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Dear Editor Trust. That is the key for the parties in the Multi-party Charter to achieve success in next year’s general elections and replace the ANC as government of South Africa. Without trust and cooperation, success is not attainable. Coalitions are usually formed after elections and, so, the Multi-party Charter for South Africa creates a …
Dear Editor Last Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa ratified the nomination of Kholeka Gcaleka as the new Public Protector (PP). On the same day, her obscure and incompetent predecessor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, was inaugurated as an EFF Member of Parliament. Seven years ago with Mkhwebane’s appointment as PP, just like recently with Gcaleka’s, the ANC completely disregarded …
Dear Editor “The DA can today announce that we are not only preparing our own legal challenge to the BELA Bill, which we will fight all the way to the Constitutional Court. We can also announce that we are reaching out to all of the organisations that have indicated that they too will go to …
Today FNB was named South Africa’s Best Digital Bank in the 12th annual South African SITEisfaction® survey conducted by Human8 (previously known as InSites Consulting and Columinate). FNB was rated highest for innovation, demonstrated by a successful redesign of the FNB App. Survey correspondents also rated FNB as trustworthy, with commendable efforts in proactive communications …
Scottish Rugby is to award an additional 18 retrospective caps to honour players who wore the thistle in international competition. Earlier this year, the Scottish Rugby Union Custodian Board announced some 57 male players would be capped retrospectively. The players had represented Scotland in the Services and Victory internationals during and after the Second World …
Incidents attended to by the NSRI these past days: WEST COAST NSRI MYKONOS Nic Stevens, NSRI Mykonos station commander, said: Thursday, 19 October, our NSRI Mykonos duty crew launched the NSRI rescue craft Rotary Burnett at 17h48 to assist two local men on their motor boat that they reported to be experiencing electrical and mechanical …
WXV 2 delivered on so many fronts in the Springbok Women’s quest for improvement, that words can hardly describe the gratitude to all involved in bringing this showpiece event to the Western Cape in its inaugural season. What it has not brought yet – and that issue is something that can be sorted against Samoa …
World Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories are set to be honoured in a star-studded showcase taking place just hours after the conclusion of a record-breaking Rugby World Cup …
Investing in shares is one of the more direct ways to gain exposure to the stock market and to easily diversify your portfolio. However, one needs to know where to invest in order to achieve inflation beating returns over the long term. Choosing the right investment strategy that aligns with your investment objective and circumstances …
The Vodacom Bulls are hitched to Wilco Louw, an 18-wheeler in scrumming terms, who is poised to right what has been a bumpy record on the road and drive them to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship. The 2023-24 BKT URC season brings with it the promise of a fresh start, especially true …
Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham, has named the Wales Women’s senior side to face New Zealand in the second Test match of the inaugural WXV1 campaign at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday, October 28th. (KO: 4pm local time). Centre Hannah Jones will captain a Wales side with seven changes to the starting line-up …
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen tweaked the midfield and loose trio combinations of his match day squad for their final WXV 2 clash against Samoa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, while also bringing in Rights Mkhari as replacement. The match kicks off at 16h30 and is a must win for both …
Ellis Jenkins admits there are times when he wonders what might have been. But he is also grateful to still be playing the game he loves, after fearing his career was over at one stage. We caught up with the Cardiff Rugby flanker for an in-depth chat as he prepared for Sunday’s Vodacom United Rugby …
Premier Alan Winde, several members of his Cabinet, and Western Cape Government (WCG) officials today gave an update on the provincial government’s efforts to repair and reopen roads, and other infrastructure, which were severely damaged in the storms and ensuing flooding that hit parts of the province over the Heritage long weekend. The Premier thanked …
Three sentenced in OR Tambo drug case
Three people including two customs officers and an Air Namibia attendant have been sentenced to at least 10 years imprisonment following their conviction on drug related charges.
The convicts – Sydney Bilankulu, Courdel Khoza and Thabo Dikgale – were found guilty of dealing in drugs, possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice and sentenced in the Alexandra Magistrates’ court.
According to a National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) statement, a fourth convict Oscar Osigwe, entered a plea and sentence agreement and was sentenced to eight years in jail in 2017.
The NPA explained that in 2016, Osigwe arrived at OR Tambo International Airport with some 1295.8 grams of cocaine in the form of plastic wrapped bullets he had swallowed.
“Osigwe told the court that a Nigerian man in Brazil had given him the drugs and bought him a ticket to South Africa. He further told the court that the Nigerian man said that there would be people at the ORTIA, who would be waiting for him and that his identity was already shared with these people.
“On arrival, while he was waiting in the queue, he was told to stand aside by two SARS customs officials [Khoza and Dikgale].
“Whilst searching for him, he was informed by Dikgale that they had been waiting for him. They thereafter went with Osigwe, to a hotel where his sim card was replaced with a new sim card that would be used to communicate with him after he had excreted the drugs. They gave him instructions on where to drop off the bag with drugs after the excretion was completed,” the statement read.
An on-duty police officer at the airport, Sergeant Nathan Govender, subsequently received a tip-off about Osigwe and the cocaine he had brought into the country.
“[Govender] gathered a team that went to the hotel where Osigwe had checked in. On arrival, they questioned Osigwe, who agreed that he had excreted 71 of the drugs and 18 were still inside his stomach.
“Osigwe received a call from the accused to move to the drop-off point, where he was followed by the team. He handed the bag of cocaine to Bilankulu who was together with Dikgale and Khoza and they were all arrested,” the statement said. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Thu, 10/26/2023 - 11:57
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has recorded the best digital engagement numbers for an ICC event ever, having shattered the previous record which was set for the entirety of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The biggest Cricket World Cup ever which has placed fans at the centre of the action has …
In a disconcerting turn of events, England, the reigning double white-ball champions, have had a dismal start to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Their latest setback came in the form of Saturday’s humbling defeat against an in-form South African team, which will go down as one of the worst losses in English ODI …
Dear Editor The DA applauds the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) decision to uphold the interdict on the R50 million donation to Cuba, in agreement with the principles of good governance and accountability. Ensuring transparent and responsible allocation of government funds, prioritising the needs of South African citizens, is paramount. Deputy Minister Alvin Botes’ announcement …
Cape Town, 25 October – Following a very successful debut in 2023, the Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) Journey to Jazz festival will be back 1 – 5 May 2024, and to deliver on the high barre set by the inaugural festival, organisers have appointed music maestro Kyle Shepherd, as Artistic Director to curate the …
The eThekwini municipality repeatedly demolishes their shacks located near a river
Phoenix, Joe Slovo residents to store water ahead of pipeline upgrade
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has urged the residents of Phoenix and Joe Slovo to store enough water ahead of tonight’s planned upgrade on the water main supplying the two areas in Milnerton.
The city said residents of Phoenix and Joe Slovo have been experiencing low water pressure, and the water and sanitation maintenance team will be upgrading a section of the pipeline to improve the water pressure in these areas.
“This requires that the water supply to these areas be shut off to enable the work to be done safely. Residents in these areas are kindly requested to store enough water in advance and also to keep their taps closed during this period to prevent water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored,” the city said in a statement.
Water supply in Phoenix and Joe Slovo will be shut off from 8pm on Thursday until 3am on Friday.
The city said a water tanker will be made available to provide water for domestic consumption, where required.
“The city sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to benefit its customers.”
For updates on the maintenance work and location of tankers, follow @CityofCTAlerts Twitter account. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Thu, 10/26/2023 - 12:36
The Killarney Motor Show, scheduled for Sunday 5 November 2023 at the renowned Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town, promises an adrenaline-packed experience like never before. Leading automotive lubricant brand, Motul, is set to take the event by storm with thrilling partnerships that demonstrate their exceptional product range. Visitors to the Motul stand can look …
Dear Editor In a recent op-ed, Adriaan Basson claimed, without a single meaningful source or shred of evidence, that there are secret negotiations between the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) for a coalition government post-2024 elections. This is simply not true, and one would expect a journalist of integrity to be …
Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson has named a settled starting line-up to face Japan in the side’s final match of the inaugural WXV 2 competition (Friday 27 October, kick-off 1pm UK time / 2pm local time) – live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Scotland website. Easson has made two alterations to the replacements, …