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Dr. Theo de Jager. (Photo: Boring)Saai reacted sharply to recent statements and parliamentary answers by John Steenhuisen, minister of agriculture, about the cost of foot-and-mouth vaccine and the new section 10 vaccination scheme.Dr. Theo de Jager, chairman of Saai’s board, says the organization is “extremely shocked” by what he describes as contradictions in Steenhuisen’s answers about the cost of vaccine. He also objected to allegations that Saai is believed to be spreading misinformation about vaccine costs.”If the minister can provide evidence of misinformation about the costs and prices of vaccine by Saai, I am prepared to resign as chairman of…
Two police officers and a citizen suspected to be linked to the illegal sale and possession of precious metals have been arrested following a thorough investigation by the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS).The suspects were arrested following an investigation into alleged transactions in precious metals, corruption and related crimes. The arrest of these arrested over the weekend was carried out by the team that had issued a J50 warrant for their arrest.A large number of intelligence officers are believed to have accompanied detectives during the raid on the Houghton flats in Johannesburg, where Major-General Firoz Khan was arrested. It is…
Argieffoto (Photo: Kireyonok_Yuliya / Magnific) A series of intense cold fronts are bringing heavy rain, strong winds, cold conditions, snow and dangerous sea conditions to parts of the Western Cape, with numerous roads already closed in the Central Karoo and Garden Route. The South African Weather Service warns that disruptive rain could lead to flooding of roads, bridges and settlements. Mudslides and dangerously fast-flowing rivers are also possible in mountainous parts of Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Breedevallei and Witzenberg, among others. The warning is valid until Tuesday. According to the Weather Service, an orange level 8 warning for disruptive rain…
A screenshot taken on May 10, 2026 from a video released by the US Central Command on its X account on May 8, 2026, appears to show an attack on the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Sevda. US forces fired on and disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers on May 8, 2026, after the ships allegedly tried to violate the US blockade of Iranian ports, the US military said. (Video: Centcom / X)Drones were fired at several targets in the Gulf on Sunday, with one hitting a cargo ship bound for Qatar.The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of being responsible for an attack on…
Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title with a 2-0 El Clasico victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid, opening an unassailable 14-point lead at the top of the table with three games remaining.Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half on Sunday to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophy-less season.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThis was only the second time the outcome of La Liga has been decided directly by the result of a Clasico, with record 36-time champions Real Madrid winning their first title in…
10 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article?Stock photo (Photo: Shutterstock)Five suspected rhino poachers were killed in a shootout with the police in Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday evening.Col. Robert Netshiunda, spokesperson for the police, says officers received information that the suspects were driving on the R618 in the direction of a game reserve.”A stop-and-search operation was launched on the road. When the suspects arrived at the roadblock, a shootout broke out between the suspects and the police officers.”Five suspects were shot dead. A hunting rifle, a silencer and two pistols were found in their…
WRITER poet and organizer of art events, Ms. Sindiswa Zulu has used her love of art and national heritage to promote the beauty of the work left by the singer of folk songs, Prince Magogo of Dinuzulu (deceased).In an interview withOf this country Ms. Zulu (34), who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honors in IsiZulu Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, passed with flying colors – she said she intended to promote and publicize the works of Prince Magogo because she understands that the current generation does not understand much of what he left behind in the…
10 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article? (Photo: SAPS/Facebook) Two senior police officers and a civilian were arrested in connection with the alleged illegal trade and illegal possession of precious metals. Brig. Athlenda Mathe, police spokesperson, says the three suspects were arrested after an intensive investigation by the Gauteng unit for counterintelligence operations. According to Mathe, the arrests are related to an investigation into allegations of illegal precious metal transactions, corruption and related offences. The suspects were arrested over the weekend after the team executed a J50 warrant for their arrest. “These arrests are…
THE Wounds of the wound caused by being nominated in seven races have been closed but he did not receive an award at the Metro FM Music Awards from pianist Zee Nxumalo, who received a unique opportunity given to him by the company that plays music on the internet, Spotify.This singer, who does not care about music fans, has been announced by Spotify that they have chosen him as an ambassador for their monthly program which is -EQUAL Africawhose purpose is to highlight the beauty of the work done by women in music.Spotify revealed that this singer was included in…
Durban City’s chairman, Farouk Kadodia, says that the future of the team’s current coach, Pitso Dladla, will be clear soon.Kadodia is just an earOf this countryhas made it clear that they are waiting for the conclusion of this season which they are singing before making a decision on the coaching team that will lead the team next season. Dladla took over coaching duties as a substitute in February, after Sinethemba Badela pointed the way.Under the hand of Dladla who hails from Newtown, Thongathi, Durban, City made history last week by becoming the first team from KwaZulu-Natal to lift the Nedbank…