[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Did the earth shake for you on Friday morning? A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in Johannesburg. Here’s what we know. Joburg tremor details The tremor took place at 6:34 SAST on Friday, 30 July, in Kathlehong. The hypocentre depth was 10 kilometres. Its magnitude measured 3.6 on the Richter Scale Coordinates: 26…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] After numerous reports suggested that well-known actor Shona Ferguson had died, the family’s foundation has confirmed the news. The Ferguson Foundation confirmed to The Citizen that Shona had died on Friday afternoon. In a statement, the family said: “Mr Ferguson’s untimely passing was due to Covid-19 related complications, and not a heart operation…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said n a media briefing on Sunday morning that online applications for Grade 7 learners heading to Grade 8 will open on 10 August. Lesufi said applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners will for the first time be introduced in a phased approach, to ensure the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Police Minister Bheki Cele says the death toll in Phoenix has increased to 36 and 22 people have been arrested in connection to the murders in the area, north of Durban. Cele revealed that 30 of the deceased persons were shot dead while the rest were either burnt to death, stabbed or succumbed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Though Bentley has long leaned into its Art Deco–era reputation forged by large-displacement, Le Mans—winning racers, the 102-year-old British automaker seems amped about its electric future, having committed to a gas-free lineup in a scant nine years. But its fuel lines aren’t empty quite yet. The newest Continental GT variant, with its dozen…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will launch an urgent application on Wednesday at the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to have the October municipal elections deferred. IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini made the announcement at a media briefing in Pretoria, saying the commission wanted the polls to be held no later than February 2022. “This court…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The supporters of former president Jacob Zuma behind the #FreeJacobZuma campaign will now approach the International Criminal Court (ICC) in an effort to force his release from prison. The campaign, led by the former president’s staunch ally and suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus, previously indicated the memorandum of demands would be delivered to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has tendered his resignation. This was according to reports by the Mail and Guardian on Thursday, which were subsequently confirmed. President Cyril Ramaphosa called a meeting with the African National Congress’ top brass to discuss this and other matters, including his upcoming Cabinet reshuffle announcement. ALSO READ: Mkhize can’t…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ramaphosa began his address by talking about how government was working to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild the country, especially after the recent riots in KZN and Gauteng. He said he was reshuffling Cabinet to increase the state’s capacity to run the country. Ramaphosa has become known for preferring stability over change,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The department of correctional services on Friday morning confirmed former President Jacob Zuma was admitted to a hospital outside the Estcourt Correctional Centre for medical observation. Zuma admitted to hospital The department said in a statement “everyone who is detained, including every sentenced prisoner, has the right to conditions of detention that are…