The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding in parts of the country on Monday. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says similar weather conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday. “A yellow level four warning for severe thunderstorm has been issued for the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the escarpment…
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies before the Madlanga Commission. Organised Crime Unit police Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, is expected to apply for bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month by the police’s Madlanga task team, following a raid at his private property in Pretoria. He is facing a…
An empty exam room. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education is investigating the discovery of animal remains at Glenhaven Secondary School in Verulam, north of Durban. It is alleged that a large group of congregants held an Easter celebration on the school premises, leaving the facility in a poor condition. Images show animal remains and…
Matipandile Sotheni, former police officer accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, aka Witness D. The man accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, is expected to appear before the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The matter is expected to deal with procedural issues, including the continuation of…
The Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) April 2026 leg of interviews kicks off this week. The Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) April 2026 leg of interviews kicks off this week. However, all eyes are expected to be on Gauteng Deputy Judge President, Judge Aubrey Ledwaba’s interview on Tuesday where he – as the sole candidate – will…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM:
The man accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, appears before the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court. The matter is expected to deal with procedural issues, including the continuation of the bail application. LIVE STREAM:
The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a former MK Party MP, resumes in the Durban High Court. Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act. She is accused of inciting violence during the 2021 July unrest. LIVE STREAM:
File: The late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, Senzo Meyiwa captured during a match. The cross-examination of accused two, Bongani Ntanzi, is expected to continue when the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Monday morning. Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of the footballer. During…
South Africa is mourning the loss of celebrated songwriter and performer Melvyn Matthews, affectionately known as “Mr Weekend Special.” He was 67. Matthews’ career took off in 1983 when he co-wrote and produced the iconic hit ‘Weekend Special’, which made Brenda Fassie ‘MaBrrr’, into global stardom. He was working with and for the Legendary Blondie…
