A man holds a framed picture of South African national soccer team goalkeeper and captain, Senzo Meyiwa during his funeral service in Durban November 1, 2014. Second accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, says he feels insulted by allegations that he is an assassin. Ntanzi has been on the stand at the…
E-hailing vehicle. Three more people have been charged in connection with the murder of slain e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, who was killed a week ago in Pretoria West. This brings the number of the accused persons to six. Tumishang Mabutlane, Ofentse Senwamadi, and Thabang Muthwa briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where their…
Picture of detainees handcuffed A 37-year-old man has begun serving four life sentences for the murder of four people, including a traditional leader in KwaZulu-Natal. Lindokuhle Mbatha was sentenced on Tuesday in the Madadeni Magistrate’s Court. Evidence presented in court indicated that, in 2024, Mbatha entered the home of Lucia Mahlaba, a local induna. He…
A passenger opens the Uber app. The KwaZulu-Natal E-Hailing Council and the Phoenix Taxi Association have agreed to work together following the assault on an e-hailing driver on Saturday. The Provincial Department of Transport convened an emergency meeting in Phoenix, north of Durban, to ease tensions between e-hailing and taxi operators in the area. The…
Australia’s aura as a white-ball heavyweight has all but petered out in the space of two disastrous defeats at the T20 World Cup where the absence of their champion fast bowlers has been ruthlessly exposed. Following an abject 23-run defeat to world number 11 Zimbabwe, Australia crashed to an eight-wicket loss to co-hosts Sri Lanka…
Judge Phillip Loubser is expected to deliver judgment on the trial within a trial in the R255 million asbestos roof removal case in the Free State High Court on Wednesday. LIVE STREAM:
[File] ActionSA supporters ActionSA has distanced itself from Ekurhuleni executive mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s statement on the appointment of Xolani Khumalo, as Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services and By-Law Enforcement. Khumalo appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court recently in connection with a 2022 drug bust and the matter was postponed to Monday next week. ActionSA says it feels disrespected that Xhakaza has co-opted Khumalo…
EFF delegates The EFF is the latest party to reject Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s decision to reshuffle his Mayoral Committee. The move has seen the removal of Bridget Thusi as a member of the mayoral committee for Community Services and Kgopello Hollo for Human Settlements. The Water and Sanitation portfolio has also been taken from the EFF’s…
Supporters of the ANC holding the party flag The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has concluded its Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) Lekgotla in Polokwane. Leaders have emphasised the need for decisive action, accountability, and renewal as the party prepares for local government elections. The PEC Lekgotla also highlighted the state of the party in…
Job seekers in SA Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the latest Statistics South Africa data that shows that the province’s unemployment rate has dropped to 18.1%, the lowest in the country. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey data was released earlier today. Winde says on average, the Western Cape added 31 000 jobs…
