Simbine secured his first Diamond League win of the season, dipping on the line to take the short sprint in 10.08. He edged out British athlete Chijindu Ujah who grabbed second place in 10.10. In the men’s 400m race, fellow South African Zakithi Nene finished fourth in 46.23. World Championships silver medallist Anthony Jose Zambrano […]
He is experiencing mild symptoms and is recuperating at home. Following the COVID-19 regulations, all close contacts of the Statistician-General are being informed and advised to quarantine. The SG urges all South Africans to continue complying with COVID-19 prevention protocols, social distancing, washing and sanitising of hands, and avoiding large crowds and gathering. “You need […]
Since you’ve just purchased your first electric vehicle (EV), should you be worried that you’ll be twiddling your thumbs until the electricity supply is restored? The short answer is, no! While there is certainly a degree of inconvenience that comes with load-shedding, the truth is that typical EV usage isn’t impacted much by scheduled blackouts. […]
This is according to the babies’ aunt, who spoke to TimesLIVE on Wednesday evening. She asked not to be named. When a reporter arrived at the family’s home in a Tembisa township on Wednesday, the family was agitated as they had been inundated with calls and requests from the public and news organisations. The fascination […]
“This period of special leave will enable the minister to attend to allegations and investigations concerning contracts between the department of health and a service provider, Digital Vibes,” said the presidency on Tuesday. Ramaphosa said the Special Investigating Unit was investigating the matter and he was awaiting a report on the outcome of the probe. […]
That’s the word from transport minister Fikile Mbalula and RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo who on Monday briefed the media on progress made saving the fund from total collapse. They said for too long it was open season for bogus and inflated claims against the RAF which left the organisation in financial ruin. Since Letsoalo took […]
Freedom follows the journey of Freedom (played by Mamabolo), a disillusioned and desperate university student, clinging to an impossible existence in the inner-city Johannesburg. Burdened by the weight of expectation and pretence, Freedom pawns his coveted text books to an amoral loan-shark, Alina, in order to find money to write his exams whilst at the same […]
Load rotation has no schedule, unlike load-shedding, but is implemented based on load threat from local substations. Moerane issued the warning in a statement on Thursday, urging residents to reduce their electricity use. If residents do not adhere to the warning, City Power may be forced to implement the rotation in areas where consumption is […]
“Let us rise above our own personal and political interests and serve this country and its people. Let us be loyal to our constitution and get rid of some criminal elements, those who are selfish, serve their own interests and sometimes tarnish the good we do.” Shoke was speaking during a symbolic change in command […]
The Budget was presented by the Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, Jolidee Matongo during his Budget Speech at the 48th Ordinary Council on Tuesday, as part of the 2021/22 – 2023/24 Medium Term Budget. It is anchored on the pleas of the residents of Johannesburg on affordability of annual rates and tariffs, acceleration of service […]