PRETORIA – Gauteng Department of Health says Weskoppies Hospital has enough winter clothing and bedding for patients despite claims of shortages. New pyjamas, blankets, gowns and footwear have been provided. The department also denied claims that the hospital has only one washing machine, saying it has five machines and six dryers. It added that […]
JOHANNESBURG – SPAR has recalled selected yoghurt products nationwide after a production machine malfunction caused packaging defects that may lead to contamination and spoilage. The affected products include SPAR Fat Free, Low Fat, Double Cream, Indulge Double Cream and Active Breakfast Drinking Yoghurt. The recall applies to products with a sell-by date of 9 August […]
JOHANNESBURG – Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed he will leave the South African national team after a successful five-year spell in charge. The Belgian made the announcement in an interview with a Belgian publication, bringing an end to the longest managerial tenure in Bafana Bafana history. Broos guided South Africa to back-to-back […]
JOHANNESBURG – French authorities have concluded their investigation into the death of former South African ambassador to France, determining that he died by suicide after falling from the 22nd floor of a hotel in Paris in September last year. French ambassador to South Africa, , said the findings were communicated to Mthethwa’s widow and that […]
WASHINGTON – Oil prices rose by about 5% after US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was “over” following renewed fighting. The conflict intensified after Iranian attacks on ships in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it will continue controlling the waterway and has threatened ships that do not follow […]
VEREENIGING – Residents and businesses in Vereeniging CBD, Peace Haven and Duncanville Industrial and Victoria are experiencing an emergency power outage due to a faulty 88kV conductor at the Vereeniging DS Substation. Emfuleni Local Municipality says technicians have been dispatched and are working to restore electricity as quickly as possible. The municipality has not provided […]
EKURHULENI – The ANC in Ekurhuleni says a recent Public Protector’s report into governance and service delivery failures in the DA-led City of Cape Town supports its long-standing criticism of the DA’s leadership. The party argues that the findings reflect similar challenges experienced in Ekurhuleni during the DA-led coalition government between 2021 and 2023, including […]
JOHANNESBURG – Johannesburg residents have been advised to prepare for a planned 12-hour water shutdown by Rand Water on 17 July, from 7am to 7pm. The maintenance may result in low water pressure or no water in several areas, including Sandton, Midrand, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto and Lenasia. Johannesburg Water says water supply may not return […]
PRETORIA – Questions have emerged over whether Julius Malema could be called to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after evidence leaders presented WhatsApp messages allegedly linking him to communications between Feroz Khan and former Crime Intelligence official André Sayed. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says the decision on whether Malema will be called rests […]
JOHANNESBURG – Alleged cartel member Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala is now scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 15 July. The commission has also instructed him to submit his statement by Wednesday. Matlala’s original appearance was postponed due to heightened public and media interest. He appeared virtually before the commission, while his legal […]