Women’s Rights group raises concerns over Mbenenge’s case
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge appears at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 07 July…
Women’s Rights group raises concerns over Mbenenge’s case
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge appears at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 07 July 2025. The Masimanyane Women’s Rights International has expressed concern about the developments in the Judicial Tribunal hearing of the Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge. The organisation says it is unhappy with the lack of accountability for the harm that…
Springboks complete clean sweep in two test series against Italy
Some of the Springboks players in action. Reigning Rugby World Cup champions, South Africa, have completed a clean sweep in the two-match test series against Italy. The Springboks beat the Azzurri 45-0 in Gqeberha in a match in which the Springboks were innovative with a whole new bag of tricks. The Boks were reduced to…
Two more charges could be added to ‘Cat’ Matlala, co-accused
Vusi “Cat Matlala’s and three others appear in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court north of Johannesburg, July 11, 2025. Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala might face more charges after the state indicated that it would be centralizing two other cases in which the accused are implicated. Matlala, along with his wife and two co-accused, appeared…
Mabuza’s body fetched for transportation to family home
The body of the late former Deputy President, David Mabuza has arrived outside his home in Barberton. Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu and ANC Provincial Secretary Muzi Chirwa is part of the delegation which has fetched the body of former Deputy President David Mabuza from the mortuary in Mbombela for transportation to his family home in…
IEC rejects ISA’s bid to register as political party
An IEC banner seen at a voting station. The Electoral Commission has confirmed the rejection of the Islamic State of Africa’s (ISA) application to register as a political party. In a media statement, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo cited three reasons for the decision: First, over 200 objections were received, with concerns that the party’s…
Caster Semenya wins appeal against Swiss Federal Tribunal ruling
Olympic champion Caster Semenya. The European Court of Human Rights has reignited Caster Semenya’s long legal battle against sport authorities over sex eligibility rules and regulations. This follows its ruling in favour of Semenya. This after finding that Switzerland had violated her right to freedom from discrimination, taken together with her rights to respect for…
Ramaphosa defends cost of National Dialogue amid criticism
President Cyril Ramaphosa meets the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) today at the Union buildings in Pretoria, July 11, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa says a national dialogue is necessary to ensure inclusive participation on key issues affecting the country, despite public concern over the cost of the process. Speaking at a meeting with the Eminent Persons…
‘Govt moving forward to create Basic Income Grant’
A street trader counts out change for a customer. Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe, says the government is moving forward to create a Basic Income Grant. She was delivering her department’s Budget Vote in the National Assembly. For the 2025/26 financial year, the department will have nearly R300 billion to ensure the most vulnerable in…
Stocks climb on AI and rate cut optimism, unfazed by Trump’s tariffs
A specialist trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, October 17, 2022. Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on US President Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on…
Mogotsi pours cold water on Mkhwanazi’s allegations against him
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a media briefing last Sunday. North West-based businessman Brown Mogotsi has refuted KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi‘s recent allegations against him and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Mogotsi is at the center of Mkhwanazi’s allegation that senior political figures, and top police officials are linked to the controversial disbandment of…
