Posts

Showing posts from May 25, 2025

Kaizer Chiefs Chairman befittingly conferred with Wits Honorary Doctorate

-
Image
JOHANNESBURG - In recognition of his substantial contribution to South Africa’s business landscape over many decades, Kaizer Chiefs Executive Chairman, Dr. Kaizer Motaung, was bestowed with a second honorary doctorate on Tuesday, this time by Wits University’s Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. Motaung, a successful businessperson, soccer administrator and philanthropist, delivered a speech that struck a chord with graduates from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. He delivered his address after Wits University awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in Commerce on 15 July at the Wits Great Hall. This honour acknowledges his role in the betterment of South African society, the development of soccer in the country, and uplifting disadvantaged youth, amongst others. Bearing witness were other student achievers "Thank you, Wits University, for honouring our Chairman—an inspiring recognition of his visionary leadership and impact. "The Kaizer Chiefs Family p...
Post a Comment
Read more

JUST IN: Main suspect in #OloratoMongale murder case shot dead by KZN police

-
Image
KWAZULU-NATAL - Police have reportedly shot and killed the main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale in KwaZulu-Natal. According to SABC news, Philangenkosi Makhanya was found by the police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. It’s believed he shot at police, who returned fire. Makhanya, together with two other suspects, Fezile Ngubane and Bongani Mthimkhulu, were wanted in connection with Mongale’s murder. Mongale, a journalism graduate, was murdered after going on a new date with man known to her as John. Her body was discovered near Alexandra township, in northern Johannesburg, last Sunday.
Post a Comment
Read more

#RIPPresleyChweneyagae: Tsotsi dies after an illustrious acting career

-
Image
JOHANNESBURG - Renowned South African actor Presley Oageng Chweneyagae has passed away at the age of 40. Popularly known for his role on Tsotsi, a Oscar winning film and Emmy nominee, reports about Chweneyagae's passing were confirmed this morning. Cobrizi, also character his also popularly known for has began receiving tribute messages as fans reflect on the role his made in shaping the television industry in South Africa. Funeral details are yet to be released by the family or management soon.
Post a Comment
Read more

Two survive terrific collision involving a truck

-
Image
BALLITO - Two individuals survived a terrific collision involving a truck this past weekend. On Saturday evening (24 May), IPSS Medical Rescue responded to reports of a light motor vehicle, which had crashed into a sugar cane truck, on the R102 near Ballito. One occupant of the light motor vehicle sustained serious injuries, with another luckily escaping with minor injuries.  Patients were stabilised on scene before being transported to hospital for further care. The truck driver was uninjured in the collision.
Post a Comment
Read more

Drug trafficker arrested with R1.4m cocaine wrapped around his legs at OR Tambo Airport

-
Image
KEMPTON PARK - A 39-year-old drug trafficker was arrested on arrival from São Paulo at the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday morning. The Brazilian national landed at 09:00 from São Paulo and was in transit to Benin when he was intercepted by police officers at the Airport. He was pulled aside and during a body search, cocaine was found wrapped around his legs. He has been arrested and is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on a charge of drug trafficking.
Post a Comment
Read more

Popular posts from this blog

#RamaphosaAddress: Minister of Police placed on special leave - DETAILS

-
Image
CAPE TOWN - "In order for the Commission to execute its functions effectively, I have decided to put the Minister of Police Mr Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence with immediate effect," said President Cyril Ramaphosa after establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the crimes and leadership of various institutions implicated in the claims made by KZN Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Ramaphosa said Mchunu has undertaken to give his full cooperation to the Commission to enable it to do its work. "I have decided to appoint Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Minister of Police," he said. ABOUT THE ACTING POLICE MINISTER   Professor Cachalia is currently a professor of law at the University of the Witwatersrand and is the chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council. He previously served as an MEC of Community Safety in Gauteng.
Read more

Founder of Gift of the Givers backs KZN Police Commissioner Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi ahead of President address

-
Image
KWAZULU-NATAL - Founder of Gift of the Givers, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman has defended KZN Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after he made explosive claims about Minister, Senzo Mchunu. During a media briefing, Mkhwanazi made several startling revelations, accusing senior police leadership, including Mchunu, of interfering in investigations into politically motivated killings, corruption, and collusion with criminal networks. Mchunu has denied all allegations against him. Dr Sooliman met with General Mkhwanazi to get a better perspective about his claims. Following the meeting, he described Mkhwanazi as a Beacon of Hope for SA. "The SAPS is so often vilified, insulted, demeaned, maligned, accused of corruption, inaction and inefficiency. Yes, there are those within the SAPS, as in every institution, that have failed to perform, but to generalise and paint an entire institution with the same negativity is disingenuous, demoralising, unjust and unfair to those men and wome...
Read more

President Ramaphosa to brief the nation on national security matters

-
Image
PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July 2025, address the nation on developments arising from a public statement by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, that details allegations against senior political and South African Police Service leadership. President Ramaphosa was attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil on Sunday, 6 July 2025, when General Mkhwanazi outlined numerous allegations at a media briefing. The President undertook to attend to this development on his return from Brazil, in view of the implications for national security. President Ramaphosa has been seized with this matter in recent days and will, following various consultations, take the nation into his confidence at 19h00 on Sunday, 13 July 2025. The President’s message will be broadcast and streamed on various platforms.
Read more