Cliff Shiko

Johannesburg, St. Louis

Broadcast Journalist at Jacaranda 94.2 FM

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Easter death toll in Mpumalanga climbs to 15

5 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The collision between a truck and a car, left five more people injured. Mpumalanga Transport Department spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said a child is amongst the dead. "Three people, including a toddler, perished at the scene on impact. Three other people sustained serious injuries while two occupants were slightly injured. "The injured people are currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital in Middelburg,” he said.
Eskom marks 30 days without loadshedding

5 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The power utility has not implemented load shedding for the past 30 days, and called on consumers to help protect the grid. "Emergency reserves are adequate and will continue to be utilised strategically to meet peak demand where necessary," says Eskom’s spokesperson Daphne Mokwena.
Three killed in mob attacks in Limpopo

5 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Two incidents were recorded in Mankweng while another occured in Thabazimbi. In the first incident on Wednesday night, a man in his twenties was found dead outside the University of Limpopo. He suffered multiple severe injuries, after presumably being attacked by a mob. On Thursday afternoon, a 24-year-old man was beaten to death in Moremadi Park, Mankweng after being accused of stealing empty beer bottles. Two suspects have since been arrested.
Scholar transport driver gunned down in Sophiatown

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The 60-year-old man was gunned down on Thursday morning shortly after dropping off school children in the area. Gauteng Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects were on foot.
Correctional Services confirms murder of inmate in Mangaung

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The inmate, Mpho Mkhumbeni, died in prison under mysterious circumstances last month. Mkhumbeni was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction handed down in 2014. This is the same prison where murderer and rapist Thabo Bester escaped from in April 2022. The facility is operated by private contractor G4S. Correctional Services Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale briefed the media in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. "DCS was formally notified by the G4S of the death of an inmate on 12 March.
Veteran 'Isidingo ' actor Don Mlangeni Nawa dies

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The family confirmed the news of his passing in a media statement on Wednesday. He started his acting career in theatre but then moved to Zulu drama Hlala Kwabafileyo in 1993. He also acted in the Zulu film Ubambo Lwami as David. Nawa also played the popular role of 'Laqhasha' in the television sitcom ''Sgudi 'Snaysi. In 1998, he made the popular role 'Zebedee Matabane' in the television soap opera Isidingo. He continued to play the role until 2014 with a huge success.
Post Bank racing against time to replace Sassa cards

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The deadline for social grant beneficiaries to replace their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards has been extended to 30 April. The South African Reserve Bank has issued a variation notice to the state-owned bank to upgrade its security system or risk being kicked out of the National Payment system. Minister Tolashe was speaking at the National Council of Provinces.
Man in court for allegedly assaulting pupil in Nigel

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Xolane Qhubeke (37) allegedly assaulted the pupil during a road rage incident last week Thursday. The pupil was in transit of a scholar transport when the altercation happened between her driver and another motorist. "The victim was a passenger in a school transport, on their way back from school, while there was traffic on the road" Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana.
RAF CEO denies wrongdoing in R79m lease deal

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

This after a whistleblower wrote to the Public Protector, accusing Letsoalo of overturning bid committee decisions to favour property management company - Mowana Properties, that was later awarded the contract. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is investigating the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for alleged corruption and maladministration. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Monday, Letsoalo said due diligence was followed in the lease agreement.
Two nabbed for 'stealing' food at Alex school

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The two suspects – a 60-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman – were found next to the school with boxes of food supplies that belonged to the school. The stolen food included bulk packs of tinned fish, fresh cream milk, and other perishable goods. The suspects were arrested and charged with possession of suspected stolen property on Saturday.