Ernest Mabuza

Johannesburg

Digital Reporter at The Herald Port Elizabeth

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Suspect arrested and charged with killing of Mthatha student

6 days ago | theherald.co.za | Ernest Mabuza |Lulamile Feni

Walter Sisulu University students welcome the family of the late Sisonke Mbolekwa at the Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. A 54-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting incident at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha on Tuesday. The suspect was arrested in the town and charged with murder and attempted murder. He is due to appear in court on Tuesday.
Suspect arrested and charged with killing of Mthatha student

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

A 54-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting incident at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha on Tuesday. The suspect was arrested in the town and charged with murder and attempted murder. He is due to appear in court on Tuesday. “While this arrest is a critical step, the investigation remains active,” said Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brig Nobuntu Gantana.
Travellers urged to be vigilant of malaria during Easter holidays

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Stock photo. The health department has urged travellers to be vigilant of malaria as South Africa is recording a slight increase in malaria cases, especially in malaria-endemic provinces which include Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.
More must be done to fight foot and mouth disease in KZN: Steenhuisen

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says his department must urgently attend to the action plans and steps needed to ensure the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) is curbed in KwaZulu-Natal. During a recent visit to the province, many farmers and community leaders sought clarification from Steenhuisen on the situation and expressed concerns that the department was not effectively addressing it.
Two teachers from Ennerdale school killed in car crash

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

Two teachers from Ennerdale Secondary School in Johannesburg were killed in a car crash at the weekend, the Gauteng education department said on Wednesday. The teachers had been reported missing at the weekend. “Their deaths have now been linked to a fatal motor vehicle accident on Saturday,” Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said.
High court sets aside R8bn contract for 233 diesel locomotives

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Transnet and the Special Investigating Unit say the judgment marks the first of four locomotive contracts to be annulled by the courts. Stock photo. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have welcomed the Pretoria high court judgment setting aside the 2014 contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies for the procurement of 233 diesel locomotives worth R8bn.
Justice department's accountability measures sees 54 dismissals

1 week ago | theherald.co.za | Ernest Mabuza |Freddy Mavunda

The department of justice and constitutional development says it has intensified its internal accountability measures to ensure a clean, capable and ethical public administration. The department said in the 2024/25 year, it proactively addressed 223 labour relations matters. Of these, 164 had been finalised, with 54 officials dismissed. The department said this was a clear demonstration of its firm stance against misconduct.
Justice department's accountability measures sees 54 dismissals

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

The department of justice and constitutional development says it has intensified its internal accountability measures to ensure a clean, capable and ethical public administration. The department said in the 2024/25 year, it proactively addressed 223 labour relations matters. Of these, 164 had been finalised, with 54 officials dismissed. The department said this was a clear demonstration of its firm stance against misconduct.
Lengthy sentences for two men who stole panels at Centlec substation

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

The Bloemfontein regional court has handed two men effective sentences of 25 years' imprisonment each after finding them guilty of damaging essential infrastructure and theft. Tumisang Sello Khosi, 31, and Pitso Donald Molalenyane, 34, were arrested in November 2022 after they were found with stolen panels from a Centlec substation. Centlec is a municipal electricity distributor operating under the Mangaung metropolitan municipality.
Vulnerable people urged to get vaccine as flu season starts early

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. The NICD says the flu season started in the week of March 24, four weeks earlier than last year and marks the earliest start to the flu season since 2010, based on pneumonia surveillance in public hospitals. Stock image.