High Court in Pietermaritzburg The man who has pleaded guilty to the 2017 murder of former African National Congress Youth League secretary general, Sindiso Magaqa, is due to be sentenced in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today. 37-year-old Sibusiso Ncengwa changed his plea to one of guilty last month, resulting in his case being separated from…
Two learners from Lesedi Secondary School in Pretoria charged with the premeditated murder of a fellow learner are expected to apply for bail when the case resumes in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court this morning. Grade 12 learner, 20-year-old Mlehalinye Motansi and 19-year-old grade 10 learner, Kgotlhello Mathabane, allegedly stabbed to death fellow grade 10 learner…
BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. The BRICS member countries have been discussing improving trade relations at a time when the world is facing many economic challenges. The decision of the US to impose trade tariffs has forced many countries to seek alternative markets,…
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge appears at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 03 July 2025. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge will today take the stand and give his version of events in the Judicial Court Tribunal sexual harassment probe against him. The top judge is accused of allegedly sexually harassing…
Minister Senzo Mchunu speaks at a government event. Some political parties have called on Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to step down. This follows allegations that he is in contact with criminal syndicates. Earlier on Sunday KZN Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi claimed that an attempted murder accused Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala had a R360…
SAPS briefing in Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier on Sunday in a media briefing by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The President says, “This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country’s…
AZAPO Election Campaign billboard. Members of the Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) have re-elected Nelvis Qekema as the organisation’s president with a total of 265 votes. His deputy is Dudu Shaba whose nomination went unopposed. The organisations’s incoming secretary general is Mbulelo Ketshe also unopposed. Qekema told delegates that he is not the president of those who…
Murder investigation graphic Gauteng police say they are still searching for the suspects behind the brutal killing of Ekurhuleni Municipality Forensic Auditor, Mpho Mafole. The 44-year-old Mafole was shot and killed on Monday last week, while driving along the R23 highway in Kempton Park. The exact cause of his murder is still subject to an…
Doctor’s stethoscope Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi will this morning receive the report of an investigation into allegations of racial discrimination against black healthcare providers. This follows reports that some medical aid schemes in South Africa practice unfair racial discrimination in their investigations into fraud, waste and abuse by black healthcare providers. Motsoaledi is expected…
Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane at the late David Mabuza’s home with his family, The ANC’s first Deputy Secretary-General, Nomvula Mokonyane, says the late former Deputy President David Mabuza did not betray the ANC even after his resignation. Mabuza resigned two years ago following the election of his predecessor and current Deputy President, Paul Mashatile. Mokonyane…
