Investigating officer tells court that pig farmer Zachariah Olivier wanted to confess to the killings
Accused pig farmer Zachariah Olivier speaking to his lawyer The trial of a pig farmer…
Investigating officer tells court that pig farmer Zachariah Olivier wanted to confess to the killings
Accused pig farmer Zachariah Olivier speaking to his lawyer The trial of a pig farmer accused of killing two women and disposing of their bodies in a pigsty will resume on Friday at the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo. The lead investigating officer, Captain Phaladi Makola, has told court that pig farmer Zachariah Olivier expressed…
Cosatu gives GEMS seven days to reverse 9.8% contribution hike
A Cosatu affiliated member holds up a placard in protest against GEMS’ 9.8% premium hike during a National Day of Action in Pretoria on 26 February 2026. Public sector unions affiliated to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) have given the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) seven days to reverse the 9.8% premium hike…
O’Sullivan breached Parliamentary rules: EFF
Paul O’Sullivan walks out while evidence leader Adv Bongiwe Mkhize is still busy asking questions at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on February 26, 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it believes that private investigator Paul O’Sullivan has breached the Powers, Privileges and Immunities Act. This comes after O’Sullivan left the hearings of Parliament’s Ad…
Gauteng ramps up fight against foot-and-mouth disease
A worker wears protective gear while working with cattle amid a foot and mouth disease outbreak. Gauteng MEC for Agriculture Vuyiswa Ramokgopa says the province is entering a decisive phase in the fight against foot-and-mouth, with the large-scale rollout of newly secured vaccines under way. She was speaking during a media briefing on the province’s…
CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties scrutinised
President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende gives his welcoming remarks at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2025. The President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, announced he was stepping down on Thursday, a few weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into…
Chauke’s lawyers accuse NPA of removing key documents from dockets
South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke. The legal team of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of removing critical documents from dockets. The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Chauke’s fitness to hold office. It is currently hearing evidence relating to the cases…
Defence questions investigative methodology in pig farm murder trial
Pig farmer Zachariah Olivier appears in the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo on February 27, 2026. The defence lawyer in the trial of a Limpopo farmer has questioned the investigating officer about why three different statements have been submitted in the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo. Adv Jakobus Venter has argued that he has not…
Ramaphosa appoints panel to investigate Iran’s participation in naval exercise
A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa’s, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is commander in chief of the SANDF, has instituted a panel to investigate…
SAPS targets R50 mln for Education Trust at 7th National Golf Day
Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, hits the first ball from the tee to kickstart the golf challenge, February, 27, 2026. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it aims to raise R50 million through its seventh National Golf Day to support its Education Trust. The fundraising event will be held at the Serengeti…
Linda Gxasheka continues testimony after Commission’s orders
Linda Gxasheka testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 26 February 2026. Suspended Ekurhuleni Human Resources head Linda Gxasheka has continued to testify after the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry ordered her to do so. It rejected Gxasheka’s counsel’s request for a postponement. Gxasheka’s attorney, Emmah Magula, argued they were not able to continue because they received the…
