OUTsurance to remove all ads with Maboe following abuse allegations – report

According to Channel24, OUTsurance spokesperson Natasha Kawulesar said the company was aware of the issue surrounding Katlego Maboe and had engaged with him on the matter and would be removing all adverts with Maboe ‘as soon as practically possible’. TV personality Katlego Maboe. Picture: Supplied to CapeTalk JOHANNESBURG – Insurance giant OUTsurance on Friday said […]

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Completion of academic year at universities becoming more likely – DHET

The Department of Higher Education said that COVID-19 has had a varying impact on institutions and that it was for this reason that the completion of the academic year would happen at different times for each university. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande on 9 June 2020 briefed the media in Pretoria […]

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Gigaba’s ex-advisor denies using Zuma name to expedite Gama Transnet settlement

Siyabonga Mahlangu has told the state capture commission that he was not involved in the decision to reinstate Siybonga Gama as CEO of Trasnet. A screengrab of Siyabonga Mahlangu, the former advisor to Cabinet minister Malusi Gigaba, appearing at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 23 October 2020. Picture: SABC/YouTube JOHANNESBURG – Former Cabinet […]

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Media granted permission to record Bushiri, co-accused’s bail bid proceedings

The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church have been charged with fraud, money laundering and Contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act worth R102 million. Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court […]

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2 men hospitalised after nearly drowning at Herold’s Bay

They’d apparently been fishing from the rocks when a wave swept them off. CAPE TOWN – Two men have been hospitalised after they nearly drowned in Herold’s Bay in the southern Cape. Paramedics rushed to the scene on Friday morning and the two were found lying on the beach. They’d apparently been fishing from the […]

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WATCH LIVE: Bail hearing for Shepherd and Mary Bushiri

WATCH: Bail hearing for Shepherd and Mary Bushiri The bail hearing of self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, is being held in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Friday morning as they face charges including fraud and money laundering. Supporters of controversial pastor Shepherd Bushiri and his wife pictured at the Pretoria Commercial Crimes […]

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WC Health Dept concerned about relaxed behavior towards COVID-19

This week, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize raised concerns at the country’s COVID-19 cases, warning about small flames that had flared up across the country. FILE: A City of Tshwane Health official takes a nasal swab to test for the COVID-19 coronavirus on a taxi operator at the Bloed Street Mall in Pretoria Central Business District, […]

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CT firefighter Chantel Memziwe won’t take cancer fight lying down

Chantelle Memziwe (41) was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2017 and is currently undergoing gruelling treatment and two days after completing a cycle of chemotherapy, she finished the virtual Cape Town Marathon. Chantel Memziwe (41) was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2017. The aviation firefighter at Cape Town International Airport recently completed the 2020 Virtual […]

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Nkoana-Mashabane: Taxi industry can play role in fight against GBV

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said that transporting about 16 million passengers every day, the taxi industry was key in communicating key messages about gender-based violence to the public. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. Picture: @maite_nkoana/Twitter CAPE TOWN – […]

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Pupil hospitalised after being stabbed at Majazana school near Orange Farm

Pupil hospitalised after being stabbed at Majazana school near Orange Farm Paramedics said that the victim sustained a significant stab wound to his back. Picture: 123rf.com JOHANNESBURG – A 20-year-old pupil has been hospitalised on Friday afternoon after he was stabbed by another pupil at a school in Majazana near Orange Farm. The motive behind […]

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