The SABC building in Auckland Park National Coordinator of the Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS) Uyanda Siyotula has congratulated the SABC distributing news and information to a wide audience across the country for 75 years. Siyotula says the public broadcaster remains focused on enforcing editorial independence and continues to ensure that it provides news and…
FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Whatsapp logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 21, 2021. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies says it will not tolerate digital platforms which fail to abide by the Films and Publications Act. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered social media giant,…
Thabazimbi Municipality offices Some councillors in the Thabazimbi Municipality say there is infighting over the control of a multi-million-rand project. MKP councillor, Bosney Mashao says the conflict is between the mayor, ANC councillor Tumisang Pilane, the Municipal Manager, Clement Letsoalo and the DA councillor and Speaker, Tokkie Swanepoel. Mashao says the conflict emanated from the…
SABC broadcasting studio in the early 1900s. In honour of the SABC News’ 75th Anniversary, we take a look at the memorable highlights of the organisation’s history since its first broadcast on 17 July 1950. The first South African Broadcasting Corporation’s news radio bulletin went live from the Broadcast House on Commissioner Street in Johannesburg….
Arrest graphic Two suspects have been arrested on charges of extortion at the Siqalo informal settlement, in Gugulethu, Cape Flats. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi says disgruntled business owners in the area, informed members of Gugulethu SAPS that they are in possession of letters demanding a protection fee. Swartbooi says police members met with business leaders…
Operation Dudula march Operation Dudula in KwaZulu-Natal is marching to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) offices in Durban against what it calls a hindrance in their fight for South Africans to be prioritized. The organisation has been accused by some of blockading public hospitals and denying healthcare to people alleged to be undocumented…
Mandrax tablets Two suspects including a Nigerian national have been arrested in Makhaza in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats, for dealing in drugs. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi says members of the Makhaza anti-hijacking team in collaboration with Crime Intelligence, acted on information about premises where drugs were recently delivered. Swartbooi says members searched the place…
Signboard welcoming people to Limpopo Province Limpopo province is witnessing a surge in royal succession battles, with several kingdoms and a queendom embroiled in intense disputes. The battles include, the Vhavenda, Bapedi, Vatsonga and the Balobedu. These battles have also left the people uncertain about their traditional leadership. Some members of the Bapedi Royal House…
FILE | Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. The culpable homicide case against the partner of the late former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro has resumed in the Barkly West Regional Court in the Northern Cape. The first of the 40 witnesses in the matter is expected to conclude his testimony in the two days…
SANDF members during a parade. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has filed a Notice of Appeal at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. The NPA says it will apply directly to the high court for leave to appeal the decision to grant bail to 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers accused of killing…
