Modack named ex-top cops in corruption claims: Witness
Nafiz Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder…
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…
Numsa declares wage deadlock with Eskom, rejects 7% offer
An Eskom power station. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has officially declared a wage deadlock with Eskom. This is after its rejection of the utility’s latest 7% offer. Meanwhile, other labour unions, National Union of Mineworkers (Num) and Solidarity are spending this week consulting members after a gruelling round of negotiations…
Modack named ex-top cops in corruption claims: Witness
Nafiz Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder of Charl Kinnear. A witness in the trial of alleged underworld crime boss, Nafiz Modack, testified that the accused informed him that two former top cops, Jeremy Vearey and Charl Kinnear were involved in corruption. Police Captain Alfred Benjamin Barker,…
Emmanuel Mbense’s death takes centre stage at Madlanga Commission
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifying at the Madlanga Commission last year. The murder of Brakpan businessman, Emmanuel Mbense, took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday. Allegedly, Mbense was killed in April 2022 by law enforcement members in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni. The Brakpan businessman was also allegedly tortured, and his death…
Holomisa describes new US ambassador as strategic leader
United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa. United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa, says the newly appointed United States (US) ambassador is likely to excel in his role due to his experience in engaging with US lawmakers. President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday announced the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador of the US. His appointment comes as the…
NUM accepts Eskom’s 7% wage offer
Num shop stewards gather to discuss the 7% Eskom offer. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has accepted a 7% wage offer tabled by Eskom management following a tense fourth round of wage talks. That is after months of deliberation at the Central Bargaining Forum, where the NUM originally demanded a 15% hike, alongside improved…
Skills programmes must deliver jobs, not just certificates: Gondwe
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mimmy Gondwe speaking at a government event. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mimmy Gondwe, says skills development programmes must lead to candidates getting jobs and not just certificates. Speaking at a Services SETA workshop in Pretoria, Gondwe says the era of measuring success by enrolments and…
Godongwana, Kganyago to lead SA’s delegation to IMF, World Bank Spring meetings
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago brief the media following the G20 Finance and Central Bank Governors Meeting in South Africa on February 27, 2025. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago will lead South Africa’s delegation to the Spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and…
State in Meyiwa trial rejects claims of repetitive questioning
Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa of South Africa’s Orlando Pirates is beaten by a goal made by Mohamed Aboutrika of Egypt’s Al Ahli during the first leg of their African Champions League final soccer match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto November 2, 2013. The state in the Senzo Meyiwa trial has rejected claims that it is subjecting…
NPA was committed to resolving TRC cases during my tenure: Batohi
Former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi. Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi says that during her tenure, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) was committed to resolving and giving closure to outstanding Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases. Batohi is testifying at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown, Johannesburg. She served…
