# Transport minister Barbara Creecy has expressed condolences to the families of 29 people killed in two road accidents. On the N1 in the Western Cape yesterday, 21 people died in a crash involving two taxis and a Suzuki Brezza SUV, while eight were killed in a head-on collision on the N17 near Ermelo in […]
# DNA tests are underway to identify three women whose bodies were found in Kempton Park, in Ekurhuleni. The Gauteng Department of Health is supporting police investigation into the deaths of five women whose bodies were found between July and this month. Two of the women have been identified, while three remain unidentified. The department’s […]
# The University of Cape Town will host the African launch of the African Inequality Review today in Cape Town. Former Finance minister Trevor Manuel and economic adviser to the president Cyril Ramaphosa, Michael Sachs, are among the speakers at the event, which will bring together policymakers and researchers to discuss inequality and inclusive development […]
# The Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on Community Safety has cautioned against speculation that the murders of five women in Kempton Park in Ekurhuleni are linked to a possible serial killer. Committee chairperson Bandile Masuku says there is no confirmed evidence at this stage that the cases are connected. Masuku has urged the public to […]
# Cricket: The Proteas Women can clinch the five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo today. South Africa won Friday’s first match by six wickets when the neighbours were bowled out for just 116. Anneke Bosch then lead the visitors’ charge and they reached the target within 14 overs. In Sunday’s second match, South Africa […]
# The Public Servants Association has welcomed the dismissal of Government Pensions Administration Agency CEO Kedibone Madiehe following a disciplinary process. The process followed a forensic investigation into alleged procurement irregularities involving office accommodation, a security services contract and corporate uniforms for employees. The PSA’s Claude Naiker says the dismissal is an important step towards […]
# Rugby: Wallabies’ coach Les Kiss knows his charges will have to take a big step up when facing the Springboks in Perth next weekend. South Africa is brimming with confidence after beating old foe New Zealand 3-1 in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series following a comprehensive victory in the final Test in Baltimore. Kiss […]
# The Public Servants Association has raised concerns about expired masks reportedly being issued to staff at Bongani TB Hospital in Mpumalanga. The union argues this is a serious health and safety concern because staff at the hospital may be exposed to airborne tuberculosis and other respiratory hazards. PSA’s Phumzile Zulu has urged the provincial […]
# Soccer: South Africa will have four clubs in the second round of African club competition after weekend victories for Orlando Pirates and Durban City. Defending African champions Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs had already received byes into the second round. Pirates will face Namibia’s African Stars, while Sundowns meet Angola’s Wiliete in the Champions […]
