LIVE| Kubayi briefs media on Protected Disclosure Bill
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi releases the Protected Disclosure Bill, also known as the “whistle-blowers bill.” LIVE STREAM BELOW:
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DA expresses doubt on effectiveness of army deployment in Cape Flats
Police are seen alongside members of the army in Cape Town as part of efforts to fight crime in this image captured on 01 April 2026. The Democratic Alliance (DA) member of the National Council of Provinces representative on the Judicial Services Commission, Nicholas Gotsell, has expressed doubt on the effectiveness of the army deployment…
Relegation-haunted Leicester’s six-point deduction upheld
A Leicester City fan waves a flag inside the stadium before the match Second-tier English football club Leicester City have lost their appeal against a six-point deduction, the club and the Premier League said on Wednesday, in a blow to their fight against another relegation. The Midlands club are 22nd in the Championship, one point from…
Attempts to engage govt on new e-hailing regulations failed: Nefsa
FILE | The logo of Uber is seen on an iPad. The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa (Nefsa) says its attempts to engage the national Transport Department on its concerns about the new regulations have been unsuccessful. The regulations, which took effect last month. They include a requirement that e-hailing services should brand their…
LIVE | Asbestos roof removal trial
The Asbestos roof removal trial is underway at the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein following last month’s postponement to allow accused number one, former head of department of the Free State Human Settlements, Nthimotse Mokhesi, to get new legal advice. LIVE STREAM BELOW:
SANAC welcomes HIV prevention drug arrival
File image| A red ribbon is put on the sleeves of a man by his friend to show support for people living with HIV The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) has welcomed the arrival of the ground-breaking HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir. The twice-yearly injectable is said to be a game-changer in HIV prevention, particularly…
Gauteng Education to address school overcrowding
Chairs and desks in a classroom. The Gauteng Department of Education says it will outline its plans to address infrastructure challenges in the province. This follows complaints from parents at Bovet Primary School in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, about severe overcrowding. Parents say some learners are forced to sit on the floor or on their…
LIVE | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry on TRC cases
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry probes alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators in Newtown, Johannesburg. LIVE STREAM BELOW:
Man killed, woman wounded in domestic violence incidents in Limpopo
File image| Police crime scene tape. Limpopo police are investigating two separate domestic violence incidents that occurred on Tuesday. In the first incident, a 48-year-old woman was shot and wounded, allegedly by her husband, following a domestic dispute in Wisani outside Tzaneen. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspect has been arrested and is expected…
Correctional services raids St Albans Correctional Centre
Correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale addresses officials. A raid by the Department of Correctional Services is underway at the St Albans Correctional Centre outside Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Operations started with the search of officials reporting for duty and the vehicles entering the centre. The unannounced operation aims to ensure safety within the premises…