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A car show at The River blocking the R55 closest corner Wierda Road. Motorists say @TMPDSafety are not taking control and allowing this….
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Raslouw Private Hospital in Centurion has successfully performed its first two living donor liver transplants, marking a significant milestone for the hospital and South Africa’s transplant services.
The procedures were led by Dr Imraan Sardiwalla, Lead Hepatobiliary Surgeon, and Dr Neha Kumar, Transplant Surgeon.
Both doctors recently completed intensive international fellowships at leading transplant centres, gaining expertise in advanced living-donor and ex-situ techniques.
Living donor liver transplantation involves two surgical teams operating simultaneously- one removing part of the healthy donor’s liver and the other transplanting it into the recipient.
The liver’s regenerative capacity allows both the donor’s remaining liver and the recipient’s graft to grow and regain full function.
Both donors and recipients are recovering well under the care of the hospital’s multidisciplinary intensive-care team.
CEO and Founder Dr IO Ebrahim described the achievement as a major step for the hospital and highlighted the potential of living-donor programmes to address South Africa’s shortage of donor organs.
Hospital Director Dr I Mitha and Hospital Manager Mrs Maryke Lotz also praised the medical and nursing teams.
Raslouw Private Hospital has established a new liver-transplant capability, expanding access to highly specialised transplant care in South Africa.
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Bafana Ba Style emerge victorious in the Clash of the Continents! 🔥
Mamelodi Sundowns (17', 80' Santos) 2️⃣➖1️⃣ Al Ahli (19' Williams [OG])
#Sundowns #FIFAIntercontinentalCup #NeverStopRising
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𝙈𝘼𝙎𝘼𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙉𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙋 𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 👆
Mamelodi Sundowns make history & conquer the Clash of the Continents and book a place in the Challenger Cup final! 🏆
#Sundowns #FIFAIntercontinentalCup #NeverStopRising
The Jalalpor Family Flies the Al Ahli Flag in the Loftus Stands
Local support, international stage! The Jala Family from Laudium proudly showing their support for Al Ahli Saudi Club and star player Abdul Rahman Al Raddadi of Madina during today's match.
African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are host to Saudi Pro League giants and Asian champions Al-Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in a FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash.
The winner of this African-Asian-Pacific Cup clash will advance to face the winner of the Derby of the Americas. Mexico's Toluca will take on the winner of the Copa Libertadores.
The Jala family was spotted in the stands holding placards reading "Al Ahli Forever".
@ALAHLI_FC @Masandawana
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🇸🇦🤝🇿🇦 | Football brings #SaudiArabia and #SouthAfrica together in Pretoria! ⚽️
Today, @ALAHLI_FC 🇸🇦 face @Masandawana 🇿🇦 in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
Wishing @ALAHLI_FC the very best and every success in today’s match. 🇸🇦💚
🇸🇦 #AlAhli
🇿🇦 #MamelodiSundowns
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During today's community engagement, with @Prof_Cachalia, the Gauteng PC Gen. Mtombeni acknowledged Vision Tactical's contribution in supporting interventions to combat kidnappings, expressing appreciation for the role our teams continue to play alongside law enforcement.
This recognition reflects the value of strong partnerships, intelligence-sharing and coordinated operations in tackling serious and organised crime.
We are honoured to support these efforts and remain committed to working alongside SAPS and other stakeholders to help build safer communities.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference. 🇿🇦
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Vision Tactical is proud to be part of today's community engagement with Acting Police Minister Prof. Firoz Cachalia in Laudium.
The discussion focused on rebuilding trust in policing, strengthening accountability, improving border security and fostering stronger partnerships between law enforcement and communities.
Safer communities are built through collaboration, professionalism and shared responsibility. 🇿🇦
@Prof_Cachalia
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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has visited the Laudium Police Station in Pretoria alongside Gauteng provincial police leadership following ongoing concerns about the facility’s deteriorating condition.
Earlier, Cachalia met with community leaders, who raised complaints about the poor state of the police station and the difficult working conditions faced by officers.
The minister acknowledged the concerns and committed to engaging the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to address the problems and improve conditions at the station.
@SAPoliceService
@Prof_Cachalia @naeempatelSA @FasihaHassan
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Minister @Prof_Cachalia visiting the Erasmia @SAPoliceService this afternoon.
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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has visited the Laudium Police Station in Pretoria alongside Gauteng provincial police leadership following ongoing concerns about the facility’s deteriorating condition.
Earlier, Cachalia met with community leaders, who raised complaints about the poor state of the police station and the difficult working conditions faced by officers.
The minister acknowledged the concerns and committed to engaging the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to address the problems and improve conditions at the station.
@SAPoliceService
@Prof_Cachalia @naeempatelSA @FasihaHassan
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Addressing several women’s groups in Laudium, Pretoria, Acting Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia said South Africa’s gender-based violence (GBV) crisis remains one of the country’s greatest challenges, despite democracy being in place for more than 30 years.
He noted that while government has introduced key interventions, including stronger legislation and the establishment of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) units, much more needs to be done through public education, improved policies and better resourcing.
Cachalia said the levels of violence he has witnessed while travelling across the country, particularly in the Eastern Cape, are deeply concerning.
He stressed the need to better understand the root causes of GBV and implement effective solutions, acknowledging that while some policy interventions have delivered results, others have not.
He also highlighted that many victims remain reluctant to seek help and support, underscoring the need to build greater trust and improve access to services.
@Prof_Cachalia @FasihaHassan @naeempatelSA
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#PowerUpdate: Kwagga outage
Team busy with repairs. Estimated time of restoration is 20h00.
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I am deeply honoured and humbled to have received the National Press Club/UNISA TV Journalist of the Year Award (Television Features category), together with my colleague Pule Letshwiti-Jones.
This recognition is for our coverage of several major stories during 2025, including the murder of Marius van der Merwe, the raid on the home of Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, and exclusive interviews with key newsmakers linked to the Madlanga Commission.
The award belongs to the entire @eNCA team. It reflects teamwork, dedication, hard work and a commitment to journalism.
KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was named Newsmaker of the Year 2025.
This has been a special week for me, having also been named “Community Leader of the Year” at the 2026 Future of Leadership Awards.
My sincere congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Thank you to the @npclub and @unisa for recognising excellence in journalism and storytelling.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our work.
We remain committed to informing, empowering and serving our communities.
And well done to all the other award recipients.
@SAPoliceService @pule_jones @HeidiGiokos @FaithJDanielsSA @eNCA
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING WORK IN JOURNALISM AND THE COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
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The National Press Club (NPC), with the support of the University of South Africa, tonight celebrated excellence in the craft of journalism and the outstanding work of communicators at the 2025 Newsmaker & Journalist of the Year awards.
The ceremony, hosted in Pretoria, honoured the outstanding work of journalists and communicators who have made significant contributions to the media and communications industry.
These awards are about honouring journalists and communicators who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of truth and the art of storytelling.
In celebration of the memory of community media journalist Aserie Ndlovu who was killed last year, the NPC this year introduced the Aserie Ndlovu Award for Community Journalism.
The 2025 NPC-UNISA Overall Journalist of the Year Award was scooped by News 24 Investigations’ Jeff Wicks. He won a cash prize of R100 000 from this category. This is in addition to the R30 000 from the Investigative Journalism category he also won.
Lt. Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was awarded the 2025 National Press Club Newsmaker of the Year. The sought-after accolade is a testament to the impact that the explosive media briefing the KZN Commissioner held in July last year had on the national discourse, with far-reaching implications on our socio-economic-political landscape.
NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Spokesperson of the Year went to Ndabezinhle Sibiya, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements Spokesperson.
The National Press Club Chairperson, Antoinette Slabbert said: “As the NPC, we are encouraged by the exceptional quality of nominations received this year and deeply impressed by the calibre of work submitted across all categories. The volume and standard of entries reflect a vibrant, talented and highly competitive communications and journalism sector.”
The following winners of the 2025 Newsmaker & Journalist of the Year awards each pocket R30 000.
The winners are:
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Campus Radio – News / Current Affairs / Features: Nobuhle Zozo, Voice of Wits 88.1
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year competition winner: Aserie Ndlovu Award for Community Journalism: Radio News: Malesela Mangena, Alex FM 89.1
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Aserie Ndlovu Award for Community Journalism: Print/Online News: Lilita Gcwabe, Elitsha News
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Print/Online Photography: Elizabeth Sejake, Rapport/City Press
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Print/Online News: Kayleen Morgan, Eyewitness News
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Print/Online Features: Hamilton Wende, Daily Maverick
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Radio News: Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Radio Features/Investigative Journalism/Actuality: Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: TV Cameraperson: Peter Rudden- Carte Blanche
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: TV News: Botlhale Pele, SABC News
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: TV Features: Yusuf Abramjee & Pule Letshwiti-Jones, @eNCA
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: TV Investigative Journalism/Actuality: Kate Barry, Carte Blanche
2025 NPC-UNISA Journalist of the Year: Investigative Journalism: Jeff Wicks, News24 Investigations
“We are delighted by the overwhelming interest shown by journalists and communications practitioners, which underscores the credibility of the awards and their growing stature within the industry. This enthusiastic response affirms the relevance of the NPC platform in recognising excellence, innovation and impact, and reinforces our commitment to celebrating outstanding storytelling and professional achievement” added Slabbert.
Sunderland Ridge Area Affected by Protest March on Wednesday 6 May 2026
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Govt Cuts Fuel Levy by R3/Litre as Petrol Rises R3.06 and Diesel Surges Over R7
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EXCLUSIVE
Several senior police officers, including Generals, have been arrested in Pretoria on corruption related charges.
It is linked to the Medicare Tshwane District contract.
Sources say the arrested cops were part of the bid committee.
We also believe that a former senior employee of Vusi “Cat” Matlala is behind bars.
They are being detained at a police station in the capital.
All those arrested will appear in court tomorrow.
@pule_jones
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M26 and Grey Street, Erasmia, Pretoria. There are crashes at this intersection almost every week. It’s a provincial road and locals are calling on @GPDRT_ to urgently look at traffic calming measures.
The closure of Fortuna Street (gate) means that this intersection is seeing heavy traffic.
@CityTshwane @naeempatelSA @GautengProvince @TMPDSafety
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We will not tolerate the idea of ‘no go areas’ in Tshwane. We were in Laudium this afternoon where a shooting incident occurred. While we’ve established the facts about the shooting incident not being targeted at Tshwane’s health inspectors, we are concerned about incidents of violence. We want residents and businesses to feel safe in Tshwane. We were joined by TMPD and local councillors. The butchery that sparked the shooting incident has been prohibited from operating. @CityTshwane