Doctor arrested for defeating the ends of justice

Ladysmith SAPS recently arrested a 44 year old Provincial Hospital Doctor, for allegedly defeating the ends of justice. Earlier, this year friends and family were demanding answers, afterthe tragic, but sudden death of 61 year old Jimmy Mckenzie.

Mckenzie was found laying unconscious under his bed in his home, on 2 January 2010. Mckenzie was rushed to the hospital, but later died.

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NERSA gives into Eskom's demands

South African homeowners will have to dig a little deeper from April 2010 this is because the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) accepted Eskom's tariff increase proposal. Eskom has been granted a 24.8% increase for 2010/2011 year.

Eskom provides almost 95% of the country's power and has been battling with an electricity shortage since January 2008, due to the lack of investment.

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Bergville marathon

It is all systems go, as runners and supporters prepare for this year's Arthur Cresswell Memorial Marathon, known as the Bergville to Ladysmith run.

The 52km race defiantly set apart the men from the mice, as runners, country wide gather to run for best personal time. the race is set for 10 April 2010 and the start off will be at the Bergvillei's Farmers Hal at 6 am.

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In the world of sign language

The Ezakheni police station has embarked upon a project where they are having their personnel trained in the use of sign language.

The aim is to better equip their police officers with skills that can assist them in communicating more effectively with the hearing impaired and deaf persons who may want to report cases to them.

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Officer dies in colllision

A memorial service was held at the Ladysmith SAPS station, after the tragic death of 44 year old inspector Sipho Joseph Khumalo. He had been killed in a head on crash along the N11, just outside Ladysmith.

According to eyewitness, who had rushed from their home, after hearing a loud bang, found the Insp. and his passenger badly injured. "they didn't stand a chance , the only thing we could think of was to call the emergency officials," said one of the eyewitnesses.

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Praising SAPS on National Police Day

Cabinet first approved a National Police Day for the country in 2005. National Police Days are also celebrated in countries across the world, such as Russia, the USA, Singapore, England, Wales and Australia, annually giving recognition to the services rendered by their respective policing agencies.

In South Africa this day also indicates to local and international communities that the SAPS is honored and respected for the law and order, and the safety and security it provides for South Africa and its people.

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Sonu to dazzle South Africa

Singing sensation, Sonu Nigam is all set for his South African tour. Tickets are currently on sale.

His last two concerts have been sold out long before the show and expectations are high that the same will happen for 2010 tour.

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