LIVE: Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli’s death
1 minute The inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Chief Albert Luthuli under way at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg. Live stream below:
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Hawks national head reflects on achievements ahead of retirement
Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya. 2 minutes The outgoing national head of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, has praised the unit’s work in dismantling various criminal syndicates during his seven-year tenure. As part of his final national tour, he bid farewell to Hawks members in Polokwane, Limpopo. Lebeya highlighted the Hawks’ success in securing convictions…
‘Hung parliament helps prevent protection of corrupt leaders’
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. 3 minutes Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo believes that a hung parliament, where no single party holds a majority, is beneficial in preventing the protecting of corrupt leaders. He says an effective fight against corruption involves the right laws, structures and processes, and enhanced whistle blowing protection. He was speaking…
Wynberg Court fatal shooting suspect’s bail hearing postponed
Entrance of Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town on October 29, 2020. 3 minutes The case against a 35-year-old woman linked to the fatal shooting at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has been postponed to April 23, 2025, for a bail application. She made a brief appearance, following the shooting of a 50-year-old man, who was…
Two arrested for fatal hijacking of Eersterust man
SA police ‘arrest’ banner 1 minute Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Naylan Smith, who was fatally shot during a hijacking outside his Eersterust home in Pretoria East. The incident occurred on Friday morning when three masked men ambushed Smith in his driveway and fled with his car. He…
Ramosadi mourns child’s death linked to suspected food poisoning
1 minute The Ramosadi community near Mahikeng in the North West is reeling in shock, following the death of an eight-year-old girl, in what is suspected to be food poisoning. The eight-year-old and her 10-year-old sibling allegedly complained of stomach cramps at school last Friday. The provincial health department says preliminary reports show that organophosphate,…
Court to revisit Luthuli, Mxenge cases as ANC hails ‘historic step’
2 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the ANC and its allied organisations are heartened by the decision of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to reopen the inquests into the deaths of former President General of the ANC, Chief Albert Luthuli, who died under mysterious circumstances, and activist and lawyer Griffiths…
Search for missing child ongoing after fatal crash near Mbombela
SAPS vehicles and police tape. 1 minute Police in Mpumalanga have launched a search and rescue operation for a missing child following a fatal crash near Alkmaar, outside Mbombela. The child was among the occupants of a light delivery vehicle that veered off the N4 Toll Road and crashed into guardrails on Sunday, reportedly due…
Motsoaledi announces six new hospitals to be built nationwide
Hospital, bed image. 1 minute Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says six new academic hospitals will be built in the country to alleviate challenges experienced in the healthcare sector. Speaking to the SABC on the margins of the G20 side event on Health, Motsoaledi spoke on the halting of funding by the US government….
Senzo Meyiwa trial postponed to 22 April due to legal delays
Court proceedings in the Meyiwa trial 2 minutes The High Court in Pretoria has postponed the Senzo Meyiwa trial to 22 April. This follows a two-month adjournment, granting defense counsel Charles Mnisi time to prepare to represent accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, who lost his lawyer, Thulani Mngomezulu, after his passing. Sibiya, along with four…