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SAns urged to observe World No Tobacco Day
The SA Medical Association has called on all South Africans to observe World No Tobacco Day today and to support worldwide initiatives to reduce smoking. SAMA chairperson, Mzukisi Grootboom, says tobacco use is one of the leading causes of death, illness and impoverishment. He says according to the World Health…
17:30 Sport - 30 Mei 2017
Die Junior Springbokke is slaggereed vir hul openings wedstryd van die 2017 Junior Wêreldkampionskap teen Frankryk. Die Springbokke het in Plettenbergbaai aangekom vir hul oefenkamp voor die eerste toets teen Frankryk aanstaande week. Die Proteas is vol vertroue dat hulle ‘n ten volle fiks span sal hê om van te…
16:30 Sport - 30 May 2017
The Junior Springboks are locked and loaded for their 2017 Junior World Champions opener against France tomorrow. The Springboks have settled into their training camp in Plettenberg Bay ahead of next weeks’ first Test against France. The Proteas are confident that both David Miller and Imran Tahir will be fit…
Nzimande sê ANC moet van Zuma ontslae raak
Die sekretaris-generaal van die SAKP, Blade Nzimande glo die ANC kan net gered word indien die party van President Jacob Zuma ontslae raak. Nzimande het gister 'n striemende aanval op Zuma se leierskapstyl gedoen tydens die Cosatu se sentrale komiteevergadering in Irene. Nzimande sê dit gaan nie maklik wees om…
17:30 Sport - 29 Mei 2017
Dit is bevestig dat Saterdag se 47-7 sege oor die Sunwolves in Tokio was die slot Francois Uys se laaste as ‘n Toyota Cheetah-speler. Die Protea-naatbouler, Kagiso Rabada, saai verwoesting onder Engelse top order in die derde en laaste internasionale eendagwedstryd op Lords. Dean Burmester spring 18 plekke op die…
16:30 Sport - 29 May 2017
It has been confirmed that Saturday’s 47-7 win over the Sunwolves in Tokyo was the lock Francois Uys’ last as a Toyota Cheetahs player. Kagiso Rabada destroys the English top order in the third and final ODI being played at Lords. Dean Burmesters’ share of ninth at the BMW PGA…
17:30 - 26 Mei 2017
Die Blues en die Chiefs speel vir die eerste keer gelykop op in die Super Rugby-reeks en die Toyota Cheetahs glo dat hulle vir die Sunwolves vir ‘n vierde keer kan troef. Die Proteas moet môre se tweede internasionale eendagwedstryd wen om die reeks teen Engeland te red. Die Premier…
16:30 Sport - 26 May 2017
The Blues and Chiefs play to their first ever draw in Super Rugby, while the Toyota Cheetahs that they can make it four in a row against the Sunwolves. The Proteas will be targeting to save the series tomorrow when they face England in the second One-Day International. The Premier…
Six family members killed in house fire in NW
Six family members have died after their home caught fire in Phohung Section, Ganyesa on Wednesday night. North West police spokesperson, Pelonomi Makau says a 73-year-old man, his 35-year old daughter and four children between the ages of three and nine, were sleeping in their one-roomed house when a bed…
Parys farm murders case continues
Advocate Hans de Bruin for the defence on Thursday called a witness’s version of events, when two alleged farm attackers were killed in Parys last year, into question. Fanie Oosthuizen continued his testimony under cross examination in the High Court matter against Boeta van der Westhuizen, his son Loedie, Miela…
Aids activist attempts to break 53rd world record
Record-breaking Aids activist Andre van Zijl is at it again! He is attempting to break his 53rd world record, by staying on a quad bike for 50 hours non-stop. Some of Van Zijl's previous exploits include spending two weeks in a Jacuzzi, pumping petrol for 1 000 hours and disco…
Nuus om 10 - 25 Mei 2017
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News at 7 - 25 May 2017
Your top stories at this hour: 32 people have been arrested after Ditsobotla Local Municipality mayor, Daniel Buthelezi, was allegedly held hostage in the Lichtenburg municipal offices last night. The controversial Annual National Assessments will be replaced by the National Integrated Assessment Framework. The financial woes of the Kopanong Municipality…
Nuus om 6 - 25 Mei 2017
Jou hoofstorie hierdie uur: Die burgemeester van die Ditsobotla plaaslike munisipaliteit op Lichtenburg in Noordwes, Daniel Buthelezi is bevry nadat inwoners hom laat gister as gyselaar aangehou het. Die familie van Reshall Jimmy, wat in ’n Ford Kuga doodgebrand het, het gister weer eens teen die motorvervaardiger uitgevaar nadat hulle…
News headlines at 8:00 - 25 May 2017
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Nuus om 9 - 25 Mei 2017
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32 arrested after NW Mayor held hostage
A total of 32 people including nine woman were arrested by Lichtenburg police late last night after Ditsobotla Local Municipality mayor, Daniel Buthelezi, was allegedly held hostage by a group of protesting community members. A group of about 35 people stormed into a meeting at the municipal offices and demanded…
17:30 Sport - 24 Mei 2017
Die ster Springbok Sewes spoedvraat, Rosko Specman, bevestig dat hy by die Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs sal aansluit. Die Proteas wen die loot en besluit om eerste te boul teen Engeland in die eerste internasionale eendagwedstryd op Headingley. Amajita se Onder-20 Sokker Wêreldbeker kanse is met ‘n reuse slag getref na…
16:30 Sport - 24 May 2017
The Springboks Sevens star, Rosko Specman, confirms that the he will be joining the Toyota Free State Cheetahs. The Proteas win the toss and elect to bowl first against England Headingley in the first One-Day International. Amajita’s U20 Football World Cup chances are dealt a major blow with a 2-0…
Parys farm murders: State's application to have accused's bail revoked to be hea
The State's application that the bail of one of the accused in the Parys farm murders case be withdrawn is expected to be heard today. The State alleges that Anton Loggenberg threatened to kill its Section 204 witnesses, who agreed to testify against the accused in exchange for indemnity. It…