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In the News Today: MSC says it is working to recover containers and debris that fell overboard its cargo ship as it was leaving the East London port last month. MSC Antonia encountered “adverse sea conditions” when it was leaving South Africa on August 28. The company said: “Unfortunately a number of containers were damaged or …
In the News Today: South African police said Saturday they were launching a manhunt after 17 people were shot dead in a town in the east of the country. “In one house, 13 people were killed — 12 women and one man. In another, four people were killed. An 18th victim is in critical condition in …
In the News Today: Marumo Gallants claimed a first win of the 2024-25 Betway Premiership season when they defeated AmaZulu FC 1-0 at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night. Zimbabwean striker Daniel Msendami scored his first goal for the club to see Bahlabane Ba Ntwa rise to 14th place on three points, while Usuthu suffered …
In the News Today: In a fresh development, former South Africa fast bowler, Allan Donald, has been appointed as the bowling coach of Durban’s Super Giants for the forthcoming season of the SA20 2025. Notably, the league is slated to commence on January 9, 2025. The first two editions of the tournament had the current …
Construction started in August 2023 and nearly half the work has still not been done
In the News Today: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has noted the memorandum received from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality today (Thursday, 26 September 2024). The memorandum was received by Siphiwo Mxhosa, SANRAL’s Acting General Manager for Transformation and Stakeholder Relations, from a DA delegation led by …
In the News Today: The significant costs associated with flying the South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, to away games has been revealed. Each international fixture, particularly those requiring long-distance travel across the vast African continent, poses a considerable challenge to SAFA’s budget. SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao recently highlighted these costs, particularly in light of …
In the News Today: The Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu says 38 out of 2000 extortion cases reported to the police in the Eastern Cape on the extortion hotline are being investigated. He says most of the cases acted as tip-offs that enabled police to find the suspected masterminds behind extortions in the province. Mchunu was …
Water trucks come to villages on the municipality’s rural outskirts twice a month
Name Significance: The name “Umhlanga” is derived from the Zulu word for “reed,” which refers to the indigenous reeds found in the area.
Nelson Mandela Bay businesses and residents must not be penalised with higher fuel prices, to compensate fuel wholesalers for additional costs of trucking fuel to the metro, due to repairing of the fuel berth in the Port of Port Elizabeth by Transnet. If Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe approves an application by […]
In the News Today: The annual Hollywood Bets Durban 10km is expected to be well attended by road runners from across the country on Sunday. The well-funded race is scheduled to starts at 7am from the Hollywood Bets Kings Park outer fields and, as usual, it is expected to be a crowd-puller. This year’s drawcard will …
In the News Today: It is easy to look at his list of accomplishments and goals and marvel at how one man has managed to carve out a successful career in medicine, wellness, motivational speaking, and the media, all while living out his passion for music, within the space of just over two decades. If …
After seven years the City of Cape Town and the occupiers appear to be finding common ground but difficulties lie ahead
Over 100 march to Kariega Town Hall to raise concerns about climate change
In the News Today: Day 2 of the 2024 South African Short Course Championships took place tonight from Durban and a pair of teens stole the show. 16-year-old Kris Mihaylov topped the men’s 800m free podium, registering a time of 7:43.56. That beat the field by 4 seconds en route to putting up a 2024 Short Course …
In the News Today: Held this year on October 20, 2024, and billed as ‘The oldest road classic cycle race in South Africa’, the Amashova National Classic has been a part of the Gran Fondo World Tour series since 2018. The Amashova typically attracts thousands of riders each year. It’s a popular cycling event known for …
But the report that is the subject of the complaint and the deputy ombud’s ruling leave unanswered questions
In the News Today: On May 21, Durban was chosen as the African city destined to carry the show this year. KwaZulu-Natal province, in association with Absolut and in partnership with the City of Durban, managed to clinch the deal for the awards’ return to the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) on Saturday, July 18. Mama …
In the News Today: Six young South African cricketers are in line for a career-changing opportunity at the SA20 rookie draft in Cape Town on 1 October. After proving to be a successful addition last season, the draft will once again form part of the premier auction. A total of 89 young players have entered the …
Pietermaritzburg, often referred to as “PMB,” is a city located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The city is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and significant role in the country’s development.
In the News Today: Cape Town Spurs suffered their first defeat in the Motsepe Foundation Championship and lost 1-0 to Durban City at the Chatsworth Stadium on Friday evening. The solitary goal in the match was scored by City’s Athini Jodwana with 20 minutes left to play. Taking a shot from distance, Jodwana found the back …
Magistrate reprimands Rael Kassel for interrupting court proceedings
In the News Today: The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Tourism and Film Authority has marked a successful Tourism Month, that culminated in the global celebration of World Tourism Day today, Friday September 27. This year’s event, themed “Tourism and Peace: 30 Years of Connecting People, Places, and Cultures,” provided an opportunity for KZN to showcase its rich cultural …