Rustenburg man sentenced to life for rape

Ben Jacob had been found guilty of kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend. He has been handed a life sentence. Police have welcomed the life sentence that a regional court in Rustenburg in the North West has meted out on a convicted rapist. #sapsNW The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, has…

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Ramokgopa urges action to save US trade ties

The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) member, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa cannot afford to lose its trade relationship with the United States (US). This as South Africa anxiously awaits the outcome of talks between its officials and their US counterparts. This follow the US President, Donald Trump’s imposition of 30% tariffs…

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ANC NEC deliberates on US tariffs on SA goods

ANC top leadership at the ordinary sitting of the NEC in Germiston on the East Rand on August 1, 2025. The African National Congress (ANC) says its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting has started to deliberate extensively on the 30% tariffs that the United States (US) has imposed on South African goods. South Africa is…

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R18-million cash injection to revive Macufe

The festival logo Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, has recommitted to the government mandate of developing local artists and the growth of small businesses. This as the province re-launched the week-long Mangaung African Cultural Festival known as Macufe. With the provincial government allocating R18-million for the event, Letsoha-Mathae announced that there will be no tender…

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Suspended Gauteng Judge Makhubele faces possible impeachment

Judge Tintswalo Makhubele. Suspended Gauteng Judge Tintswalo “Nana” Makhubele faces possible impeachment. This is after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) found the suspended Judge guilty of gross misconduct for accepting appointment as chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) board whilst being a Judge, as well as failing to act honourably during…

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