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Yvonne and Christo Joubert. (Photo: Provided) Just a few months ago, Christo Joubert was devastated, when his right leg was amputated below the knee after a seemingly innocent accident on the farm where he worked. Today he is once again a proud, working man thanks to the help of several compassionate people who opened their hearts and wallets to offer Christo (64) a better quality of life. Christo works at a guest house in Northam, 50 km outside Thabazimbi in Limpopo, where he manages the male staff and looks after the gardens. He also performs other small jobs on the…
THE IMPORTANCE and popularity of the new dance music 3-Step, which is a combination of Kwaito and House, has been shown by the fact that there are artists who make this type of music, striking again and again by embracing the Metro FM Music Awards.In this event, which is coming back for the 20th time and which celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Metro FM radio station, it was held at the ICC, Durban on Saturday night – it was held under the theme of Music Excellence. Among the artists who won the award this time are…
(Archive photo) Dr. Interior Minister Leon Schreiber approved the immediate dismissal of seven more officials this week, following the conclusion of disciplinary processes in several cases of misconduct. This brings the total number of redundancies to 63. In addition, a further 16 suspensions were imposed as part of ongoing disciplinary action, including in response to the findings arising from the investigative report released by the Special Investigation Unit (SUE). Schreiber says this dismissal process forms part of the department’s ongoing crackdown on corruption, maladministration and unethical behavior, in close cooperation with the SOE and other law enforcement agencies. Since July…
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The ANC is threatening to remove from government positions those who decide to campaign for its coalition partner, the SACP, which has chosen to contest the elections independently.The Secretary General of the ANC, Mr. Fikile Mbalula, said that those who will choose to campaign for the Communists in the upcoming elections will risk being removed from their assigned positions in the government.He said this while talking to the media on Thursday. There are a number of SACP leaders who hold government positions including the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, Mr. Buti Manamela,…
Ilse and Henry Strauss, a South African and a Namibian in Jerusalem. (Photo: Pieter Cloete/Maroela Media) Through Covid-19, war and constant terrorist threats, Ilse and Henry Strauss, a South African and a Namibian in Jerusalem, did not stand back. On the contrary, their work as volunteers only deepened. According to Ilse, director of international development at Bridges for Peace, her mission is simple but demanding: to build relationships between Christians and Jews. “We are here to build a bridge – not just with words, but with deeds,” she says. Henry, who organizes tours under the name “Israel in Afrikaans”, believes…
Only 75% of the Rooiwal plant is currently in operation, while untreated sewage flows over stagnant ponds and pollutes the underground water table. (Photo: Provided)The years-long water crisis in the Rooiwal area will now be brought to a head by the direct entry of the FF Plus.So says Willie Spies, FF Plus’ mayoral candidate for the Tshwane metro, after the party undertook to assist Theuns Vogel, a farmer, with legal aid in order to force the Tshwane metro to comply with a court ruling from 2019.Spies says the core of the legal action is the metro’s continued failure to comply…
The PRESIDENT of the Afrikaans church, thanked and commended the members of the church for working hard to do everything possible to ensure that the church has good quality buildings.Rev. Nkosinathi Hlomuka who is the President of this church commended the believers at the recent service in Mtshezi.He stated that every year they have made sure that there is a building that is completed because they want this church to have places of worship everywhere.He said he is also continuing the good work started by other former presidents who have led the church.”If you will be quiet and take a…
Lt. Gen. Puleng Dimpane, Acting Police Commissioner. (Photo: GCIS). Lt. Gen. Puleng Dimpane, a senior official in the South African Police Service (SAPS), now holds one of the most powerful positions in the service. This week she was named acting national police commissioner “to ensure stability and continuity in the police service”. Dimpane (49) is currently the divisional commissioner for financial management services at the police. She is also the first female officer to hold the position of chief financial officer in the history of the SAPS. Her appointment follows shortly after gen. Fannie Masemola was temporarily suspended as national…
CONGRATULATIONS to the 11 players from the University of KwaZulu-Natal who have been selected for the Sharks Under-20 women’s team that will play in the national competition.The national tournament will begin on Monday at the Alberton Rugby Club.The KwaZulu-Natal team will play in the top division with Western Province, Border, Blue Bulls, Golden Lions, Eastern Province, Boland and Free State.In the second stage, Limpopo Blue Bulls, Griquas, South Western Districts, Mpumalanga, Valke and Griffons will compete.The UKZN players who will play for the Sharks are Zandile Ngcobo, Nosipho Mkhize, Hlekane Baloyi, Asanda Mnyandu, Charmaine Mogashoa, Bokamoso Mokali, Tshepiso Maseme, Samkelisiwe…