Bidorbuy Launches Aggregated Shipping Service For Sellers And Buyers

Bidorbuy, one of South Africa’s largest online shopping and auction marketplaces, has strengthened its shipping offering with an easy-to-use facility that will source quotes from leading courier companies and offer the most competitive rate at the time of shipping. The platform, called bidorbuy Shipping, is made possible through a partnership with uAfrica.com, a technology company […]

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Off-duty police officer stabbed to death in Strand

The murder-accused was expected to appear before the Strand Magistrates Court on Monday. CAPE TOWN – An off-duty police Cape Town police officer was killed in Lwandle in Strand on Saturday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said on Monday the 43-year-old man was arrested after the officer was stabbed to death. The murder-accused was expected […]

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Two men busted smuggling R1m worth of cannabis

Provincial traffic officers stopped their Toyota minibus vehicle at about 3am on Monday morning. CAPE TOWN – Two men were on Monday arrested after they were found transporting dagga worth nearly R1 million on the N1 highway near Laingsburg. Provincial traffic officers stopped their Toyota minibus vehicle at about 3am that morning. They discovered 30 […]

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Former SAA board member claims Zondo commission lawyer is biased against her

Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana on Monday attempted to get Advocate Kate Hofmeyr to recuse herself during her appearance before the commission, but she failed. A screengrab of former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana appearing at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 2 November 2020. Picture: SABC/YouTube JOHANNESBURG – Former South African Airways […]

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Premier Mabuyane to visit family of slain girl (6) from Mdantsane

The little girl was attacked in Mdantsane last week while walking to a shop to buy sweets. The child’s body was later found in a bush along the road. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. Picture: @OscarMabuyane/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane is expected to visit the family of six-year-old Inathi Mhlahlo who […]

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Petrol, diesel prices drop from Wednesday

Petrol, diesel prices drop from Wednesday Illuminating paraffin will, however, increase by between 15c and 20c. Image: 123rf.com JOHANNESBURG – Motorists will pay less for fuel prices from the stroke of midnight on Wednesday. The Energy Department on Monday said both grades of petrol will decrease by 27c per litre. Diesel is set to go […]

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Wilhelmina Petersen elected Stellenbosch Municipality’s new council speaker

Wilhelmina Petersen elected Stellenbosch Municipality’s new council speaker Petersen was nominated and elected unopposed for the position. Stellenbosch Municipality Mayor Gesie van Deventer (centre) stands with her deputy Nyaniso Jindela (L) and council speaker Wilhelmina Petersen (R) following their election during an urgent council meeting on 2 November 2020. Picture: @StueyMax/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Stellenbosch […]

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Don’t be fooled by scammers claiming they can clear traffic fines – RTIA

The agency on Monday said there were people trying swindle money from motorists pretending to clear their fines on the spot. A traffic officer writes up a report. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) on Monday urged motorists to be aware of scammers offering assistance with clearing traffic fines and infringement […]

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SA Rugby boss Alexander slams ‘white’ teams

Six of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup winning starting lineup last year were black. South African Rugby president Mark Alexander. Picture: sascoc.co.za JOHANNESBURG – South African Rugby president Mark Alexander has slammed some of the seven Super Rugby Unlocked outfits for fielding too many white players in starting line-ups. In a letter to the teams, […]

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Bushiri’s lawyers argue for bail saying couple won’t escape facing trial

The pair and three others were in the Pretoria Magistrates Court applying for bail. They are facing charges of money laundering and fraud amounting to R102 million. Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. Picture: facebook.com/shepherdbushiriministries JOHANNESBURG – Lawyers for the self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary, on Monday argued that the pair had […]

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