Suspects in R10m insurance fraud case back in court

Rachel Kutumela and her co-accused in court for a bail application hearing after being accused of insurance fraud and murder of nine people. Eight accused in an insurance-related murder will this morning apply for bail in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. The matter was postponed on Tuesday to allow the accused to get legal…

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PSG boss credits team’s belief for Champions League success

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique. Paris St Germain showed why they are the reigning champions of Europe, coach Luis Enrique said, after his side completed a commanding 4-0 aggregate ​victory over Liverpool on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semi-finals. PSG were pushed ‌for spells at Anfield, particularly in the second half, but Ousmane…

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Julius Mkhwanazi returns to the Madlanga Commission

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday morning. He returns to the stand after his testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death….

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GNU parties quiet on renewed Ramaphosa impeachment bid

President Cyril Ramaphosa. Political reaction to renewed calls for impeachment against President Cyril Ramaphosa has been notably muted, particularly among parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU). This follows the African Transformation Movement’s request to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to revive impeachment proceedings in light of the latest IPID report into the Phala…

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Proposed 15-year-sentence for Malema disproportionate: Expert

EFF Leader Julius Malema. A legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, says the state’s plans to push for a 15-year direct imprisonment sentence for Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, is disproportionate. Malema was found guilty on multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, and discharging a firearm in a built-up area, endangering people. These charges stem from a 2018 EFF birthday rally at Mdantsane in…

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