Lieutenant Colonel Thepa testifying at the Madlanga Commission The Madlanga Commission has heard how suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Deputy police Chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, tried to smear the name of EMPD spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa. Thepa, who is testifying at the Madlanga Commission, was one of the witnesses who assisted IPID in investigating the…
The Launch of Six Multi Month Dispensary HIV Treatment Campaign at MUCPP in Bloemfontein Patients who suffer from chronic diseases have welcomed the launch of the Six Multi-Month Dispensation (6 MMD) health strategy by the Department of Health in Bloemfontein, in the Free State. They say the new programme saves them time and money as they only have to collect their…
Drivers marching to the city hall joining a national awareness campaign led by the National E-hailing Federation of South Africa E-hailing services in Gqeberha have embarked on a shutdown in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. Drivers marched to the city hall, joining a national awareness campaign led by the National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA). General…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaking at a government event. Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga has officially tabled a motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in the Provincial Legislature. The motion follows the DA’s claims that Lesufi has failed to provide effective governance, create jobs, ensure safety, and promote economic opportunities…
Major routes that will be affected by the road closures. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has cautioned motorists and residents of Johannesburg to prepare for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions. This as multiple law enforcement agencies conduct a joint traffic operation ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place next weekend. The…
Lightning during a thunderstorm. The South African Weather Service has issued a level five warning, which could result in severe thunderstorms over the central interior of the country over the weekend. Provinces including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern and Western Cape will be affected. Forecaster André Fourie says, “We do have a few…
The logo of the G-20 South Africa 2025 seen during a press briefing. The Gauteng Provincial Government says it is ready to welcome heads of state and government for the much-anticipated G20 Leaders’ Summit next week. President Cyril Ramaphosa, leaders from the GPG and the City of Johannesburg are leading a CEOs cleaning campaign in…
The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein will hear the appeal brought by the African National Congress (ANC) after it lost the application to stop the use of the MK Party’s name and logo. Before the 2024 General Elections, the ANC unsuccessfully invoked trademark law in the Durban…
Two of the accused in the Meyiwa murder trial The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear the continuation of testimony from Absolom Zungu when the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Friday. Zungu, the father of key state witness Constable Sizwe Zungu, is the second witness to be called by the defence. He…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below:
