Courts
16.12.2018 11:19 am
White Zim farmers want billions from SA after Zuma ruled complicit in illegal SADC move
Ten farmers have served notice they will claim R1.9 billion, and there are thousands more where they came from.
A report in Afrikaans weekly Rapport today reveals that at least 10 farmers plan to put in a compensation claim for nearly R2 billion against the South African taxpayer over their losses in Zimbabwe.
White Zim farmers want billions from SA after Zuma ruled complicit in illegal SADC move
Ten farmers have served notice they will claim R1.9 billion, and there are thousands more where they came from.
Accidents
Three people killed, including child, in R59 head-on collision near Vereeniging
Six other people from the second vehicle sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate.
Politics
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi visits Glen Marikana community following court victory
The EFF spokesperson and MP’s visit was to ensure the community understood what the court decided.
Zuma asks his ‘Twitter son’ Duduzane, ‘Who are you?’
The former president’s first interaction with someone on social media has turned out to be rather typical of Twitter’s pitfalls.
Accidents
Teenager hospitalised after falling nine metres down KZN waterfall
A 13-year-old boy was badly injured when he fell down the Karkloof Waterfall near Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in the second such incident in the past week, paramedics said on Saturday.
Lotto
Lotto and Lotto Plus results, Saturday, 15 December 2018
Here are the winning numbers from Saturday night’s live draw.
Politics
Load shedding ‘was deliberate’ to rationalise Eskom task team
The EFF rejects the appointment of the task team, calling it an attempt by Ramaphosa to crush Eskom to benefit his friends and family.
Accidents
One dead, several injured in North West head-on collision
A pregnant woman and three-year-old were among those who were found injured in the crash.
Mbalula schools Zuma on social media ‘sphithiphithi’
Zuma wanted to address social media doubts and uploaded a second video reassuring his rapidly increasing followers.
Crime
Human legs found floating in Limpopo dam
A search for a man has resulted in police finding legs floating in the Nandoni Dam on Friday.
Accidents
Body found on roof of Joburg building
The man is believed to have fallen from one of the floors of the building.
News Update
Mandla Mandela and wife reveal names of twins
The pair, who are overjoyed at the arrival of their twins, made the announcement after a traditional ceremony in Mvezo.
Politics
Trade minister Davies launches Global Business Services in London
The dti had partnered with industry to develop a compelling value proposition to investors which would support government’s objectives of job creation.
Accidents
Two dead, two injured in Gauteng truck, car crash
Two people died and another two were injured when two trucks and a car collided on the R21 between Pretoria and Kempton Park in Ekurhuleni, paramedics said on Saturday.
Accidents
Sailor found passed away on yacht at Southbroom beach
The lone crew member is believed to have died from natural causes.
Politics
SACP strongly condemns intimidation of journalists and threats against them
The SACP has urged South Africans to unite against the ‘regressive tendency, close ranks, and defend, advance, and deepen transformation’.
Crime
Woman arrested, drugs worth R30,000 seized in Cape Town
A woman has been arrested and drugs with an estimated street value of R30,000 were seized when police raided a home in Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, Western Cape police said on Saturday.
Accidents
ANC appalled by further Western Cape road carnage
The African National Congress in the Western Cape on Saturday expressed shock and said it was appalled at the latest road fatalities in the province.
Society
Drastic review of the mandate and activities of the SA Human Rights Commission required – Afrikanerbond
The Afrikanerbond was gravely concerned that 2018 had been a step backwards to a society again divided by racism.
South Africa
Freedom Park offers free pass on Day of Reconciliation
South Africans will be able to get a free pass to Freedom Park in Pretoria on Reconciliation Day, December 16, from 8am to 4pm.
Mbalula thought Zuma’s account was fake when he said ‘don’t encourage this’
The ANC’s head of elections has since clarified that he’s got nothing against the real Jacob Zuma being on Twitter.
Lotto
PowerBall results, winning numbers and payouts, 14 December 2018
Below are the winning numbers for the draw of 14 December, with the prize payouts per division. There were no jackpot winners.
Government
Government wishes South Africans a peaceful festive season
As South Africa welcomes another festive season, government has encouraged all citizens to take the necessary precautions to have a safe, joyous, and happy holiday.
Accidents
Man dies, child critically injured in Free State car crash
A man was killed, a child was critically injured, and three other people were injured when the car they were travelling in veered out of control and rolled on the N8 near Petrusburg in the Free State on Friday, paramedics said.
Special Feature
Brad Binder – definitely a biker to bet on in future
His consistent upward trajectory of wins is not by chance – he has a multifaceted plan, with winning Moto2 world title the next target.
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