The Randburg Magistrates’ Court The Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg will today hear the bail application of 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members accused of killing Hawks Specialist Investigator, Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa. He was shot and killed while travelling on the N1 near Hammanskraal in August 2023. At the time of his death,…
Police making an arrest Over 15 000 people have been arrested in the past week as part of the police’s nationwide Operation Shanela. Police also seized 2 349 rounds of ammunition and 115 firearms. Suspects have been arrested for various serious and violent crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, rape as well as business and…
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge listens as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal continues. WARNING: This report may contain information that might upset some readers and viewers. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge has heard that the complainant, Andiswa Mengo tried to resist the alleged advances, but…
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul. The Northern Cape government has established a Commission of Inquiry to deal with traditional leadership disputes. Some communities in the province have been embroiled in chieftaincy disputes, prompting the establishment of the commission. The provincial Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs says it is confident that this…
Gender Equality Researcher, Lisa Vetten appears before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating a complaint lodged against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge in Sandton, Johannesburg on June 30, 2025. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has heard how power imbalances in the workplace create difficulties and…
Memorial for the Cradock 4. Head of Legal Services in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been subpoenaed to appear in the Gqeberha High Court on Tuesday, over the military’s refusal to fund legal representation for former Lieutenant General Joffel van der Westhuizen. This, as the the third inquest into the 1985 murders…
FILE PHOTO: Social network words and social media logos are seen through magnifier displayed in this illustration taken, May 25, 2021. Picture taken May 25, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Experts and senior public sector communicators are encouraging the government to use social media platforms and digital communication for swift engagement with citizens. This came out at…
Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane. The South African Students’ Congress (Sasco) is calling for the immediate removal of the Minister of Higher Education, Nobuhle Nkabane, saying she has proven to be incompetent by not addressing challenges faced by students. Sasco has also pointed out the department’s failure to resolve issues within…
Knysna Waterfront. National Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa led a Ministerial Oversight Visit to the Garden Route District today to gain insight into the challenges and successes of municipalities in the region. While municipalities in the Garden Route all face their own challenges, Knysna has in recent years struggled. Issues of…
BP Southern African retiring Chairperson, Thandi Orleyn, says South Africa’s refinery capacity has been reduced and the market has become import concentrated. This follows the Mineral and Petroleum Resources department flagging the security of the country’s fuel supply having become vulnerable because of the recent closure of domestic refineries. This was revealed at the Portfolio…
