Family retailer backs fight against sexual violence in rural EC

The opening of Cradock’s first Thuthuzela Care Centre for victims of gender-based violence marks a significant milestone in the fight against the scourge in rural Eastern Cape. Its launch on March 8 fittingly coincided with International Women’s Day and was celebrated by a host of donors and community members. More than 60 Thuthuzela centres, which are led by the National Prosecuting Authority with the support of family retailer SPAR, are attached to hospitals across the ... Read more »
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By Jesica Slabbert On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Durban Man Who ‘Attempted to Kill Wife By Strangulation’ Arrested by RUSA in Coffee Bay

A Durban man who allegedly robbed, kidnapped and attempted to kill his wife by strangulation has been arrested by private security company Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) in Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape, together... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, April 5th, 2024

List of Permanently Closed Post Office Branches

The South African Post Office, as part of its business rescue plan, is closing a significant number of its branches. To date, of the 485 branches that the state-owned enterprise has included under its ‘pe... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, April 5th, 2024

List of Inactive and Temporarily Closed Post Office Branches

As of 05 April 2024, a total of 308 branches of the South African Post Office were marked as either inactive (230) or temporarily closed (78), with the expected date of re-opening unknown for all of them. The f... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, April 5th, 2024

List of Active Post Office Branches

The South African Post Office, which is currently undergoing business rescue, is left with 645 active branches following the closure of hundreds of its branches countrywide as part of its restructuring process.... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, March 28th, 2024

Gcaba Brothers Member Linked to AKA and Tibz Murder Suspect

Durban businessman Mfundo Gcaba, a member of the well-known Gcaba Brothers, is alleged to have paid a huge sum of money to one of the suspects in the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his fr... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu Dies Following Illness

Well-known Ukhozi FM presenter and businessman Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu has passed away following an undisclosed illness. The news of his passing was announced in the evening of Tuesday, 12 March 2024 ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

Ukhozi FM Business Manager Sbongi Ngcobo Suspended?

Ukhozi FM business manager has been placed on leave as an investigation into allegations of mismanagement at the radio station continues. This was reported by Isolezwe on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. According t... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

The ANC Suspends Jacob Zuma Following His Backing of the MK Party

The African National Congress (ANC) has suspended its former president Jacob Zuma, a month and half after he announced that he would not be voting for the party and pledged his support for the new Umkhonto Wesi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, January 1st, 2024

Khuzani Mpungose’s Umjolo Lowo Wins Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year 2023 Competition

It is now history that Khuzani Mpungose’s Umjolo Lowo, which received 993 667 votes, is Ukhozi FM’s song of the year 2023. Fan favourite Paris by Mthandeni Manqele & Lwah Ndlunkulu came in seco... Read more »