General
9.12.2018 08:18 pm
Dikgang Moseneke awarded honorary doctorate by UP
The former deputy chief justice is a recipient of numerous awards of honour, including SA’s highest national award.
Former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke has been awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Human Rights graduation ceremony.
Dikgang Moseneke awarded honorary doctorate by UP
The former deputy chief justice is a recipient of numerous awards of honour, including SA’s highest national award.
Accidents
Motorcyclist dies in Vanderbijlpark bike crash
The 22-year-old man was not wearing a crash helmet at the time of the accident.
Accidents
22 people dead in 12 hours on KZN roads
Citizens of KwaZulu-Natal, particularly road users, are urged to work closely with government to reduce road accidents.
General
More than 5 300 health department posts to be filled in massive recruitment drive
Professionals interested in the posts are advised to communicate with the various provincial health department heads.
Politics
Eastern Cape ANC warns NMB against diverting funds meant for infrastructure
The metro is warned not to undertake that particular route as it would be wrong and detrimental for the institution’s image.
Crime
Two suspects arrested for transporting dagga worth R1.6m
Cash amounting to R12 000 was also confiscated.
Crime
Three suspects arrested for illegal firearms in Cape Town
Officers received information about a suspect as they conducted high density patrols in the Elsies River residential area.
General
Time for Eskom to play open cards, says DA
The power utility failed to communicate clearly with PetroSA, which could have alleviated the load shedding currently being experienced.
Local News
City of Cape Town to fine drivers who disregard heavy vehicles only lane
The purpose of this system is to prevent crashes involving runaway heavy vehicles, which typically occur at the Steenberg Road junction.
General
Thousands take part in Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run in Pretoria
All proceeds from the fifth annual Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run will go to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Environment
Small businesses in Africa to suffer on the frontline of climate change
The lack of discussion about what effects climate change will have on Africa’s small and medium business sector is a worrying oversight.
Politics
‘Rushed’ land expropriation bill an ‘ANC electioneering tool’, says DA
The party says that the process of changing section 25 of the Constitution was still ongoing and there was no reason why the process should be rushed.
Crime
12 licensing officials arrested for fraud
The arrests followed raids conducted at private testing stations and a learner’s licence testing authority by the RTMC’s national traffic anti-corruption unit.
Politics
Buthelezi expresses concern that land expropriation could further divide SA
The IFP leader is in line with land expropriation without compensation if it is done within the confines of the Constitution.
Government
Bosasa has no record of Ramaphosa accessing business contract involving his son – DA
Maimane slammed the country’s double standards when dealing with corruption, especially when it involves the Presidency.
General
State-subsidised housing recipients to spend Christmas in new homes
The greater Delft housing project consists of 2 400 state-subsided housing opportunities, with the first 181 families due to spend the festive season in their new homes.
Accidents
Fiery KZN N2 crash kills 13
A light motor vehicle and a minibus taxi caught fire after colliding on the N2 at Canelands, KZN.
General
Gauteng water cuts blamed on electrical problems
Affected areas included the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
Local News
Man rescued, another missing after getting caught in rip current in East London
Despite an extensive search, there has been no sign of the missing man, but search operations are continuing.
Accidents
Three killed, four injured in Joburg head-on collision
Two occupants of the car and one from the minibus taxi were declared dead on the scene.
Load Shedding
No load shedding scheduled for Sunday
Eskom has warned, however, that the frail electricity grid could become constrained should more plants break down.
Crime
Slain UniZulu lecturer did more than uncover qualification syndicate
Gregory Kamwendo was fatally gunned down after he discovered a syndicate at the institution issuing fraudulent PhDs, but more details surrounding his murder have been uncovered.
Lotto
Lotto and Lotto Plus results, Saturday, 8 December, 2018
Here are the winning numbers for Lotto and Lotto Plus from Saturday night’s live draw.
Crime
Three men killed in apparent Limpopo mob justice attack
Members of the community are warned to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
Crime
Two men shot dead at matric dance function in Cape Town
Detectives were investigating all possibilities and the motive.
Accidents
Man killed, two injured as bakkie plunges down embankment
The driver and another passenger were treated for their injuries on the scene.
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