Company linked to Ormonde building collapse faces forensic probe
City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Service (EMS) rescuers attending to a building collapse in Ormonde…
End of the road for Eric Tinkler as Sekhukhune United dismisses him
Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler speaks at a media briefing. SABC Sport can confirm that Sekhukhune United have parted ways with head coach Eric Tinkler, with Paulus Masehe expected to take charge for the remainder of the season. Tinkler joined the club in March last year, replacing Lehlohonolo Seema, and guided Babina Noko to…
Company linked to Ormonde building collapse faces forensic probe
City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Service (EMS) rescuers attending to a building collapse in Ormonde on March 2, 2026. A Bryanston based property developer company, New Order Investments, that was allegedly involved in the recent building collapse in Ormonde, allegedly owes the City of Johannesburg R19.5 million in electricity and rates arrears. A two-storey building under construction at the Sixth…
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s to spend another week in jail
Fannie Nkosi appears in court, April 13, 2026. Bail application of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi of Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS)’s Organised Crime Unit will continue on 20 April. The state has opposed his bail application, stating that their evidence against him clearly showed that he was involved in protecting criminals involved in serious and…
Businessman Suliman Carrim hospitalised
North West businessman Suliman Carrim appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. A fleet of cars belonging to Suliman Carrim’s security company, Fusion Tactical, has been seen entering Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, where the North West businessman has been admitted. Carrim allegedly suffered a heart attack at a gym in Sandton this morning. He is set to appear before…
Brakpan Court postpones bail application in Witness D murder case
Matipandile Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe The case against the former police officer accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, has been postponed to Friday next week for a formal bail application. Matipandile Sotheni appeared briefly in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court. Sotheni is accused…
Suspended Sgt. Fannie Nkosi to plead not guilty to all charges
Fannie Nkosi appears in court, April 13, 2026. Suspended Organised Crime Unit Member, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, has told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court that he will plead not guilty to all charges against him. Nkosi was arrested on April 2 after a raid at his house in Pretoria. He faces charges of theft, defeating the…
New DA Federal Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis honours his predecessors
Geordin Hill-Lewis lifts his fist at the DA delegates after being announced DA Federal Leader. In his inaugural speech as the new Federal Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis honours his predecessors, Tony Leon and Hellen Zille. Hill-Lewis ran against Sibusiso Dyason for the position of Federal Leader. He was elected alongside former Tshwane Mayor, Solly Msimanga, who…
NPA to prosecute individuals implicated in Life Esidimeni tragedy
The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will prosecute individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The decision follows years of investigation and an inquest into the deaths of at least 141 psychiatric patients in 2015 and 2016. Patients died after being unlawfully transferred from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill‑equipped NGOs….
SAWS issues severe weather warning across provinces
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding in parts of the country on Monday. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says similar weather conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday. “A yellow level four warning for severe thunderstorm has been issued for the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the escarpment…
Sgt. Fannie Nkosi to appear in court for bail application
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies before the Madlanga Commission. Organised Crime Unit police Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, is expected to apply for bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month by the police’s Madlanga task team, following a raid at his private property in Pretoria. He is facing a…
