EFF Leader Julius Malema. The Equality Court has found Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for the 2022 statements he made in his speech at the EFF’s 3rd provincial People’s Assembly in the Western Cape. The remarks relate to events that occurred two years prior where EFF members physically clashed…
Women protest in support of rape survivors and demand privacy, a separate court for rape victims. The family of a centenarian who was brutally assaulted and raped at Zaaiplaas outside Groblersdal in Limpopo in July last year is demanding justice. This as pre-sentencing proceedings against the accused, a 27-year-old Sifiso Mahlangu, are underway in camera…
A metro police officer intercepts cable theft. Johannesburg power utility City Power says it is confident that criminals who are sabotaging their infrastructure in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, will soon be brought to book. Between March and the second week of this month, 28 cases of theft and vandalism were recorded, with some incidents occurring…
Police handcuffs a suspect’s hands. Two suspects have been arrested in Makhaza on the Cape Flats for possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition. Police Spokesperson, Joseph Swartbooi, says members attached to Operation Shanela conducted a high-density operation in the area. He says officers approached a vehicle and discovered an AK-47 assault rifle and a 9mm…
A dry tap. Rand Water has announced it will cut bulk potable water supply to the Merafong Municipality by 20% after the municipality failed to settle its R1 billion debt. The utility says negotiations between the two parties have collapsed, with Merafong unable to honor its financial obligations. Rand Water Spokesperson Makenosi Maroo says…
SAPS ‘shooting’ graphic. Two e-hailing drivers have been wounded during a shooting in KwaDabeka, near Pinetown in Kwazulu Natal. The drivers were also assaulted allegedly by taxi operators. The incident has been confirmed by the KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department. The KwaZulu-Natal e-Hailing Council says an e-hailing vehicle was also shot at during the incident. T he…
IEC Vice Chairperson Janet Love speeking at the group’s event themed Women Championing Democracy – Paving the Way to 2026 Local Government Elections, 27 August 2025. Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Deputy Chairperson Janet Love says with service delivery an issue in many communities across the country, women should be encouraged to enter the…
Tshidi Madia passed on after a short illness. Eyewitness News (EWN) Associate Editor for Politics, Tshidi Madia, has passed away after a short illness. She died in hospital on Wednesday morning. In a statement by EWN, Editor-in-Chief, Nisa Allie, described Madia as “the jewel in EWN’s crown,” a powerhouse who raised the bar for political reporting…
Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Ronald Lamola. International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa will continue to advocate for peace on the global stage. Lamola was briefing the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy in Pretoria this afternoon. He says the conflicts on the…
Primary school learners. The situation in Nigel, east of Johannesburg, remains tense amid running battles between police and angry community members. Earlier today, residents took to the streets burning tyres next to the Nigel Community Hall. They claim that the Alra Park Primary School is not safe for learners because of its dilapidated condition. Emergency…
