Miners hit the dust

About 120 striking workers at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape, have been dismissed, the company said. Mine spokesman Gert Schoeman said the illegal strikers, who had occupied the mine since October 3, had not left the mine or reported for their disciplinary hearings by 11am on Monday, as instructed. “As a result, they have been dismissed and criminal charges have been laid against them,” Schoeman said in a statement. “A few strikers, who are not... Read more »
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By Smanga Kumalo On Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Jub Jub and his co-accused will know their fate today

Smanga Kumalo— Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye and his co-accused Themba Tshabalala will know their fate tomorrow when the judgment continue in the Protea magistrate court, Soweto. Maarohanye and Tsha... Read more »
By Liso Donaldson On Monday, October 8th, 2012

Jennifer Hudson: Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong

Jennifer Hudson has forgiven her former brother-in-law for murdering her mother, brother and nephew in 2008, saying it is ‘not his fault’ that he shot them dead. Estranged from Hudson’s sister Julia, ... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Thursday, October 4th, 2012

Birding life route in the Vaal

The Sedibeng district municipality in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority and Birdlife South Africa launched a Vaal Birding Route at Stonehaven harbor, in Vaal River in the Vaal yesterday afternoon. ... Read more »
By Zuziwe On Monday, September 24th, 2012

Ten school kids die in a taxi accident in Bergville

Ten school children were killed and several injured late on Saturday after a taxi they were travelling in allegedly hit a cow on the R616 between Bergville and Ladysmith.  The taxi then allegedly plunged into ... Read more »
By Zuziwe On Friday, September 21st, 2012

S.A. issues arrest warrant for Julius Malema

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 21 (Reuters) – South African authorities have issued an arrest warrant for ANC renegade Julius Malema, President Jacob Zuma’s most vocal critic and a key backer of a wave of wildc... Read more »
By The Editor On Sunday, September 16th, 2012

Hanover Park suspects arrested after two children were shot and wounded

This is a media statement by Western Cape Media Centre, Corporate Communication, South African Police Service: Hanover Park suspects arrested after two children were shot and wounded In line with our gang strat... Read more »
By Zuziwe On Sunday, September 16th, 2012

Death toll rises in the Bergville accident

The death toll in the taxi accident that occurred between Ladysmith and Bergville has risen to 11. Ten school children were killed and several injured late on Saturday after a taxi they were travelling in alleg... Read more »
By The Editor On Thursday, September 13th, 2012

Pakistan factory blaze kills more than 280 people

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Fires at two clothing factories in Pakistan left 283 people dead — many trapped behind locked doors and barred windows — tragedies that highlight workplace perils in a country whe... Read more »
By Sinethemba Mandyoli On Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

51st APLA anniversary lecture

Theme: “Role played by POQO in the armed struggle” Speaking on behalf of POQO: Kwedi Mkhaliphi The veteran of PAC Mr Mkhaliphi thanked all the people that came to the 51st APLA anniversary lecture a... Read more »