File image of crime scene tape. Family members of a 34-year-old woman whose head and that of her two-year-old child were decapitated say they will not be able to heal from the brutal murder of their loved ones. The bodies of Rendani Tshigwili and her daughter, Ndiwatshilidzi Muronga were discovered without heads in Tshikonelo village…
Person holding South African money. The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has condemned suspended CEO of the Industrial Development Trust (IDT) Tebogo Malaka’s alleged attempt to bribe the Daily Maverick investigative journalist, Pieter-Louis Myburgh. Malaka and IDT spokesperson Phasha Makgolane allegedly offered Myburgh R60 000 to bury an investigation into alleged corruption. The clip…
Seized explosives Four people have been arrested for possession of explosives and two others for the contravention of Immigration Act in Verulam, Barberton, Mpumalanga. Police arrested them during Operation Vala Umgodi. Provincial police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says the suspects will appear in court soon. “Three electric detonators, four capped fuses, 25 orange detonating codes…
Woman taxi driver Some women who work in previously male-dominated industries have encouraged fellow women to pursue careers in industries outside their comfort zones. SABC News followed a female taxi driver as she loaded passengers at the Polokwane taxi rank and a young aspirant mechanical engineer as she fixed vehicles. 49-year-old Kwena Kutumela has been…
FILE | Illegal miners who were arrested at mines in Barberton. Thirty suspected illegal miners who were arrested at mines in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Tuesday are expected to appear in a local magistrate’s court today. They are among the 550 suspected illegal miners who were arrested at the Sheba mine last week. Police say some…
Rain drops on a car’s rearview mirror The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) has urged motorists in Gauteng to exercise caution due to severe weather conditions in the province. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the conditions include very cold temperatures, severe storms and strong winds. The extreme weather would result in localised flooding,…
[File Image] Accused 1, 2 and 3, Muzi Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, and Prince Mncube seating in the dock at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in Pretoria. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear whether the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial will proceed with the application for the dismissal of charges…
Murder accused Zacharia Olivier, Rudolf De Wet and William Musora appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on 10 September 2024. Pre-trial proceedings in the pig farm murder trial are expected to be finalised in the High Court in Polokwane in Limpopo today. Lawyers representing Zacharia Olivier, Rudolf De Wet and William Musora are…
The High Court in Pretoria is set to hear when the defence will move to have charges dropped against the five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa. The State wrapped up its case in the soccer star’s murder in July – marking a pivotal moment in the protracted trial. Live stream:
Journalist at a story The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has warned journalists against finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. SANEF’s warning against brown envelope journalism comes after serious allegations that suspended Independent Development Trust (IDT) Chief Executive (CEO) Tebogo Malaka sought to bribe Daily Maverick journalist, Pieter-Louis Myburgh. The incident…
