Sisipho Bhuta

Multimedia Journalist, IOL

Parolee gets 18 years for housebreaking spree

Sisipho Bhuta|Published

A 24-year-old Northern Cape man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for multiple housebreakings committed while he was out on parole for robbery.

Alleged cop killer ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation

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The 38-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed two Kimberley Flying Squad members has been ordered by the court to undergo a 30-day psychiatric evaluation.

Botswana intercepts truck trying to smuggle 40 Ethiopian nationals into SA

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A cargo truck transporting 40 illegal Ethiopian nationals to South Africa was intercepted by Botswana authorities at the Ngwasha gate near Nata village.

Seven SAPS members arrested after allegedly robbing and terrorising staff at café

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate in Gauteng arrested seven SAPS members from Ekurhuleni on charges of aggravated robbery, assault and malicious damage ...

Eskom debuts microgrid project in Northern Cape

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Power utility Eskom has launched one of its first microgrids in Swartkopdam in the Northern Cape as part of its efforts to achieve universal access to electricity ...

Ipid to arrest eight VIP protection unit officers for brutal N1 assault

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has revealed that eight members of the VIP Protection Services will be arrested following their brutal assault of ...

What we know about the rabbit haemorrhagic disease outbreak so far

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There have been 165 outbreaks reported in the Northern Cape, 41 outbreaks in the Western Cape, six in the Free State, five in the Eastern Cape and an outbreak was ...

We are engaging open-cycle gas turbines less and less - Ramokgopa

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Minister of Electricity Kgosi Ramokgopa said electricity levels remain stable as Eskom works toward reducing load shedding intensity.

Load shedding to be implemented at various stages

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Eskom will be implementing Stage 3 load shedding from 4pm on Sunday until 5am on Monday and thereafter various stages of load shedding will be implemented until ...

Brace yourself as Stage 6 load shedding continues until further notice

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Eskom announced on Sunday that Stage 6 load shedding will continue until further notice due to a shortage of generation capacity.

Andre De Ruyter vanishes in the dark of the night

Nicola Daniels and Sisipho Bhuta|Published

De Ruyter made a number of allegations, including claims of political meddling by some ANC ministers.

Former Eskom boss De Ruyter leaving SA due to safety concerns

Sisipho Bhuta|Published

Former Eskom chief executive André de Ruyter has revealed that he will be leaving South Africa due to safety concerns.

NC rapist who raped again while on parole sentenced to 15 years

Sisipho Bhuta|Published

A 37-year-old Northern Cape man who was paroled in 2020 after being sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape and housebreaking has been sentenced again, this time ...

Investigators scour scene of deadly Joburg aircraft crash

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The aircraft that crashed on Sunday morning, claiming the lives of at least two people, departed from Grand Central Airport in the Gauteng province on a training ...

Three killed as light aircraft crashes in Johannesburg

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Three people on board a light aircraft died after the aircraft crashed in the Nasrec area.

Ramaphosa regrets current energy crisis as country suffers in Stage 6 load shedding blackouts

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The Presidency says that the National Energy Crisis Committee remains hard at work to continue to make progress in their attempts to stabilise the grid. They have ...

At least two drown during baptism, 15 still missing

Sisipho Bhuta|Published

Johannesburg emergency services are continuing their search for 15 people who were reportedly swept away by the Jukskei River on Saturday evening.

Eskom to push load shedding to Stage 5

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Eskom will implement Stage 4 load shedding from 5pm on Sunday until 4pm on Monday. Thereafter Stage 5 load shedding will be implemented between 4pm and midnight ...

Seven people shot dead as robbers target chicken feet sellers

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Eleven people were shot in Ennerdale on Saturday evening when four suspects tried to rob street vendors selling chicken feet. Seven people died and four were wounded. ...

Cosatu members boo Mantashe off stage at congress

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Members of Cosatu refused to be addressed by ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe at the federation’s national congress in Midrand on Monday.

Flabba’s killer Sindisiwe Manqele granted parole

Sisipho Bhuta|Published

Sindisiwe Manqele, who murdered Skwatta Kamp rapper Nkululeko ’Flabba’ Habedi by stabbing him, has been granted parole.

South Africans urged to have their say on Climate Change Bill

Sisipho Bhuta|Published

Dear South Africa has urged all South Africans to practise their right to participate in change-making processes by having their say on the Climate Change Bill before ...

CONFIRMED! Eskom ups the ante with Stage 4 load shedding from 5pm

Sisipho Bhuta|Published

Get your candles ready, Eskom has implemented Stage 4 load shedding from 5pm on Monday.