Meyiwa trial hears that Ntanzi phoned his girlfriend 1 700 times from prison
Inside the High Court in Pretoria where the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is taking place….
Meyiwa trial hears that Ntanzi phoned his girlfriend 1 700 times from prison
Inside the High Court in Pretoria where the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is taking place. The State prosecutor in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Advocate George Baloyi says there are over 1 700 calls were made between accused two Bongani Ntanzi and his girlfriend while he was in prison. This despite claims by Ntanzi that…
Oil shock could strain emerging markets beyond inflation: Analysts
Oil tanker at a port The war in Iran and the resulting surge in energy prices will impact emerging markets well beyond inflation to broader pressures on external balances, currencies and capital flows, analysts warn. Brokerages, including J.P Morgan and Bernstein, expect Brent prices to rise above the $100 mark if the conflict continues as Tehran…
Rennie to coach All Blacks ahead of Rugby World Cup
New All Blacks Coach, Dave Rennie Former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has been named as the replacement for Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks. He will take New Zealand to the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year. The 62-year-old former Wallabies coach beat out Jamie Joseph for one of the biggest jobs…
Ndimande brothers seek bail in AKA murder case
Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande are accused of orchestrating AKA and Tibz murders. The Ndimande brothers, accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane – in a dramatic turnaround – informed the Durban Magistrate’s Court that they plan to apply for bail. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, through their lawyer, made…
EFF suspends NW councillor for allegedly soliciting sexual favours from rape victim
EFF flag The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the North West says it has suspended one of its councillors in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, Lesole Malefo, following allegations that he solicited sexual favours from a rape victim, who had approached him for assistance. The alleged victim reportedly turned to the councillor, after claiming…
General Shibiri admits using personal phone to contact ‘Cat’ Matlala
Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala Suspended head of organised crime, General Richard Shibiri, has admitted that he used his personal phone to communicate with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. General Shibiri is testifying before the Madlanga Commission, responding to allegations of having close links to alleged criminal syndicate members. Shibiri also told the Commission…
WTA Tour players divided over five-set idea
Iga Swiatek says longer sets are “a weird approach in a world where everything is becoming faster.” Players on the WTA Tour offered a range of opinions on Tuesday on the idea of women’s matches becoming best-of-five sets from the quarter-finals onward at Grand Slam events, a concept backed by newly-named USTA CEO Craig Tiley….
KZN survey shows voter confidence in government is declining: IEC
KwaZulu-Natal provincial electoral officer, Ntombifuthi Masinga. KwaZulu-Natal Provincia Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga says a recent survey has shown that voters’ have lost confidence in government and institutions associated with the state. Masinga was speaking at an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) workshop which is being held in Durban, ahead of the local government elections set to…
NZ captain recognises Proteas’ threat in World Cup semifinal
South Africa’s Aiden Markram celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Ishan Kishan, caught out by Ryan Rickelton. New Zealand captain Mitch Santner has admitted the Proteas are a massive threat to their hopes of reaching the ICC T20 World Cup final, but remains optimistic ahead of Wednesday’s semifinal. The two teams will…
Rennie appointed Robertson’s successor as All Blacks coach
Coach Dave Rennie Dave Rennie was named as replacement for Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks on Wednesday and charged with taking New Zealand to a fourth World Cup triumph in Australia next year. The 62-year-old former Wallabies coach beat out Jamie Joseph for one of the biggest jobs in world rugby after…
