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ALTHOUGH the founder of Khaya Labadithi, Pastor Vusumuzi Sibiya, brags about choosing a different life in Maphumulo area but members of the community frown on it.Most of the people who spoke withIt’s the weekend they were complaining that that place should not be allowed because it does all the things that are not acceptable to people.First of all, the community complains about the detention of children who should be in school. They described this as an abomination that should be properly controlled.Talk to themIt’s the weekend they asked that their names be withheld.”The worst thing is that he had the…
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister in the Presidency. (Photo: GCIS) “Black economic empowerment (SEB) is non-negotiable.” Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister in the presidency, gave feedback on this week’s cabinet meeting on Thursday and announced, among other things, that the cabinet approved the submission of the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill (ECA). The purpose of this bill is to amend the Electronic Communications Act of 2005 and the purpose of the proposed amendments is to increase the level of competition in the telecommunications sector and lower prices. “The amendment is also intended to create a conducive environment for investment with a key focus on reducing…
The CHAIRMAN of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Communities, Religions and Languages (CRL), Mrs Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, is kicking back with allegations that she is trying to control the churches.Most of the churches and religious leaders, who are associated with the South African Church Defenders, marched through the streets of Thekwini last week – they nailed themselves to criticize the CRL.The protesters want Section 22 of the law to be repealed immediately, which empowers Mrs. Mkhwanazi-Xaluva’s Commission to intervene in the management of churches. The churches say this section undermines religious freedom.Speaking on SAfm radio this week, Mrs…
Eben Etzebeth is back on the rugby field. (Photo: Jean Catuffe/DPPI via AFP) Eben Etzebeth wears the number four jersey again on Friday evening when the Sharks play away from home against Connacht in a European Challenge Cup match. The 34-year-old lock was banned for 12 weeks in December after sticking his thumb in Alex Mann’s eye. The incident happened in the dart box of the Springboks’ last match of 2025 against Wales in Cardiff. Etzebeth will line up with Deon Slabbert in the Sharks’ lines and other Bucks such as Edwill van der Merwe, Makazole Mapimpi and Ox Nché…
THE teams that will face Bafana Bafana in Group A at the World Cup are COMPLETE as Czechia was the last team to book a place in this group.Czechia entered the tournament by defeating Denmark 3-1 on penalties on Tuesday night, after the match ended in a 2-2 draw.This country had beaten Ireland 4-3 on penalties in the semi-finals on Thursday, which also ended in a 2-2 draw.It reached the final qualifying round by finishing second in the group stage, behind Croatia.It will be the first time that Czechia returns to the World Cup since the last competition held in…
Africa will be represented by 10 countries at this year’s FIFA World Cup following the entry of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).This number is doubled compared to the five teams that represented this continent in the tournament held in Qatar, in 2022.DRC defeated Jamaica 1-0 in the final of the qualifying tournament in Mexico, yesterday, in the early hours of the morning with a goal scored by Axel Tuanzebe in extra time, joining South Africa, Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia.This team has taken a long journey to reach the World Cup which will…
Minister Enoch Godongwana (Photo: Parliament of RSA/X)The price threshold for the purchase of ministers’ and deputy ministers’ official cars has been increased from R800 000 to R1.1 million after it was apparently a struggle to purchase suitable official cars for R800 000.For this price you can buy a Toyota Fortuner, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford Ranger and Volvo XC60 in South Africa.Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, revealed in response to a recent parliamentary question that he had received numerous submissions and complaints that R800 000 was not enough for a vehicle suitable for official duties.The national treasury already raised the…
A strong warning has been issued to drivers who will drink and drive in KwaZulu-Natal.The Minister of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr. Siboniso Duma, said that they will not say no to those who drive drunk in the province. He said this yesterday when he visited the Durban Station rink and the YMCA.Duma said that their visit to these ranks, which are considered to be the busiest during the holidays, is about going to check the situation if everything is going well as it is being looked at during the Easter long weekend.He said that a person who has been drinking…
IMOTO: TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS GR-SAT THE BEGINNING of last year, Toyota South Africa Motors launched the upgraded Corolla Cross since it has been around for years as it went on sale in 2021.From the time it started selling, this car, which was built at the Toyota factory in Prospecton, Durban, sells uthaputhaphu.In fact, it is the best selling SUV in South Africa as 22 191 were sold last year.When it was updated last year, the GR-S continued to sell as usual.That changed this week at the Toyota Gazoo Racing headquarters at Zwartkops Raceway, Gauteng, with the launch of the updated…
Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech, as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports, leaving them especially exposed.Published On 2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Oil prices rose more than $5 as President Donald Trump said the United States would continue attacks on Iran without committing to a specific timeline to end the war, fanning investor fears about sustained disruptions to supply.Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose $6.33, or 6.3 percent to $107.49 per barrel early on Thursday, while US West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 futures were up $5.28, or 5.3 percent to $105.40 per barrel.Recommended Stories list of…