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The Motherwell Freedom run, the proud platform for many young and promising athletes, will celebrate it’s twelve edition on Saturday, 27 April. The event is the initiative of Michael Mbambani, who with the support of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, organised the first Freedom Run on 2 April, 2011. Michael Mbambani, renowned South African athletics …
World Cup police accommodation fraud and corruption case postponed
The case against nine suspects facing charges relating to the R47 million Soccer World Cup police accommodation fraud and corruption investigation has been postponed in the Durban High Court.
The case was postponed to allow for pre-trial conferencing.
The accused in the case include former high ranking police officials including:
The other accused are:
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Investigating Directorate spokesperson Henry Mamothame explained that the nine face at least 275 charges of racketeering offences and fraud, corruption, money laundering and forgery.
“[These were] allegedly committed between March 2009 and April 2010, wherein the prescripts of the Public Finance Management Act were allegedly ignored in procuring accommodation for members of the South African Police Service during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
“The state alleges Panday’s family [were] party to a common purpose with Toshan and others to defraud SAPS, through their association with entities which were used to score lucrative contracts from SAPS. The policemen who are accused in this matter face accusations of colluding with Panday to receive contracts from the KZN police for an amount of over R47.3 million in fraudulent and irregular tender procedures.
“Judgment on an application for disclosure of certain information is still reserved for a date that will be provided by the court. The state has strongly argued against this application,” he said.
The case is expected back in court on 25 July 2024. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:12
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Celimpilo Kenneth Zungu (born 25 August 1997), professionally known as Tiga Maine, is a South African recording artist, performing artist, background artist, actor, producer, song-writer, promoter, music director, video editor, graphic designer, mentor, motivator and etc. Born in Kwazulu-Natal, Nkandla and raised in Mpumalanga, Balfour. He is regarded as one of the pushing artist independently …
South African long-distance runner Stephen Mokoka joins an impressive roster of athletes for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K that is set to captivate the Mother City on National Mother’s Day, Sunday, 12 May 2024. Despite failing to finish his debut Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon this past Saturday (13 April), Stephen Mokoka …
When registering online for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (taking place on Sunday 12 May 2024), participants, whether they’re running or walking, can support the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) by making an immediate donation towards this meaningful cause. A non-profit leader in the fight against cancer since 1931, CANSA enables …
We would appreciate publicity for the talk that Rod Smith and Terry Angelos are holding. Terry will tell those present about her year as a high-class call girl. Durban borne and educated Rod Smith, now an international speaker, columnist and CEO for OpenHand Inc will add his thoughts. Rod has been writing a daily column …
Update on Presidential eThekwini Working Group
The Presidency has provided an update on the work of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group.
The group was announced following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the area earlier this year and is aimed at improving service delivery, improving business confidence, and repositioning eThekwini as an investment and tourism hotspot.
READ | Presidential Working Group to accelerate resolution of issues impacting eThekwini
It is co-chaired by the Director-General in the Presidency and Secretary of Cabinet, Phindile Baleni, and former KwaZulu-Natal MEC of Economic Development and Tourism, Mike Mabuyakhulu.
“On the 8th of April 2024, Director-General Phindile Baleni and Mike Mabuyakhulu led a series of follow-up engagements with the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, organised labour in eThekwini, and the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss the Working Group’s eight priority focal areas.
“The focal areas are the outcome of a deliberate consultation process within government and with social partners in eThekwini. The municipality, organised labour, and the business community expressed their commitment to leverage their expertise to support turnaround strategies across the identified focal areas.
“The Working Group represents an intergovernmental collaborative approach to addressing challenges in local government and will include active participation from all levels of government, the private sector, state owned enterprises, organised labour, and civil society,” the Presidency said in a statement.
The group’s focal areas are:
The statement said the intervention is expected to last some 24 months.
“The Presidential eThekwini Working Group will be responsible for reporting progress on the implementation of turnaround strategies to the President and Minsters every three weeks. The intervention will last 24 months and focus on both short-term and long-term interventions.
“The learnings and outcomes of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group will inform similar interventions in other municipalities facing service delivery challenges,” the statement read. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:25
Swimmers keen to compete in an achievable, open water competition – while raising much-needed funds for charity – can book a spot on the 1 Mile event of this year’s Oceans 8 Charity Swim along Durban’s shores. Taking place on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 June from the Durban Undersea Club, the 1 Mile swim …
The Hollywoodbets Sharks succeeded in their quest to become the first South African team to advance to the semi-final of the EPCR Challenge Cup, but it was a weekend of disappointment for the Vodacom Bulls who were knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup competition. A strong second half display by the KwaZulu-Natalians saw them …
CENTURION: David Wiese and Dayyaan Galiem shared six wickets before an astonishing unbeaten 90 by Rivaldo Moonsamy helped resuscitate the...
Progress made in Durban’s R180 million road upgrade
EThekwini Municipality says the upgrade of the Old North Coast Road in Durban North is progressing well, with construction expected to be completed in September 2025.
The R181.9 million project, which started in May last year, aims to improve road networks and ease traffic congestion in the area.
According to the municipality, the project, which has created various job opportunities, has been commended by residents in Ward 110, including local businesses, and other existing industrial developments within the ward, who will benefit from the project.
Project Engineer Sihle Myeza said despite minor challenges, the project is progressing well.
“The project consists of constructing reinforced concrete retaining walls with parapets on the left-hand side and specialist lateral support retaining wall on the right-hand side.
“Other work includes bulk earthworks, stormwater, culverts, layer works, service relocations, kerbing, building sidewalks, median islands, sub-soils, gabions, guardrails, asphalting and reinstatement,” Myeza said.
Myeza said some of the challenges experienced in the project including water, electricity, and telecommunications services being temporarily relocated for the retaining walls and earthworks to continue.
He said these services will be permanently relocated.
“Another issue was the unstable embankments that collapsed while cutting for the retaining wall and posed a risk. To deal with this issue, a geotechnical assessment was done on the embankments.
“A geotechnical report from a geotechnical engineer was produced proposing that a specialist lateral support retaining wall be constructed to ensure the embankments are stable,” Myeza said. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:14
Catch all these blockbusters at Ster-Kinekor’s IMAX cinemas for an immersive cinema experience There’s nothing that beats watching a blockbuster movie in the cinema… except if you’re watching it on the biggest screen for a fully immersive sound and picture movie experience. With nine state-of-the-art IMAX cinemas at select sites around the country, Ster-Kinekor has …
Watch the biopic on the big screen at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas from 12 April “I want people to hear my voice, and just forget their troubles for five minutes…” – Amy Winehouse The release of the movie, BACK TO BLACK, gives cinema audiences a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the …
Shankara Chetty is accused of failing to act in the best interests of patients
The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks will look to make history on Saturday as they attempt to advance to the in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals for the first time when they line up against Northampton Saints and Edinburgh in the quarter-finals. The Hollywoodbets Sharks will take the field first against …
DURBAN: The Hollywoodbets Dolphins secured a narrow three-run win (DLS Method) against Momentum Multiply Titans at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead on Wednesday....
TKZN will continue its international tourism drive in Cape Town this week at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa. It will position the province as a tourism investment destination as it presents a multi-billion-rand range of development opportunities to investors, funding agencies and financial institutions during the WTM Tourism Investment Forum. WTM Africa, which begins on …
Entries for the Totalsports Women’s Race, South Africa’s premier Women’s Month Celebration, will open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. “What better way to honor National Women’s Day than by extending the celebration throughout the month of August,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “We’re excited to unite with thousands of active women across …
Solar power supplied 67% of all electricity used in February this year at three of leading South African truck body and trailer building company, Serco’s factories and offices in South Africa. And Serco’s goal is to push that figure up to 75% following further investment to raise the ratio even higher in the medium to …
Fresh from her dominant victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K this past weekend, Kenya’s Diana Chepkorir has confirmed that she will take part in the next Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series race of the season, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 12 May 2024. The diminutive Kenyan put …
Eighty-five vehicles to boost KZN crime-fighting initiatives
A crime-fighting initiative aimed at curbing the rise of criminal activities and promoting public safety across KwaZulu-Natal has been launched.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube handed over essential tools of trade to the value of R30 million to various voluntary community crime fighting structures in the province on Friday.
Among the equipment handed over were 85 vehicles.
Dube-Ncube said the vehicles will play a pivotal role in accelerating the fight against crime by enhancing the mobility, response times, and operational capabilities of the dedicated individuals working tirelessly to keep the communities safe.
“By equipping these voluntary community crime-fighting structures with the necessary resources, the government is empowering local initiatives and fostering a collaborative approach to addressing crime.
“This proactive strategy reflects a commitment to grassroots solutions and community-led interventions, which are vital components of any comprehensive crime prevention strategy,” Dube-Ncube said.
The Premier said this when she announced the initiatives during an event at Hoy Park in Durban on Friday, accompanied by Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC, Sipho Hlomuka.
She said the initiative marked a significant milestone in government's commitment to enhancing public safety and security in the region.
The other crime-fighting initiatives aimed at curbing criminal activities and promoting public safety across the province include:
• Strengthening the capacity of Community Policing Forums to engage with communities, gather intelligence and collaborate with law enforcement agencies to prevent and combat crime at the grassroots level;
• Supporting and expanding the network of neighbourhood watch programs to enhance surveillance, deterrence and early detection of criminal activities within residential areas;
• Investing in programs that provide skills development, education, and employment opportunities for young people to steer them away from crime and delinquency;
• Facilitating partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organisations, businesses, and community groups to implement holistic crime prevention strategies tailored to the unique needs of different communities; and
• Harnessing the power of technology and innovation to improve crime detection, response, and data-driven decision-making processes within law enforcement agencies and community organisations.
Dube-Ncube reiterated the importance of the collective efforts of government, including law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and concerned citizens in the fight against crime.
“By working together and investing in proactive measures, KwaZulu-Natal is taking decisive steps towards creating safer and more secure communities for all residents. This commitment to empowering community-driven crime-fighting initiatives is not merely a one-time event but a sustained effort to build resilience, foster collaboration, and ultimately, make KZN a safer place for everyone,” the Premier said. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Mon, 04/08/2024 - 14:19
April 2024, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Westown, the new city of the west in Shongweni KwaZulu-Natal, has entrenched its support of the local equestrian community, through the sponsorship of the 2024 edition of the Westown South African Youth Championships, taking place at the Shongweni Club from 28 June to 4 July 2024. The event will see over …
With a lineup featuring both world-class performers and South Africa’s top athletes, the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K promises to be a record-breaking event on Sunday, 7 April. As the fastest athlete in the women’s field, Diana Chepkorir will be making her South African debut. The Kenyan is aiming to improve on the …
