Mkhwanazi grilled over alleged theft of precious stones
Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Suspended deputy chief of police at the Ekurhuleni Metro…
Mkhwanazi grilled over alleged theft of precious stones
Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Suspended deputy chief of police at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, returns to the Madlanga Commission for further cross-examination on Thursday morning. Mkhwanazi has been questioned about the alleged theft of precious stones in Rosebank, Johannesburg, which involved members of the EMPD. He previously testified…
Mabuyakhulu replaces Jeff Radebe as ANC KZN PTT Convenor
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has announced the new ANC Provincial Task Team (PTT) in KwaZulu-Natal. Mike Mabuyakhulu is the new Convenor of the PTT replacing Jeff Radebe who will be redeployed elsewhere. Mbalula announces the six-member PTT after meeting the outgoing PTT in Durban on Wednesday. He says the changes come…
LIVE | Julius Malema’s firearm case sentencing:
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s sentencing is underway at the Regional Court in KuGompo city. Live stream below:
KZN premier welcomes resignation of five Ithala board members
FILE: Ithala Bank’s branch on Anton Lembede Street in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Five board members of financial institution, Ithala SOC Limited, have resigned. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has welcomed their departure, calling it a decisive step to stabilise the institution. The resignations come after more than R1.6 billion was paid out to over 64 000 customers who…
Limpopo N1 cleared, reopen to traffic following two truck incidents
A capsized truck on the N1 between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort, Limpopo. The N1 has been opened for traffic following its closure due to two trucks that had crashed on the stretch of the road between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off in Limpopo on Wednesday. Transport department says no fatalities have been reported in both separate…
FIFA to ask Trump to pause ICE raids during W Cup: Report
FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the event FIFA’s leadership discussed the possibility of its president, Gianni Infantino, asking United States President Donald Trump to pause ICE raids during this summer’s World Cup in North America, according to a report from The Athletic. Infantino was receptive to the idea and was planning a “president-to-president” request…
Ramaphosa backs Roelf Meyer’s appointment as US Ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the 2026 National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit, Birchwood Conference Centre, Ekurhuleni. President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States (US), saying he is more than qualified to take on the role. Meyer’s appointment comes after the post remained vacant…
Jordaan’s fraud case postponed to May 25
SAFA President Danny Jordaan and two co-accused appearing at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. The case against the South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan and his four co-accused has been postponed to May 25. He and his co-accused appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in the East Rand on Tuesday….
SA gets first Lenacapavir doses as Mpumalanga waits in excitement
Aurum Institute organisation member and clinician nurse Benedictor Nhlapho says, this injection will decrease the stigma around HIV Residents in Mpumalanga have expressed excitement for the new HIV prevention injection called Lenacapavir after South Africa has just received the first dose of the injection. The injection is aimed at reducing the high number of HIV…
Magistrate Olivier’s reactions of AfriForum ‘disheartening’: Lonzi
EFF leader Julius Malema engages with the party’s leadership ahead of appearance before the Regional Court in KuGompo in the Eastern Cape on 15 April 2026. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP, Sihle Lonzi, has raised concerns about Magistrate Twanet Olivier’s reactions whenever Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi mentioned AfriForum during court proceedings today. Julius Malema made a brief appearance…
