Five accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the High Court in Pretoria. The state is expected to wrap up its argument that charges against accused number four in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial should not be withdrawn. Rebutting Mthokoziseni Maphisa’s lawyer’s argument, State Prosecutor Advocate George Baloyi said there is enough evidence linking…
ANC National Spokesperson Pule Mabe seen in the dock at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in eastern Johannesburg. Former African National Congress (ANC) National spokesperson Pule Mabe and six others are expected to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning. Mabe, his wife and five others are facing charges ranging…
FILE: Residents of Westbury in Johannesburg protest against water outages and barricade roads in this image captured on 16 October 2024. Residents of Westbury in Johannesburg have vowed to continue with their protest action until their demands are met. Disgruntled community members took to the streets on Tuesday and barricaded roads with rocks and burning…
[FILE IMAGE]: Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality. The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the North West has issued an urgent call to the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality to guarantee the safety of its employees. This demand follows a shooting incident that allegedly took place at the municipal building, bringing all operations to a…
House damaged by dam wall collapse in Jagersfontein, Free State on September 15, 2022. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in the Free State says five people have been served with summonses to appear in court in connection with the 2022 Jagersfontein dam wall collapse. The incident claimed the lives of three people and…
The President of Interpol, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi and Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia will host the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town from Wednesday. The three-day conference will underscore South Africa’s commitment to regional and international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, terrorism, and other emerging security threats. It is…
Tatjana Smith celebrates after winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics Women’s 100m Breaststroke Final on 29 July 2024, Multiple Olympic Gold medallist and swimmer Tatjana Smith is the biggest winner at the 2025 South African Sports Awards. This after scooping two top accolades at the Sun City Superbowl last night. Smith won the Sportswoman of the Year and…
ANCWL hosting a Gertrude Shope memorial lecture at the Akasia Community Hall, 24 August 2025. African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) NEC member, Boitumelo Moiloa, says the league is now actively advocating for a female President. Speaking at a memorial lecture in Akasia, Pretoria, in honour of the late ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope, who would…
Woman counting South African bank notes. A report has revealed that women’s cash income in South Africa stands at 41.8% compared to men who get 58.2%. The Bureau of Market Research compiled the report entitled Personal Income Estimates for South Africa. The bureau’s findings come despite women making up 53% of the adult population. The…
Former NLC Chair, Barney Pityana. Former National Lotteries Commission Chairperson Professor Barney Pityana insists his resignation was neither politically motivated nor forced. Pityana says personal matters prompted his decision to leave the position, which he held for three years. He was appointed to restore integrity to the commission following allegations of widespread looting under his…
