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THE LEADER of the Home of the Disciples of Jesus in KwaMaphumulo, Rev. Vusimuzi Sibiya, said that he does not fully agree with the statement made by the Minister of Health in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms. Nomagugu Simelane, who accused people of not stopping their anti-HIV drugs.Ms Simelane speaking at the Easter service in the church, the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA), stated that she does not agree with making Disciples of Jesus.”I have heard, Master, that there are people who have chosen to live alone, saying that they are separated from the things of the world. These people are…
Knolokskraal near Grabouw, a fast-growing, self-proclaimed Khoisan settlement. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks/Maroela Media)By Liezl Human, GroundUpThe Department of Public Works and Infrastructure plans to approach the High Court in an attempt to stop Knoflokskraal near Grabouw, a fast-growing, self-proclaimed Khoisan settlement. This move comes after the government admitted that it has so far failed to maintain law and order in the area.Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, confirmed this week that the department is finalizing its submission to the High Court in Cape Town.The aim is to extend an existing containment order from 2021. According to Macpherson, the government…
MAYOR Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma is kicking rumors that the suspension of the chief executive officer of this municipality, Mr. Nkosiyezwe Vezi, is due to the fact that he commented on the social media on the issue concerning the association of one of the officials of this municipality, with the disappearance of R1.5 million.Speaking toOf this country Ms. Nqobile Vakalisa, who is in charge of Communications in the council, said that this is not true, but the truth is that the council agreed that Vezi should take a leave.”Someone will fill his place as he will be on vacation. But…
It cannot be settled in pieces. There is no controlled containment of a movement that believes it is carrying out a divine mandate. You finish it strong, or you face it again, this time stronger, hungrier and more convinced than ever that his god is on his side.
Bafana Bafana players have been criticized by Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, for not playing for themselves in the World Cup because their level is no different from those who play in leagues that are considered to be hundreds of in the world.Cardoso expressed his confidence in Hugo Broos’ Bafana as they go to the World Cup.Broos’ team is two months away from the start of the World Cup where they are drawn in Group A with other hosts Mexico, South Korea and the Czech Republic.According to Cardoso, who is originally from Portugal, there is no difference between the international…
ALTHOUGH his team came out of the semi-final round of the Nedbank Cup, the coach of Milford FC, Xanti Pupuma, takes it as an incentive to reach this stage of the competition and sees them ready to compete with other teams playing in the Betway Premiership. Milford, who play in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, reached the finals at Nedbank, beating TS Galaxy 4-3 on penalties in the semi-finals of the competition on Sunday, at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, KwaMhlanga. In the quarterfinals at Nedbank, Milford beat Sekhukhune United 3-2 on penalties, before defeating another Premiership team, Galaxy, in the semi-finals. It…
Washington, DC – Politicians in the United States have largely welcomed the truce between the US and Iran, with some of President Donald Trump’s Republican allies voicing scepticism about a possible deal, as Democrats renewed calls for accountability.Trump announced the ceasefire on Tuesday, about 10 hours after proclaiming that a “whole civilization will die tonight”. The two-week truce will see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Tehran and Washington negotiate a lasting end to the war.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe content of any future agreement remains unclear. But Iranian officials have said that Trump has generally…
People in Iran celebrate after the announcement of the two-week ceasefire. (Photo: AFP) Get the news on the latest developments on the conflict in the Middle East here. Cease fire, Strait of Hormoes reopened The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire at the last minute on Tuesday, barely an hour before Pres. Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy the country was about to expire. Tehran also agreed to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. After more than a month of heavy attacks by the United States and Israel, Iran described the ceasefire as a victory. The country…
Joyce “Mama Joy” Chauke. (Photo: Micky Jnr/X) Joyce “Mama Joy” Chauke, South Africa’s famous “super fan”, is very upset after Gayton McKenzie, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, rejected her request to attend the World Cup soccer tournament. Chauke turned to social media to ask for help, after the department confirmed that there was no budget to send supporters to the tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada. “I would love to be there,” Chauke wrote on X. “I am asking for any help from anyone to help me attend the Fifa World Cup. McKenzie is not going to pay…
(Photo: Stellenbosch municipality/Facebook) The FF Plus referred the Stellenbosch local municipality to the special investigation unit (SUE) regarding alleged illegal approval for the letting of municipal properties. According to JC MacFarlane, FF Plus councilor in Stellenbosch, the move was made despite a provincial investigation by the Western Cape government. He says that only an independent SOE investigation can restore sufficient confidence among residents. The treasury already found in writing last year that the municipality’s approach to property rentals violates the Municipal Financial Management Act and applicable asset transfer rules. This finding, according to the FF Plus, exposed a broader pattern…