THURSDAY, 2.30PM ZAMBIA has suspended two provincial police chiefs — the commanding officer for police in the central province and his deputy — following the assassination attempt on former president Kenneth Kaunda at the weekend. Police Inspector General Francis Ndhlovu said investigations revealed that live ammunition had been used to break up an opposition rally […]
THURSDAY, 12.30PM: TWO goals by Bafana Bafana midfielder Clinton Larsen and one by striker Simon Makhubela helped Manning Rangers maintain their unbeaten record this season. Rangers beat Orlando Pirates 3-2 in their Premier Soccer League match played in front of 25 000 spectators at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on Wednesday. Larsen opened the score for […]
THURSDAY, 12.30PM: THE South African Rugby Football Union (Sarfu) executive on Wednesday voted again on its proposed regional Super 12 plan, with the latest incarnation angering the Free State. Free State Rugby Union president Harold Verster claims Wednesday’s decision is to the detriment of the Free State. He said it requires Northern Transvaal and not […]
BALLOT TO CHOOSE PREMIER OUTGOING Gauteng Premier Tokyo Sexwale, who is retiring in January, said on Thursday that the election of a new premier will now be put to a party ballot. The African National Conmgress has been unable to select a replacement because of disagreement within the party over the two candidates, Advocate Mathole […]
Foreign Minister Ali Alatas on Thursday declined an offer from South African President Nelson Mandela to host talks between East Timorese factions.
THURSDAY, 12.30PM: FREE State rugby selectors have made two changes to the team to play against Natal in a Bankfin Currie Cup match at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Sunday. Os du Randt, who did duty for the Springbok,takes over as lossehead prop and MJ Smith has recovered from an injury and will play […]
THURSDAY, 4.00PM POLICE rushed reinforcements to the Richmond area in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday after a group of youths was attacked on Wednesday night. After the attack, gunfire was heard throughout the area until Thursday morning. Police and army sources said gunfire was heard early on Thursday morning in Isimozomeni, where five African National Congress members, […]
THURSDAY, 8.00AM THE LEADING candidate for the vacant post of National Party leader, Wstern Cape Premier Hernus Kriel, announced on Wednesday he will not stand because he is “of the same era” as predecessor FW De Klerk and a younger leader is required. There was also continued talk yesterday that the National Party might return […]
THURSDAY, 5.30PM NEW Movement Process leader Roelf Meyer on Thursday said he intends giving the Truth and Reconciliation Commission details about the national security management system under the previous government. “The information could be vital for the commission,” he told reporters in Pretoria. Meyer is one of several former cabinet members asked to testify before […]
WEDNESDAY, 1.30PM: THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) received a massive boost on Tuesday when BP announced a sponsorhip deal worth R4,5-million for the next three years. The company will contribute R1,25-million this yaer, with the amount escalating by 10% each year. BP were the sponsors of the BP Top Eight Cup for the past 25 […]