FILE | Church pews. Pastors from across the Western Cape will be marching to Parliament on Thursday to voice their opposition to proposed regulations on churches. The move follows the cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission’s call for greater oversight of religious organisations. The CRL recently introduced a peer-review mechanism aimed at promoting accountability…
SA R100 notes Markets have reacted positively to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) but analysts caution that the optimism is mostly short-term. The rand edged up a third of a percent against the dollar at the close of trade as investors welcomed Treasury’s commitment to fiscal consolidation. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the MTBPS…
(File Image) Westbury residents are protesting against the increase in gang violence in the area. The case of five suspects arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Westbury last month is expected to resume on Thursday in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. They are facing charges of murder and attempted murder. This is after two teenagers…
A man handcuffed A 30-year-old Limpopo-based lekompo musician is expected to make his first appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in connection with attempted murder. The popular musician was arrested in the company of his lawyer in Polokwane on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspect was arrested following an incident…
Mayibuye Africa Party leader Floyd Shivambu Leader of the Mayibuye Africa Party Floyd Shivambu has called for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into Black Poverty. He was addressing party members in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, at a public engagement to give a progress report on the fledgling party’s progress to build itself. The…
Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee hears testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde, Chief of Staff in the office of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who is currently on special leave. Live proceedings below:
Worker cutting maize plants A maize farmer in Bloemfontein has expressed his concern with the recent early rains. Farmer Laurens Schlebusch says the early rains are not conducive for planting maize. Schlebusch says the early rains are a sign the province could experience mid-summer drought which can be detrimental to maize growth. He says the…
Advocate Charles Mnisi who represents accused one in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Absolom Zungu is expected back at the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday to testify on the statement he allegedly made to the investigating officers in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Zungu is the second witness to be called by the defence to testify…
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the tabling of the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Parliament. DA leader John Steenhuisen has described the MTBPS as the right direction for the country’s economic growth. “If we have the discipline now to stick to the announcements…
Eskom offices Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says escalating municipal debt poses a risk to Eskom’s improved financial performance. Godongwana was tabling this year’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament. Godongwana is pleased by the positive progress shown by Eskom this year. For the first time in nearly a decade, the power utility has…
