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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…
16:30 Sport - 27 July 2017
The exciting winger, Makazole Mapimpi, and the fullback, Malcom Jaer are on debut for the Toyota Free State Cheetahs this weekend. England name three debutants for the third Test against the Proteas being played at the Oval. The Serbian coach, Milutin Sredojević, could be on the brink of returning to…
Central SA dams better off than other regions
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FS Department of Agriculture to host Female Entrepreneur Competition
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16:30 Sport - 26 July 2017
Western Province will be fielding some of their Stormers players for this weekend’s Currie Cup clash against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs. The Springbok management are still sweating over the fitness of the Springbok captain, Warren Whiteley. The Proteas batsman, Hashim Amla, has warned that they cannot bank on their…