Judge in Meyiwa trial apologises for racial comments

FILE: Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng presides over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the High Court in Pretoria. 1 minute Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has apologised for his utterances that had racial undertones during the former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder case in the High Court in Pretoria. Last week Thursday, he expressed outrage after learning…

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SCA dismisses Home Affairs’ bid to appeal ZEP ruling

Home Affairs Department 1 minute The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed with costs the Home Affairs Minister’s bid to appeal the interim relief granted to the Zimbabwe Immigration Federation (ZIF). ZIF represents more than 1 000 holders of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP). This follows the June 2023 High Court in Pretoria judgment…

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Gauteng’s cold front to end on Wednesday

AWS weather warnings graphic for June 9, 2025. 3 minutes The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the cold front that is currently sweeping through Gauteng is expected to pass on Wednesday. Residents have been advised to keep warm and be extra cautious when using heating devices to prevent fire incidents. The SAWS  says localised…

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President Ramaphosa hails Farisani’s legacy

President Cyril Ramaphosa attending the funeral service of Dr Tshenuwani Simon Farisani 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the African National Congress (ANC) veteran, Dr Tshenuwani Farisani, as a person who was passionate about speaking for the voiceless. Ramaphosa is delivering the eulogy at Farisani’s funeral service at the University of Venda. Farisani was…

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