[File Image]: Nafiz Modack in the dock during a previous appearance. The State is expected to continue with the cross-examination of alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack in the Western Cape High Court. On Monday, the court heard that one of Modack’s co-accused, Zane Killian, used different names to convey information to Modack about Anti-Gang…
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. The Pretoria High Court sitting in Benoni is expected to deliver judgment in the murder case of Daveyton student activist Caiphus Nyoka. Three former apartheid security officers, Leon Louis van den Berg, Abraham Hercules Engelbrecht and Pieter Egbert Stander, are accused of killing Nyoka while he was asleep at his family…
Two former State Security Agency employees will be back in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria on January 26, 2026. Former project manager Patrick Mshothola and former Deputy Director for Counterintelligence, Thulani Dlomo, appeared in court on Monday and they were granted bail of R20 000 each. Mshothola and Dlomo were arrested on Sunday…
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 2 Eskom has reported a profit of R24-billion for the first six months, ending in September 2025. The improvement in the power utility’s financial and operational performance has been attributed to the successful implementation of the turnaround strategy, as well as decisive and effective leadership. Eskom’s interim financial result…
Tembisa Hospital. A member of the Hawks, Papie Tsie, and a Tembisa Hospital official, Zacharia Chisele, are expected to apply for bail in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. They are facing corruption charges. Tsie and Chisele allegedly attempted to bribe a Hawks officer who is part of a team that is investigating corruption allegations…
File Image | Minibus taxis at a road block. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) says it is ramping up its Hlokomela campaign to protect commuters this festive season. The programme runs until January 13th 2026, and includes roadworthiness checks, safety activations, and engagements with taxi operators across the country. Santaco will be active…
The National Health Department says its efforts to track those who have tested positive for HIV and those who have stopped taking medication have started to show positive results. This, as South Africa joins other countries in commemorating World Aids Day today. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is leading the national event at the Masemola Stadium in…
World Aids Day 1st December. World AIDS Day, observed every December 1st, serves as a moment to emphasise the importance of ongoing support for people living with HIV, to raise awareness about the full range of HIV prevention options, and to honour those who have lost their lives to HIV-related illnesses. The infographic below highlights…
Rain on a car windscreen The South African Weather Service has urged the public to take weather warnings seriously, as they play a critical role in reducing the risk of injury, loss of life or property damage. This after severe thunderstorms left a trail of damage across Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, after a level 4 warning…
Benches inside the court The case against five suspects allegedly linked to the recruitment of South Africans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has been postponed to next Monday for a formal bail application. South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Freelance presenter Nonkululeko Mantula, Thulani Mazibuko, Xolani Ntuli, Siphamandla Tshabalala and Sifiso Mabena briefly appeared before…
