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Operation Phakisa scores great successes
Northern Cape police have confiscated 1912 litres of liquor worth more than R1 million, and over 1600g of dagga worth more than R200 000 during their Operation Phakisa, this week. The operation took place to address coastal and border related crimes. According to the SAPS’s Olebogeng Tawana, twelve undocumented people…
Skuldlas van VS-munisipaliteite onder die loep
Die skuldlas van munisipaliteite gaan vandeesweek onder die loep kom wanneer burgemeesters en hul topbestuur voor die Portefeuljekomitee oor Openbare Rekeninge in die Vrystaatse Wetgewer gedaag word. Die Komitee gaan vandag in Bethlehem vergader waar die vier munisipaliteite – Dihlabeng, Nketoana, Setsoto en Phumelela - se Ouditeur-Generaal (OG) verslae bespreek…
D-rekening: Verkwisting, onreëlmatige- en ongemagtigde uitgawes ontbloot
Die Openbare Beskermer, BusisiweMkhwebane se ondersoek na die beweerde plundering van miljoene rande se mynboutantieme wat aan die Bapo-Ba-Mogale-gemeenskap behoort, grootskaalse verkwisting, asook onreëlmatige- en ongemagtigde uitgawes ontbloot. Die Departement van Samewerkende Regering en Tradisionele Sake in Noodwes is aangestel om toesig te hou oor die sogenaamde D-rekening. Die rekening,…
Tekort aan ambulanse in VS kry aandag
‘n Ernstige tekort aan ambulanse in die Vrystaat gaan binnekort iets van die verlede wees soos die Vrystaatse Gesondheidsdepartement spook om parlementslede se afsnydatum te haal. Lede van die Nasionale Raad van Provinsies het die departement ‘n maand kans gegee om probleme wat hulle tydens hul besoek verlede maand aan…
'Bloem Water drastically cutting supply to Mangaung over outstanding debt'
Residents of the Mangaung Metro are being urged to conserve water after claims that Bloem Water is only releasing 30% of the normal daily supply to Bloemfontein and surrounds. DA Councillor, Rossouw Botes, says areas like Pellissier, Lourier Park, Kwaggafontein and Feirreira have had limited water supply since yesterday afternoon…
Mangaung-metro vergader met Bloemwater oor verminderde toevoer
Daar sal na verwagting later vandag meer duidelikheid wees oor watertekorte in sommige dele van die stad nadat senior bestuur van die Mangaung-metro en Bloemwater vanoggend vergader. Metro-woordvoerder, Qondile Khedama, het vanoggend bevestig dat belanghebbendes agter toe deure is. Dit kom nadat Bloemwater na bewering slegs 30% van Bloemfontein en…
17:30 Sport - 19 Junie 2017
Die Springbokke sal na verwagting een plek daal op die Wêreldrugby punteleet ten spyte van hulle reeks sege teen Frankryk. Die Toyota Cheetahs is verheug met hul vertooning tydens die Wêreldklub 10man toernooi wat oor die naweek in Mauritius plaasgevind het. Krieket Suid-Afrika stel bekend die agt spanne wat later…
16:30 Sport - 19 June 2017
The Springboks are set to drop one sport in the World Rugby rankings despite their series against France. The Toyota Cheetahs are over the moon with their performance during the World Club 10s in Mauritius over the weekend. Cricket South Africa announces the names of the teams which will be…
17:30 Sport - 15 Junie 2017
Die Springbokke maak slegs een verandering aan hul begin span wat Saterdag sake teen die Hane gaan uitspook in die tweede toets. Die Griekwas verwag niks minder as ‘n fisiese stryd waneer hulle vanaand in die SuperSport Rugby Uitdaagreeks koppe stamp teen die Haaie. Die 57-jaarige Belgiese afrighter, Luc Eymael,…
16:30 Sport - 15 June 2016
The Springboks have made just one change to their team which will face France on Saturday in the 2nd Test. The Griquas expect nothing less than a physical battle when they tackle the Sharks this evening in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge. The 57-year-old Belgium coach, Luc Eymael, is no longer…
17:30 Sport - 14 Junie 2017
Johan Ackermann het ‘n baie sterk Suid-Afrikaanse ‘A’ span aagekondig wat Vrydagmiddag vir die Franse Barbarians in die Moses Mabidha-stadion in Durban gaan pak. Die jaar se tweede major-gholftoernooi begin môre met die 117de Amerikaanse Ope wat op Erin Hills in Wisconsin gaan plaasvind. Die Proteas se kaptein, AB de…
16:30 Sport - 14 June 2017
Johan Ackermann has named a strong South African ‘A’ team to tackle the French Barbarians on Friday evening at the Moses Mabidha Stadium in Durban. The second golf major of the year gets underway tomorrow with the 117th US Open teeing off at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The Proteas captain,…
17:30 Sport - 13 Junie 2017
Die Springbok breier Allister Coetzee dui aan dat hy ‘n spesialis buitesenter teen Frankryk sal gebruik tydens die tweede toets. Die Highlanders verslaan vir Britse en Ierse Leeus vir hul tweede nederlaag tydens hul toer na Nieu-Seeland. Die nuwe Bafana Bafana breier Stuart Baxter sal vanaand ‘n vars span speel…
16:30 Sport - 13 June 2017
The Springbok coach Allister Coetzee indicates that he will be playing a specialist outside centre against France in the second Test. The Highlanders hand the British & Irish Lions there second defeat of their tour to New Zealand. The new Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter will be fielding a fresh…
17:30 Sport - 12 Junie 2017
Die Springbokke glo dat hullenog baie kan verbeter voor Saterdag se tweede toets teen Frankryk in Durban. AB de Villiers is van mening dat hy nogsteeds die regte man is om die Proteas se international eendagspan aan te voer, ten spyte daarvan dat hulle uit die Kampioene-trofee geskakel is. Die…
16:30 Sport - 12 June 2017
The Springboks believe that there is plenty of room for improvement ahead of Saturday’s second Test against France in Durban. AB de Villiers feels that he is still the right man to lead the Proteas One-Day International side despite their Champions Trophy exit. The former Bafana Bafana striker, Benni McCarthy,…
#Knysnafires contained
All the fires in the Eden District have been contained overnight. This following several flare ups over the weekend due to strong winds. The municipality confirmed earlier that the fires had claimed a seventh life. It's understood that assesments are expected to start today to determine the total number of…
17:30 Sport - 9 Junie 2017
Die Toyota Cheetahs-vleuel, Raymond Rhule, sien daarna uit om môremiddag sy buiging vir die Springbokke te maak wanneer hy in Pretoria teen Frankryk uitdraf, en voel vyf jaar gelede was hy nie gereed nie. Die Tafel Lager Griekwas is slaggereed om vanaand die Toyota Vrystaat XV te pak in die…
16:30 Sport - 9 June 2017
The Toyota Cheetahs winger Raymond Rhule is relishing the opportunity make his Test debut tomorrow and feels that five year ago he wasn’t ready. The Griquas are feeling well rested and ready for tonight’s big SuperSport Rugby Challenge clash against the Toyota Free State XV. The Proteas captain, AB de…
Knysna fires: Helicopters to start water bombing hotspots
Helicopters are expected to start water bombing hotspots in Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and other Garden Route areas. Firefighting crews worked overnight to prevent flare-ups as many blazes were contained, but not under control. At least four lives were lost in the devastating fires. More than 300 structures, mostly homes, have…