Search for Joshlin Smith called off for Friday, police to pursue every lead
Joshlin Smith was reported missing from her home in Saldanha Bay in February 2024. The…
Search for Joshlin Smith called off for Friday, police to pursue every lead
Joshlin Smith was reported missing from her home in Saldanha Bay in February 2024. The police search for the missing Joshlin Smith has been called off for Friday at Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast. A renewed search for Joshlin was initiated following recent claims made by a community member regarding her alleged whereabouts….
Court sets July 6 for De Kock cross-examination in Cradock Four case
The Cradock Four Memorial garden. Former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock’s cross-examination will continue on July 6th, when the inquest into the murders of the Cradock Four resumes in the Gqeberha High Court for its fourth sitting. The 77-year-old De Kock is expected back on the stand, where the legal teams of General Krappies Engelbrecht…
State says relying on circumstantial evidence regarding siblings in Phala Phala robbery
The accused in the Phala Phala theft case Imanuwela David and the Joseph siblings – Floriana and Ndilinasho The state in the Phala Phala farm theft trial has told the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo that it is relying on circumstantial evidence regarding Joseph siblings. Three accused, Imanuwela David, and siblings Floriana Joseph and Ndilinasho…
Latest government audits paint picture of financial mismanagement: AG
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke. Auditor-General (AG), Tsakani Maluleke, has delivered the 2024/25 national and provincial government audit outcomes, saying 151 out of 417 have achieved clean audits. This marks an improvement on the 142 clean audits reported for the previous 2023/24 period. However, the AG says it’s still very slow progress, adding that more needs to…
Sabalenka sails past Rybakina to set up Miami Open final against Gauff
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka eased past Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open final against Coco Gauff as the world number one bids to become the fifth woman to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ after her title win at Indian Wells. Sabalenka took full advantage of a series…
KZN Premier concerned over Mkhwanazi contract renewal delay
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has expressed concern over the lack of clarity about the renewal of Provincial Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s contract. The contract expires on the 31st of March. Legislation provides for a premier to endorse the appointment of a provincial commissioner made by the national head of the…
I am focused on upcoming FIFA World Cup in the Americas: Broos
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. With all the speculation regarding Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos’s future in recent weeks, the Belgian mentor was non-committal in Durban on Thursday, saying he is fully focused on the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the Americas. He had earlier announced that he would retire from coaching after the tournament….
Urgent bid to interdict Limpopo ANC Conference dismissed
ANC Provincial Secretary Vhamusanda Reuben Madadzhe and other provincial leaders at the Pieterburg Cricket Club in Polokwane, the venue for the ANC Limpopo 11th Provincial Conference on March 27, 2026. The urgent application to interdict the Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference has been dismissed and struck off the roll due to lack of…
Ramaphosa advocates for municipal funding review, dedicated utilities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the need to review the funding model for municipalities and to establish ring-fenced utilities for water and electricity provision. He was speaking at the eighth stakeholder engagement with the Free State provincial and local government, held as part of his commitment to strengthening collaboration in addressing service delivery challenges. Ramaphosa…
Shebe Maburna plans fresh bail bid citing new information
[File] Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, known as Shebe Maburna in court A prominent lekompo musician, Lehlohonolo Chauke, better known as Shebe Maburna, intends to apply for bail based on new information. He has been in custody since his arrest in November last year on charges of attempted murder, malicious damage to property and unlawful possession of a…
