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The convicted human traffickers and kidnappers in the Joshlin Smith case return to the Western Cape High Court, where their leave to appeal matter is heard. The matter has been set down for two days. LIVE STREAM:
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NUM denies abandoning ANC, reaffirms commitment to workers’ rights
NUM North East Region marches against retrenchments on in Rustenburg, North West on May 25, 2025. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says it will support any organisation that prioritises its mission to protect workers’ rights over political loyalty. The union has dismissed claims that it has abandoned the ANC ahead of the 2026 municipal…
Government to respond to US’s 30% tariff on SA goods
Department Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his team in Washington, D.C., to strengthen trade ties between South Africa and the US. Ministers Parks Tau of Trade, Industry and Competition, and John Steenhuisen of Agriculture, will address the media on…
IDAC dismisses false reports on Masemola’s warrant of arrest
The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa (NPA)’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has once again dismissed reports claiming that a warrant of arrest has been issued for National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, and others. Directorate spokesperson Henry Mamothame says they continue to receive media queries on the matter, which they maintain are based…
Durban City beat TS Galaxy 2-0 in season opener
Durban City are off to a flying start in the Premiership campaign. Durban City had a dream start in their 2025/2026 Betway Premiership campaign, beating TS Galaxy 2-0 in Mpumalanga on Sunday afternoon. City moved to second spot on the log with three points after scoring two goals in the second half. City, previously known…
Focus on firearms recovered in Lusikisiki mass murder case
Outside the homestead where the massacre of 18 people occurred in Lusikisiki. Proceedings at the Mthatha High Court sitting in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, focused on the recovery of firearms linked to the killing of 18 people at Ngobozana village last year. A crime scene expert, Captain Ntobeko Mabungela, took the stand to testify…
SA to submit revised tariff offer to Washington: Parks Tau
Department of Trade industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa will submit a revised offer for a trade deal to Washington. This, in an effort to lower the 30% tariffs that the US imposed on South Africa’s imported goods last week. Tau says Cabinet has approved…
Four alleged robbers injured in a shootout with police in Pinetown
Scenes in KZN Pinetown after the police had a shootout with the suspects. Four alleged robbers have been shot and injured in a shootout with police at Underwood Road in Pinetown west of Durban. Police say that they were responding to a house robbery when the suspects opened fire at them. “Police responded to a…
Study reveals 92% of women are not retirement-ready
A study by the Momentum Group found that 92% of women lack confidence regarding their retirement. The study shows that conversations about retirement planning often begin far too late. For many, this crucial discussion only begins five years before retirement at best. The Momentum Group emphasises that women, who often bear a greater financial burden…
NC govt, Sol Plaatje Municipality sign MOU to settle outstanding debt
MEC Fufe Makatong and Mayor Martha Bartlett secured payments for rates and taxes on govt buildings, boosting service delivery and tackling Eskom debt. Northern Cape Public Works MEC Fufe Makatong, together with Sol Plaatje Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Martha Bartlett, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the municipality. The MOU aims to settle…