Court dismisses state’s bid for clarification in Omotoso acquittal

[FILE IMAGE] Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso appears in the High Court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape has dismissed the state’s application seeking clarification on the judgment that acquitted televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho. Judge Nyameko Gqamana delivered the ruling, stating that the…

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Families welcome opening of inquest into PEBCO Three deaths

FILE | Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Cape Town. The families of the three anti-apartheid activists known as the Port Elizabeth Black Civic Organisation Three (PEBCO Three) have welcomed the Justice Department’s decision to open a formal inquest into their deaths. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, authorised the inquest, which is…

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NSRI to observe World Drowning Prevention Day on Friday

[File Image] Picture depicting a drowning The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) will join communities across South Africa and around the world to observe World Drowning Prevention Day on Friday. This year’s theme, “Your story can save a life,” highlights the power of shared experiences in saving lives. NSRI Communications Manager, Andrew Ingram, says over…

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R126 power surcharge suspended amid Thembisa protests

[FILE IMAGE]: A blockaded road in a township. Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has promised angry Thembisa residents that he will temporarily suspend the R126 electricity surcharge. This comes after the residents took to the streets and barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres over the high cost of electricity since last night. In April, Eskom…

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Ramaphosa suspends South Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke

File image | The National Prosecuting Authority Head Office in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andrew Chauke with immediate effect pending an inquiry into Adv Chauke’s fitness to hold office. The President in a statement says that he has informed Adv Chauke of his decision in writing….

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