Pretoria - The National Press Club has called on government to ensure that press freedom is upheld and that journalists are allowed to do their jobs without interference, intimidation, abuse or harassment. In a statement marking World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday, the club also called on the Libyan government to immediately release South African photographer, Anton Hammerl, … [Read more...] about South Africa Marks World Press Freedom Day
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MEC visits Zandspruit protest area
Johannesburg - Gauteng Local Government and Housing MEC Humphrey Mmemezi on Sunday moved to defuse tensions at Zandspruit informal settlement following rolling service delivery protests in the area. Tensions have been high in the informal settlement near Honeydew since disgruntled community members blockaded the busy Beyers Naudé from Wednesday in a spate of protest that saw … [Read more...] about MEC visits Zandspruit protest area
Manhunt Launched for Escaped Murderer
Pretoria - A manhunt is underway across South Africa for a convicted murderer, robber, rapist and burglar who escaped from Tembisa Hospital in Johannesburg on Thursday. Andries Gamba Msimang, who was serving a life sentence for murder, robbery, rape and house breaking with intent to rob and kidnap at the Leeuwkop Correctional facility, was taken to hospital on Tuesday for … [Read more...] about Manhunt Launched for Escaped Murderer
The Route is King
When the Voice of Cycling, Phil Liggett, says the Fairbairn Capital/Old Mutual joBerg2c is taking mountain biking back to grass roots, he means it - quite literally. The nine-day, 900-kilometre escapade across South Africa that starts on Friday, April 29, sees organisers and farmers spending months carefully crafting hand-made single track to create a truly unique off-road … [Read more...] about The Route is King
Adult SA Outdoor Grand Prix Results
Team Nissan showed its true colours by taking first place at the 2011 Adult SA Outdoor Grand Prix, held on the final day of the Nissan Easter Festival, Wednesday 27 April 2011. Nissan Nabab Forever and Nissan-sponsored rider Barry Taylor won the show jumping competition after a jump-off with second and third-placed Jade Hooke (New Era) and Brendan McNevin (Crystallize). … [Read more...] about Adult SA Outdoor Grand Prix Results
