Shale gas is from God - Peters
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says “resources left by God” should be exploited for the benefit of all. ||| Cape Town - The shale gas under the Karoo is a blessing from God, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters...
View ArticleVenda university upgrades facilities
The University of Venda has added new buildings to its campus so that it can accommodate the increasing number of students and staff. ||| Johannesburg - The University of Venda has added new buildings...
View ArticleJapan concerned about Eihatsu Maru
The Japanese government has urged the owner of the grounded fishing vessel Eihatsu Maru to co-operate with South African authorities amid salvage operations at Clifton’s First Beach. ||| Johannesburg -...
View ArticleMaritime security is a priority - Sisulu
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the SANDF will continue to protect and secure the country’s 3 000km coastline as part of its maritime security strategy. ||| Cape Town - The South African National...
View ArticleFires leave one dead, 67 homeless
A man was killed and 67 people left homeless in four separate fires in the Cape Town area this week. ||| A man was killed and 67 people left homeless in four separate fires in the Cape Town area this...
View ArticleSerial fraud accused set to appear
The trial of two peopl accused of swindling millions from the Compensation Fund is set to resume on Monday. ||| The trial of two former employees of the department of labour accused of swindling...
View ArticleState witness has hidden agenda: defence
A police officer testifying in the Andries Tatane murder trial has an axe4 to grind, says the defence. ||| A police officer testifying in the trial of seven policemen on trial for the death of Andries...
View ArticleNgubane’s death a loss: Zuma
Mvuseni Ngubane's death was a loss is not only for his family but the entire legal profession and the country, President Jacob Zuma said. ||| Lawyer Mvuseni Ngubane's death was a loss is not only for...
View ArticleGardener jailed for murder
A man who cut off his elderly employer's finger and took part in his murder was jailed for life on Friday. ||| A Mamelodi man who cut off his elderly employer's finger and took part in his murder...
View ArticleSifiso Zulu refused bail
Durban businessman Prince Sifiso Zulu was refused an extension of his bail and leave to appeal against his conviction. ||| Durban businessman Prince Sifiso Zulu was refused an extension of his bail...
View ArticlePlea for Clifton petrol bomber
Chartered accountant Shumsheer Singh Ghumman's sentence should enable him to rebuild his life, the court heard. ||| Australian chartered accountant Shumsheer Singh Ghumman's sentence should enable him...
View ArticleProtesters solicit bribes
Protesting residents were soliciting bribes and stoning cars travelling between the Lesetlheng village and the Pilanesberg mine. ||| Protesting North West residents were soliciting bribes and stoning...
View ArticleMan kills children, self
A man shot dead his two children and then killed himself at his home in Mondeor on Friday night. ||| A man shot dead his two children and then killed himself at his home in Mondeor on Friday night,...
View ArticleRight-wing leader’s case postponed
The case against right-wing leader Andre Visagie was postponed by the Kimberley Magistrate's Court on Friday. ||| The case against right-wing leader Andre Visagie was postponed by the Kimberley...
View ArticleTwo dead, 11 hurt in crash
Two people died and 11 were injured when a truck and a bakkie crashed on the N3 near Harrismith on Friday. ||| Two people died and 11 were injured when a truck and a bakkie crashed on the N3 near...
View ArticleDeath threats prove too much for Pretoria church
An Anglican parish has closed its doors because of death threats and allegations of corruption against its bishop, according to a report. ||| Johannesburg - The Anglican cathedral parish of St Albans...
View ArticleMuso refuses to remove ‘offensive’ Blacks song
Hip hop artist Slikour says he will not remove his song Blacks Are Fools from the internet despite coming under fire from many South Africans. ||| Johannesburg - Hip hop artist Slikour said he will not...
View ArticleMotlanthe gains more support in Limpopo
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is gaining more support in Limpopo, according to a report. ||| Johannesburg - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe was gaining more support in Limpopo, according to a...
View ArticleBaby whale beaches in Muizenberg
An injured baby pygmy sperm whale has beached at Surfers Corner in Muizenberg Cape Town. ||| Cape Town - An injured baby pygmy sperm whale beached at Surfers Corner in Muizenberg, Cape Town, on...
View ArticleTaxi strike turns violent
About 50 protesters overturned bins and trashed the Besters taxi rank in Phoenix, north of Durban. ||| Durban - About 50 protesters overturned bins and trashed the Besters taxi rank in Phoenix, north...
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