IEC banner. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is calling on political parties to help rebuild public trust as confidence in the country’s electoral processes and institutions declines. The IEC leadership has been on a week-long engagement with stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal including political parties. 🎯The IEC Commissioners concluded a five-day stakeholder engagement in KwaZulu-Natal from…
A protestor holds a placard at a march against human trafficking. Three people convicted of the attempted human trafficking of four children out of South Africa to Ireland using fake documents have each been sentenced to life imprisonment. Hilda Tenenga, Sthembiso Mlauzi and Andrew Kumburai were also found guilty of fraud and immigration violations. Tenenga was arrested at the O.R Tambo International Airport in…
Norway’s Casper Ruud in action during his round of 32 match against France’s Corentin Moutet Casper Ruud hoped his short training stint at Rafa Nadal’s academy in Mallorca would reignite his season as the 27-year-old returns from an injury to defend his Madrid Open title this week. Ruud, who lifted his maiden Masters 1000 title in the…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused Kagiso Lerutla appear before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City manager Kagiso Lerutla will spend another weekend behind bars following the postponement of the ruling in their bail application. The matter involving the duo has…
Two suspects have been killed in a gunfight with police at the Kennedy Road informal settlement. Two suspects have been killed during a shootout with police in the Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban. Police say the suspects were wanted in connection with armed robberies along the N2 and M19 freeways. The incident follows the…
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has told relatives of seven Newark family members who were kidnapped and murdered, that his office will do all it can to ensure that the accused get harsh sentences. He visited the family of businessman Allan Monswamy to convey condolences from himself as well as President Cyril…
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has formally instituted legal proceedings against Economic Freedom fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, in the High Court in KuGompo City. This follows Malema’s allegation that Mabuyane fraudulently obtained his master’s degree from Fort Hare University. The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory. Premier’s spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga, says the courts are the appropriate platform to resolve…
Matipandile Sotheni, who is accused of killing whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Gauteng is expected to add more charges against the man accused of killing whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D. Matipandile Sotheni appeared briefly in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Friday, and the matter…
File: Phala Phala farm in Limpopo The Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo has dismissed the defence lawyers’ application to have charges against the three accused in the Phala Phala case dropped. Magistrate Peter Manthata has ruled that the accused have cases to answer. He’s also questioned how one of the accused, Imanuwela David, amassed wealth…
Rainy weather image. Gauteng Traffic Police have urged motorists to remain vigilant ahead of the long weekend as rainy weather conditions persist across the province. The weekend includes Freedom and Workers’ days. High traffic volumes are expected on major routes, including the N1, N3 and N12, as travelers make their way to various destinations. N3…
