Kidnapping 1 minute The police in the Eastern Cape are searching for the two foreign nationals who were kidnapped this morning in the Nelson Mandela Bay Region. SAPS have pleaded with community members to come forward with the information to curb the rate of kidnappings in the region. Last year, the man alleged to be…
No to bullying in school sign. 3 minutes A mother of a grade 10 pupil, who was allegedly bullied by a fellow pupil at Sutherland High School in Centurion, is pinning her hopes on the justice system. She has opened a case of intimidation and harassment against the alleged bully and his mother. The mother…
Swellendam Mayor Francois du Rand 1 minute Ousted Swellendam Mayor Francois du Rand has been re-elected to his position in the Overberg town today. Du Rand was removed as mayor following a motion of no-confidence against him two weeks ago, spearheaded by former Speaker and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) member Juan van Schalkwyk. Van Schalkwyk…
SANDF soldiers in deployment 2 minutes The family of one of the South African soldiers, that have been deployed to conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has expressed concern about the safety of their son. The family from Mahikeng in the North West say they have struggled to communicate with their loved one after 14…
Accused in the dock 1 minute Alleged child pornography suspect Darryn Wilken and his partner have been denied bail by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. The pair face multiple charges including 24 counts of money laundering, possession and distribution of child pornography and contravention of the Drug Trafficking Act. Wilken was arrested on 17…
President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to the SONA debate. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of uniting as a country amid global tensions. Replying to political parties in Parliament after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate, he spoke on the importance of resolving the country’s internal issues instead of seeking help…
Container ships are seen outside Transnet’s harbour. 2 minutes Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed two major Terminal Operator Agreements – that will lead to the development of South Africa’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal and a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Richards Bay’s South Dunes precinct. The TNPA initiative…
The names of the Blitzboks squad that will take part in the the Vancouncer tournament. 1 minute Springbok Sevens coach, Philip Snyman, has made two changes to his 13-man squad for the Vancouver tournament of World Rugby Sevens Series next weekend. The team will play against New Zealand on 21 February. Sebastiaan Jobb returns to…
Enoch Ndou sits in the dock at the High Court in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. 1 minute Multiple murderer Enoch Ndou has been found guilty by the High Court in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The High Court is sitting at the Waterval Magistrate’s Court outside Louis Trichardt. Judge Thogomelani Tshidada says the state has provided uncontested evidence to prove…
Students on the campus of the University of the Free State 1 minute The legal representative of the 15 students from the University of the Free State (UFS), in Bloemfontein, who were arrested on Wednesday for public violence and failure to adhere to the university court order, have been released without appearing in court. The…
