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16:30 Sport - 31 July 2017

The Lions coach, Johan Ackermann, reveals what he said in the change room at half time in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes. Dean Elgar scored his 8th Test ton as the Proteas attempted to block out the fifth and final day of the third Test against England. The…
31 Jul 2017 10AM 2 min

N8 steeds gesluit vir verkeer

Die N8 in die rigting van Petrusburg, sowat 60km buite Bloemfontein, is steeds vir verkeer gesluit nadat 'n vragmotor met 'n vrag vlambare vloeistof vanoggend omgeslaan het. ER24 het vroeër gesê twee mans is in die ongeluk beseer. Hulle is na 'n nabygeleë hospitaal geneem.
31 Jul 2017 5AM 1 min

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.
30 Jul 2017 12PM 5 min

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…
30 Jul 2017 5AM 1 min

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…
30 Jul 2017 5AM 1 min

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…
30 Jul 2017 3AM 1 min

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…
30 Jul 2017 2AM 1 min

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…
29 Jul 2017 5AM 1 min

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…
29 Jul 2017 4AM 1 min

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…
29 Jul 2017 2AM 1 min

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…
29 Jul 2017 2AM 1 min

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…
28 Jul 2017 11AM 2 min

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.
28 Jul 2017 10AM 2 min

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…
28 Jul 2017 2AM 14 min
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