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It is expected that the memorial service for the train accident will be attended by the Mayor of Durban, Mr. Cyril Xaba and the Prime Minister of Zulu, Mr. Thulasizwe Buthelezi at Open Space Sportsground No 6, Ward C, Amanzintoti Road, KwaMashu, on Sunday at 9 am.In this service organized by the St Johannes National Church of Zion under Dr Archbishop Siyabonga Chiliza, 87 passengers who died in the accident at Duffs Road, Durban, on October 14, 1965 will be remembered.The Deputy Secretary at St Johannes National Church of Zion KwaMashu, Ms Thobile Kweyama, said The public is invited to…
Samuel Mashaba (Photo: The Truth Panther/X) The Gauteng provincial legislature’s portfolio committee on community safety has welcomed the decision by the office of the prime minister to suspend Samuel Mashaba, chief inspector of Gauteng’s traffic police, pending the outcome of a formal disciplinary process. This decision follows Mashaba’s testimony before the Madlanga Commission, during which admissions were made about behavior that could be serious acts of misconduct. The committee said on Monday that it views the suspension as an important indication of the government’s commitment to accountability, ethical leadership and the rule of law. “The committee wishes to emphasize that…
About 100 buses are needed to help bring back over 7,000 people from Malawi, who have moved to Sherwood, Durban, because they want to be returned to their country. This follows an increase in the number of people flocking to this area to be returned to Malawi.The increase in the number has made the team of ministers in charge of borders in the country, call on businessmen to contribute to the return of the Malawians.The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi, told the media at a press conference yesterday, that previously 84 buses were needed to bring…
INSEPHE of the South African female runner, Gerda Steyn, revealed that running this year’s Comrades Marathon as the last one was the key to victory in the fifth up run from Durban to Mgungundlovu, yesterday.Gerda (36) not only won this race for the fifth time but also set the third and second up run record (skinned) with a time of 5:44:53, breaking the 5:49:46 she recorded in 2024.He still holds another down run of 5:44:54 which he recorded in 2023.”It means a lot to me to sit here again (at the press conference), I have come back with another new…
BLESSING MDLALOSE DESPITE the fact that he encountered difficulties when he was about to finish the Comrades Marathon with cramps, Mbuti Mollo felt that he had to sacrifice his bones and put out his last strength in order to finish the race (up run) from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.Mollo (27) of Maxed Elite took the lead in 5:21:31, in this race won by George Kusche in 5:16:06. Second place went to Piet Wiersma from the Netherlands with 5:19:36.Mollo failed to win Comrades despite being ahead for a long time. He was overtaken by Kusche, who set a new record, with ten…
Five-year-old Fatiya Handino was kidnapped during an armed hijacking, but thanks to Cape Town’s law enforcement officers’ quick response, was returned unharmed to her loved ones. (Photo: Provided) Hours of fear, uncertainty and prayers ended in indescribable relief for a Cape family when their five-year-old daughter was returned safely after she was kidnapped during an armed hijacking. Now the family is praising Cape Town’s law enforcement officers for the crucial role they played in safely returning Fatiya Handino to her loved ones. On 21 May, around 09:00, Fatiya was found with her father at their home in Blue Downs on…
Former Bafana Bafana player, Siphiwe “Shabba” Tshabalala, believes that the second Group A game against Czechia is Hugo Broos’ chance to restore hope to the people of South Africa.Bafana disappointed millions of South African football fans by losing 2-0 to Mexico in the opening game last Sunday. This led people to criticize Broos because of the way he tied the scheme that started the game. Tshabalala said he understands that it reduces the excitement of starting the World Cup after years of planning, and stressed the importance of looking forward. He said he does not see that the time has…
NewsFeedArwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian president of the Oxford Union debating society, tells Al Jazeera that British media falsely accused her of justifying Hamas’s October 7 attacks on Israel. She says remarks she had made were misquoted and insists she will not be silenced.Published On 15 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
South African jazz star Abdullah Ibrahim (91) has passed away.Ibrahim, one of the country’s most respected musicians, died peacefully in Germany following a short illness, surrounded by his family.The news was confirmed to IOL by his family on Monday, bringing to an end a remarkable career spanning more than seven decades in which Ibrahim became one of the most influential musicians in the world of jazz. Famous for combining jazz with the rich traditions of South African music, Ibrahim’s work became popular in all countries, gaining worldwide fame for his role in using his music to spread the story of…
He REFUSES to step down from the coaching position of Miliford FC chairman, Dr Xanti Pupuma, who is its chairman.Milford moved up to the Betway Premiership after drawing 1-1 with Magesi FC in the final match of the PSL Promotional Play-Offs at Seshego Stadium, Polokwane, on Saturday. It finished first with seven points, followed by Magesi with six in this log that had three teams. The last game was played and Cape Town City finished with only four points. Magesi, who finished 15th in the Premiership log, have been relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.Milford’s promotion to the Premiership increased…