Graphic depicting a shooting scene Eastern Cape police in Mqanduli have opened a case of murder against an eight-year-old boy who allegedly shot and killed his seven-year-old cousin using his father’s firearm. The incident took place at Nothintwa locality, Ngcwanguba, on Thursday. A case of negligence or failure to safeguard a firearm has also been…
The Mahikeng Local Municipality in North West is hosting its inaugural Disaster Management Summit. This is in efforts to effectively prevent, prepare and respond to both natural and man-made disasters in the face of various environmental, economic and social challenges. Disasters in the area have now become increasingly common, with communities displaced due to flooding…
Chief Simphiwe Zuma is expected to learn of the outcome of his bail application in the Howick Magistrates court today. Chief Simphiwe Zuma, charged with the murder of Democratic Alliance chief whip, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, has been denied bail by the Howick Magistrates’ Court. Ndlovu, who was a councillor in the DA-led uMngeni Local Municipality, was…
FILE | Tembisa Hospital entrance. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to expand the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into corruption at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng to other provinces, including North West. DA MP Michele Clarke says they want the SIU to probe Hangwani Maumela and those who might…
Constitutional Court. Both parents, regardless of gender, sex, colour or circumstances, will now be entitled to equal parental leave that they can share amongst themselves (4 months, 10 days). ConCourt unanimously confirms constitutional invalidity against sections which deal with maternity and paternity leave under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) (and the corresponding UIF…
The Modimolle regional court in Limpopo is set to decide on the application for a trial within a trial in the case of the theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phalaphala Farm. LIVE STREAM:
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says an alleged fraud case involving municipal contracts has been handed over to police after being flagged by the City manager and investigated internally. This comes after the police’s Commercial Crimes Investigation Unit raided 26 properties across the metro earlier this week. Hill-Lewis, however, has rejected reports that the case…
In the midst of rampant looting at the Tembisa Hospital, now standing at over R2 billion, nursing staff and patients tell a horrid tale of how services have long deteriorated. An interim report released by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) paints a grim picture of syndicates capturing the healthcare facility’s funds. The amount now siphoned…
The Modimolle regional court in Limpopo has reserved judgment in an application for a trial within a trial in the case of the theft of $580 000 dollars at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Farm. The state applied that the evidence of its fourth witness be examined after he told the court that he did…
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae celebrates Heritage Day in Reddersburg on September 24, 2025. Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has condemned the abuse of elderly people. Some organisations have raised concerns about the abuse and harassment of elderly people in their respective communities. As a result, the office of the Premier held an Older Persons…
