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By: Simon Majadibodu  SAPS members celebrate the National Police Day at SAPS Tshwane Academy. Photo: Facebook / SAPS South African Police Service members celebrated the annual National Police Day through various physical fitness activities. The men and women in blue flocked to the SAPS Tshwane Academy to celebrate the day  through physical fitness activities and sporting codes, on February 15. The day was celebrated by focusing on improving and installing the culture of physical fitness and wellness to the police officers. SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said that the work of police officers demands them remain mentally and physically fit in order to execute their daily duties to combat crime. Deputy Minister of police Cassel Mathela, Minister of Police Bheki Cele and the National Commissioner of Police Fanie Masemola attemds the National Police Day celebration at SAPS Tshwane Academy. Photo: Facebook / SAPS The event was graced by the Minister of Police Bheki Cele,

By: Simon Majadibodu  Actress Florence Masebe is set to take over the role of “Meikkie Maputla” which as played by Harriet Manamela who is not in a good health. Photo: Instagram / @florencemasebe / @harrietmanamela Veteran actress Florance Masebe is set to play the well-known role of ‘Meikkie Maputla’ on SABC 1’s popular drama Skeem Saam. This was announced in a statement by the public broadcaster  on February 14. “ Due to unforeseen circumstances, the character of ‘Meikie Maputla’ played by Harriet Manamela will be replaced until the end of season 12,” reads the statement. The statement further revealed that Harriet Manamela who has been playing the role of ‘Meikkie Maputla’ since the advent of the drama in 2011 is not in a good health condition. Click here to read the statement:  https://www.sabc1.co.za/sabc1/2024/02/14/florence-masebe-temporarily-replaces-harriet-manamela-as-meikie-maputla/ Actress Florence Masebe is set to play the popular role of Meikkie Maputla, on Skeem Saam sta

By: Simon Majadibodu Veteran radio producer Rose Tshabalala is the new programmes manager for Munghana Lonene FM. Photo: Facebook / SABC Munghana Lonene FM has announced that legendary radio producer  Rose Tshabalala is the new programme’s manager of the station. The South African Broadcasting Corporation announced her appointment in a statement on February 14. Tshabalala who’s popularly known as “ Rosana ” by her beloved listeners will be responsible for programming strategy, content development and on-air presentation. “With 29 years of experience in the broadcasting industry, Ms Tshabalala brings a wealth of knowledge in radio programming. She started her radio career as a Freelance Presenter at Munghana Lonene FM,” reads the statement . Mughana Lonene FM appoints legendary radio broadcaster RoseTshabalala as the programmes manager. Photo: Internet   Tshabalala, is a veteran producer and senior continuity producer who possesses a wealth of knowledge gained over the years from the st

  By: Simon Majadibodu  News anchor Thembekile Mrototo is saying his final goodbyes to Newzroom Afrika. Photo: X / @ThembiMrototo News anchor Thembekile Mrototo is bidding farewell to the Newzroom Africa. The broadcaster announced on his social media that his final news bulletin will be on January 31. “ LEAVING… Today is my last day @Newzroom405.  I have resigned from the channel and my last show will be at 6pm tonight,” he said in a social media post. “Thank you to all the colleagues who’ve contributed to the many wonderful broadcasts since 2021.  THANK YOU for watching and being so generous with your feedback.” Click here to see his post:  https://x.com/thembimrototo/status/1752617314199949675?s=46 Thembekile Mrototo leaves 24 hour news channel, Newzroom Afrika after 3 years. Photo: X / @TvblogbyMLU Meanwhile, responding to one of his followers on X (previously known as Twitter) he said that he will be back on television screens before the national elections. His fans and industry ma

By: Simon Majadibodu  Gauteng provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela is retiring after serving for nearly four decades. Photo: Facebook / South African Police Service   The South African Police Service is bidding farewell to the Gauteng provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela. SAPS national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe announced in a statement that today on January 31, is the last day of the police veteran after serving for nearly four decades. “Today, Lieutenant General Mawela will hang up his boots as he bows out of service after 39 years of uninterrupted, loyal and dedicated service,” Mathe said. “Mawela joined the SAPS as a student Constable in 1984 where he started serving in the Mamelodi policing precinct and worked his way up in the ranks to the level of Lieutenant General in 2011.” Outgoing Gauteng provincial police commissioner Elias Mawela has been hailed as the man of action. Photo: Facebook / South African Polic

 By: Simon Majadibodu  Rapper Shebeshxt has been involved in a horrific car crash near Goseame Open Makert in Polokwane, Limpopo. Photo: Facebook / Shebeshxt Maburna Shxtah / Khomotso Elron Limpopo-born rapper Shebeshxt has been involved in a horrific car crash. According to Khomotso Elron's Facebook post, the rapper, real name Lehlogonolo Chauke, was involved in a car accident near the Goseame Open Market in Polokwane, Limpopo. The accident occurred on January 30, in the afternoon. Ambulance hitmaker Lehlogonolo Chauke popularly known as Shebeshxt has been involved in a car accident. Photo: Facebook / Khomotso Elron The Ambulance rapper, who is also known as “ President Yama 2k ,” was spotted taking photos with his fans near the scene of the accident. However, no injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the car incident. Limpopo-born rapper Shebeshxt (in a black cap) taking pictures with his fans near the accident scene. Photo: Facebook / Khomotso Elron His fans and s