JOHANNESBURG – Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has assured South Africans that at least 80% of Prasa’s (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) passenger rail corridors will be back in service…
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The month that was: September in pictures
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WC govt unable to give timeline for full restoration of water supply in Hermanus
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape government says it is unable to provide timeframes on when water supply will be fully restored in Hermanus. The seaside town in the Overstrand…
‘She inspired hope and courage’: Zoleka Mandela laid to rest
JOHANNESBURG – Zoleka Mandela, a cancer activist, author, and the daughter of anti-apartheid icons was laid to rest at Fourways Memorial Park in Johannesburg on Friday. The 43-year-old lost her…
Evaluation to determine if serial rapist sent to jail or psychiatric facility
JOHANNESBURG – Ekurhuleni serial rapist, Nkosinathi Phakathi, is pleading mental instability, which will determine whether he is sentenced to prison or a psychiatric facility. Phakathi, who was convicted on 90…
WC electrocution tragedy highlights need for recreational facilities – ANC
CAPE TOWN – The need for recreational facilities in impoverished areas has been highlighted with the deaths of four children electrocuted in Philippi East during stormy weather on Monday. Police…
Eskom eases power cuts for weekend on improved generation capacity, lower demand
JOHANNESBURG – Eskom has announced its load shedding outlook for the weekend, citing that power cuts will be suspended on Saturday and Sunday from 5am until 4pm. Thereafter, stage 2…
Serial rapist to undergo psychiatric evaluation after postponement of sentencing
JOHANNESBURG – The case against Ekurhuleni serial rapist Nkosinathi Phakathi has been postponed to allow him to undergo psychiatric evaluation. Phakathi was convicted on 90 counts of rape and 43…
Mourners gather to bid final farewell to Zoleka Mandela
JOHANNESBURG – Mourners gathered at the Bryanston Methodist Church on Friday, to bid their final farewell to renowned author and activist Zoleka Mandela. Family, friends, and politicians were among those…
Bumper traffic expected on N3 as inland school spring break begins
JOHANNESBURG – The N3 Toll Concession said road users were likely to experience busy traffic conditions on the toll route from Friday. Traffic volumes are expected to rise due to…