Gavel placed on top of books. The first accused in the Lusikisiki massacre murder trial, Mzukisi Ndamase, has continued his cross-examination of the section 204 witness, Lwando Abi, in the high court sitting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. Ndamase’s line of questions focused on their relationship and the information provided by Abi in his…
Angry residents demand better service delivery in the Sol Plaatje district municipality. Embattled Sol Plaatje Municipal Manager, Thapelo Matlala has taken a 30-day leave period, following mounting pressure from civil society organisations (CSOs) to have him suspended by the executive council. Since Tuesday, leaders of CSOs have called for the suspension of Matlala following allegations…
Leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu. Afrika Mayibuye Movement President Floyd Shivambu says the party’s decision to contest all wards in next year’s local government elections, comes from the people on the ground. Shivambu made the comments during a press briefing in Midrand, Johannesburg where he officially unveiled Afrika Mayibuye Movement as a political party. He says nationwide consultations with various communities across the country…
Accident signage. Three people have died on the N4 outside Rustenburg, North West, following a crash involving a fuel tanker and a cash-in-transit van. The crash happened this morning, and the N4 has since been closed. Motorists travelling between Rustenburg and Pretoria are advised to use the R104. Spokesperson for the department of public safety,…
Confederation of African Football President, Patrice Motsepe. Billionaire businessman and Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has addressed ongoing speculation about his political ambitions. Speaking at the release of the financial results for his company, African Rainbow Minerals, Motsepe says that he does not need to enter politics to make a contribution to South Africa….
SANParks Honorary Rangers are on a drive to raise funds to protect natural parks in SA The spirit of endurance, generosity and national pride has once again extended beyond the finish line of the Comrades Marathon. In a powerful collaboration between the SANParks Honorary Rangers and the Comrades Marathon Association’s AmaBeadiBeadi charity initiative, over R1.5…
Johannesburg High Court where sentencing on Chinese nationals’ human trafficking case is set to commence. The sentencing of seven Chinese nationals found guilty on 158 out of 160 charges related to kidnapping and forced labour involving 91 Malawian nationals is set down for today at the High Court in Johannesburg. Kevin Tsao, Chen Hui, Qin…
[File photo] A person raises a board with an anti-racism message. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced plans to present a motion to remove the Acting Corporate Services Director of Stellenbosch municipality, following allegations of racism. Alexander Kannemeyer has come under fire after a video surfaced showing him making racially charged remarks about white employees….
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi The Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says they hope to draw lessons from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to ensure that there is no political interference in the newly planned political killings task team. On Wednesday, Lesufi announced plans to establish this task team, which will investigate politically motivated murders in the…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Parliament has appointed Advocate Norman Arendse SC to lead evidence in the ad hoc committee that has been set up to investigate allegations of threats to national security. The committee was established following allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, of serious corruption in the criminal justice system. He made the allegations during a media…
