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FS Cheetahs v WP post match - John Dobson and Chris van Zyl
Western Province stumbled with a 30-17 defeat to the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in their first match of the 2017 Currie Cup campaign. The coach, John Dobson, and captain, Chris van Zyl, reflect on the defeat to the defending champions in Bloemfontein.
FS Cheetahs v WP post match - Rory Duncan and Francois Venter
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs beat Western Province 30-17 in round two of the Currie Cup. The Cheetahs coach, Rory Duncan, and captain, Francois Venter, reflect on the win in Bloemfontein.
Hawks participate in human trafficking campaign
Kimberley - The Hawks participated in a human trafficking campaign conducted by the Salvation Army in Kimberley, yesterday. Stakeholders marched to Galeshewe in protest of human trafficking. Community members were given tips and information on the issue. According to the Hawk's Philani Nkwalase, community members need to be vigilant as…
Bloem trafficking victim to arrive at OR Tambo
Johannesburg - An alleged human trafficking victim from Bloemfontein will be received by the Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula, at OR Tambo International Airport, today. The 24-year-old woman was one of nine women from different countries rescued after they were lured to Malaysia, through an online competition. According to the…
Eleven accused of plagiarism at NWU
Potchefstroom - An investigation is underway after eleven academics have been accused of plagiarism at North West University (NWU). The university was informed of the accusations by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). According to NWU’s Louis Jacobs, the investigation is at an advanced stage and no disciplinary steps have…
More than 100 arrested, drug confiscated in NC raid
Kimberley - Police arrested 109 suspects and confiscated over R70 000 worth of drugs during a cross-border operation in the Northern Cape, this week. The two-day operation focused on crimes such as illegal smuggling, drug dealing and motor vehicle theft. According to the police’s Dimakatso Mooi, eight suspected stolen vehicles…
Five businesses fined for meter tampering
The fines were issued during a Walkabout by Mangaung Metro acting mayor Lulama Titi, along with Centlec CEO, Nzemeni Mgoqi. According to Centlec’s Lele Mamatu, the fines exclude the cost of electricity used while meters were compromised. The visit forms part of the Letsema Project aimed at addressing power related…
Four sentenced to life for rape
Klerksdorp - Four men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a 50-year-old mother and her three daughters in Klerksdorp. The alleged members of the “Dog for Money” gang were handed four life sentences each for the crime in a sitting of the Northern Gauteng High…
Gebaretaal hopelik binne 'n jaar amptelik erken
Pretoria - Dit gaan nog 'n ruk neem voordat gebaretaal as Suid-Afrika se 12de amptelike taal erken word. Dis volgens die Pan Suid-Afrikaanse Taalraad se Sibusiso Nkosi nadat dit vroeër vandeesweek bekend gemaak is dat die grondwetlike hersieningskomitee die kwessie gaan oorweeg. Hy verduidelik dat die parlement die grondwet eers…
One soldier dead, four injured in bus crash
Victoria West - One soldier died and four were critically injured when a military bus overturned on the N12 about 20km from Victoria West in the Northern Cape, yesterday. The bus was en route to Saldanha for a soccer tournament when the driver lost control of the vehicle. According to…
17:30 Sport - 28 Julie 2017
Dit is die naweek die Super Rugby halfeindrondte met die Crusaders wat vir die Chiefs die stryd gaan aansê en die Lions wat vir die Hurricanes gaan pak. Môreoggend om 9:35 in die sewemalige kampioene, die Crudaders tuis in die AMI-stadion teen Dave Rennie se manne. Die groot is natuurlik…
16:30 Sport - 28 July 2017
The Lions opt for continuity for their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes tomorrow. Kaizer Chiefs confirm the signing of Dumisani Zuma from Bloemfontein Celtic. England loss the wickets of Alastair Cook and Johnny Bairstow before lunch on day two of the third Test against South Africa.
Peanut prices doubled due to increase in exports
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2000 people expected to attend horse racing event
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Weak demand for maize could lead to lower exports
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Die DA dien straftelike klag in teen die Mangaung-metro na rioolprobleme
Lede van die DA-koukus in die Mangaung-metro sal na verwagting vandag 'n strafregtelike klag teen die metro se stadsbestuurder indien omdat hy die waterwet oortree en nie toesien dat rioolprobleme opgelos word nie.
Lions vs. Hurricanes pre-march press conference - Johan Ackermann and Jaco Kriel
The Lions have named an unchanged team for their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricnaes at Ellis Park. The coach Johan Ackermann and cpatain, Jaco Kriel, shead more light on the big game. Lions - 15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Ruan Combrinck, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Courtnall Skosan,…
Lions vs. Hurricanes pre-match - Dane Coles and Chris Boyd
The Hurricans face the Lions on Saturday in the Super Rugby semi-final at Ellis Park. These two teams met last year in the final in Wellington, where the Canes outclassed the side from South Africa. The captain Dane Coles and the coach Chrus boyd speak about the big match on…
17:30 Sport - 17 Julie 2017
Die vleuel, Makazole Mapimpi, maak die naweek sy Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs buiging maak wanneer die span vir WP pak in die Curriebeker-reeks Engeland het die loot gewen en besluit om eerste te kolf teen Suid-Afrika in die 3rde toets op die Oval. Drie spelers maak hul toets buiging vir die…
Mapimpi and Jaer on debut for FS Cheetahs
The winger Makazole Mapimpi will make his Toyota Free State Cheetahs debut on Sunday against Western Province in the Currie Cup. Mapimpi was named on the left wing, while the Springbok Raymond Rhule is being rested. The fullback, Malcom Jaer, who joined the side along with Mapimpi from the Southern…