Author: Malebogo Putu

Silesian Stadium in Chorzow (DzejKej86 / WikiCommons) © The IAAF has today 28 August 2019, announced that the IAAF World Relays will head to Europe for the first time in 2021, with the Polish region of Silesia confirmed as host of the fifth edition of the biennial event. The newest addition to the IAAF’s World Athletics Series, the World Relays were held in the Bahamian capital of Nassau for the first three editions, while this year’s event was held in the Japanese city of Yokohama. Poland has a proven track record of hosting major athletics events with Bydgoszcz having hosted the inaugural…

NEW YORK, United States of America. Every year on 12 August, leaders around the world commemorate International Youth Day. On this day, powerful figures have praised the contributions of young people. They have called for more decision-making opportunities for youth. Then they have continued to run the show. But youth are ready for more. There are 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24. They are a quarter of the global population, coming of age in a rapidly changing political, social and economic landscape. And they are demanding more from their governments and leaders: they want a…

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga: Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 41-year-old former Councillor of the Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality today 25 July 2019 on charges of defeating the ends of justice. According to the statement by Brigadier Leonard Hlathi, Thulani Obed Shabangu, is currently waiting for his trial to commence on 24 October 2019, on charges of corruption and fraud which include selling of houses. He was arrested on 18 December 2018 and released on a R50 000 bail two days later, with conditions, amongst others, that he may not contact witnesses. It is reported that the suspect violated…

Picture: Supplied. Seven Members of the family lost their lives when their house burnt this morning. Willowvale, Eastern Cape: Seven family members have lost their lives when the house they were sleeping in caught fire Thursday 25 July 2019 morning. According to Police Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana the deceased who were burnt beyond recognition are from Mnqayi, Ciko Village in Willovale; Eastern Cape. Thus far preliminary investigations suggests that a 56-year-old mother, children including a 28-year-old daughter and five other younger siblings aged between three (3) and (14) including twins were sleeping when the house was caught alight. According to Kinana,…

The North West Premier, Professor Tebogo Job Mokgoro will deliver the 2019/2020 Office of the Premier Budget Speech before the North West Provincial Legislature in Thursday 25 July 2019 at the Provincial Legislature in Mmabatho. The Office of the Premier has indicated in a statement that Mokgoro will amongst others, be solidifying the role of the Office of the Premier as a monitoring and oversight department, to ensure the seamless implementation of the priorities of the 6th Administration as outlined in the recent State of the Province Address. On Friday, Premier Mokgoro will lead the North West Public Consultation workshop…

The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the Ministry of Basic Education of South Africa in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, will host the first-ever ADEA High-Level Annual Policy Dialogue Forum on Secondary Education in Africa from 29th to 30th July 2019, at the Emperors Palace Hotel, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Forum will provide an opportunity to review and discuss the findings and recommendations of the Mastercard Foundation report, Secondary Education in Africa: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work. The Forum will bring together Ministers responsible for education, youth, and labour from across the African…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the decision to seek an urgent judicial review of the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report released on Friday, its findings and remedial action. “I have instructed my legal representatives to prepare an application to this effect as a matter of urgency,” President Ramaphosa said, addressing members of the media at the Union Buildings on Sunday. In her report, the Public Protector concludes that the President violated the Executive Ethics Code and the Constitution with regards to a donation received for his 2017 ANC presidential campaign. “Given the gravity of this matter – and appreciating the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially open the 25 Years of Democracy Conference on Tuesday. The Presidency, in partnership with the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), an independent research Institution, and the University of Johannesburg, working in concert with other stakeholders, will host the 25 Years of Democracy Conference on 23 and 24 July 2019. The 25 Years of Democracy Conference is centred around the themes of governance and leadership; socio economic transformation and citizenship and identity. Participants from across academia, organised business and civil society will offer insights on the consolidation of democracy and encouraging active citizenry, reflecting…

South Africa must double its efforts in the fight against corruption in honour of veteran freedom fighter Lesibe Isaac “Bra Ike” Maphoto, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Delivering Maphoto’s eulogy at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Sunday, President Ramaphosa said all those who facilitated the capture of the state by private interests must be held accountable. “Bra Ike abhorred corruption and the abuse of the movement to enrich oneself. I am certain that Bra Ike would have been in the forefront of those against the beneficiaries and defenders of state capture,” the President said. He had declared a Special Official Funeral for…

Kayelitsha, Ocean View; Western Cape. Western Cape Police have on Thursday 18 July 2019 confiscated 920 litres of liquor in 31 Block, Makhaza, Khayelitsha. According to statement released by Police Captain FC Van Wyk, the Police had been closely monitoring the place for some time and on several occasions did not find any liquor stored on the premises. The members received information from an anonymous source and reacted on the information. A 45-year-old male suspect was arrested for dealing in liquor without a license. He is expected to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrate Court soon on the mentioned charges. In…