Zungu returns to stand in Meyiwa murder trial

Three of Five suspects accused of killing former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa. Defence witness Absolom Zungu returns to the High Court in Pretoria on Monday for the murder trial of former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa. Zungu allegedly gave investigators a breakthrough by linking two of the accused to the killing. He is the…

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Concerns raised about gambling addiction among the youth

Gambling dice, cards and chips are seen on the keyboard in this illustration picture, June 5, 2020. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has expressed concern about the growing number of young people who are addicted to gambling. The foundation is among many roleplayers attending the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum’s 16th annual conference in…

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EMS on high alert as Joburg rain persists

Rain falling on an umbrella. Johannesburg Emergency Services Spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, is urging residents living near riverbanks to take extra pre-cautionary measures as certain rivers are expected to flood. This as isolated showers are expected persist for the next few days. No major incidents reported over night and this morning due disruptive rainfall in @CityofJoburgZA…

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PKTT disbandment happened so fast like a lightning: Khumalo

Police badge. Lieutenant-Colonel Ntate Khumalo says the disbandment of the KwaZulu-Natal political killings task team happened suddenly as though he was being struck by lightning. Khumalo is currently testifying about the disbandment of PKTT at the Madlanga Commission and the subsequent handing over of the 121 dockets to the head office. The PKTT was disbanded…

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SAHPRA cautions consumers against buying weightloss medicine online

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) warns consumers to purchase products from licenced pharmacies. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has urged consumers to be cautious when purchasing weightloss medicine online and only buy from accredited pharmacies. This after the authority identified several companies advertising unauthorised medicine and falsely claiming to be…

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Batohi first witness to testify in Nkabinde inquiry

Advocate Shamila Batohi. National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi will be the first witness to testify at the Nkabinde inquiry tomorrow. The inquiry is looking into the fitness to hold office of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke The inquiry officially kicked off today in Pretoria. Chauke was suspended by President Cyril…

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N12 in Glenanda closed off after coal spillage

Coal is seen on the road on the N12 East highway in Glenanda in Johannesburg after a truck overturned. The N12 East freeway in Glenanda in Johannesburg has been closed after a truck overturned, spilling coal all over the road. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says traffic is being diverted at the Kliprivier Drive off-ramp. “The…

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