, in an operation in the country’s English-speaking North-West region, said the army. Senator Elizabeth Regina Mundi was kidnapped along with her driver last month in Bamenda. The separatist group, Ambazonian Defence Forces (ADF), said it carried out the abduction. The […]
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TV presenter Ayanda Thabethe recently took to Twitter to set the record straight about the end of her marriage with TV and radio personality Andile Ncube. The two used to be married, but they have moved on since parting ways, with Ayanda most recently welcoming her first child with her partner. But controversial blogger Musa […]
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Johannesburg – Taxi commuters need to prepare to fork out more for a trip as fares will be increased soon. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) said that at this time of the year it considered fare hikes that come into effect in June and July. It comes at a time where motorists brace […]
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Durban – Various parts of eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal are experiencing water supply problems. Supply has been interrupted at the Durban Heights treatment works, which saw its pump destroyed by the recent floods. Most of the central, south, north and inner west regions are without water. But the city said that the problem was being attended […]
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Cape Town – Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe’s legal counsel has argued that his statement to the police was not a confession. Advocate Dali Mpofu says Mafe claims he was forced to make a statement. Mafe is accused of setting Parliament on fire earlier this year. He is appealing the dismissal of his bail application.
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The UK Cinema Association – which includes Cineworld, Odeon, Shwocase Cinemas and Vue – are partnering with digital ID firm Yoti. The free app will be accepted as proof of age, providing a safe and convenient way to show ID. It is hoped the move will tackle abuse against cinema staff too. Yoti harnesses the […]
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