VBS Mutual Bank building. A forensic accountant is expected to conclude his testimony in the case of looting the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank on Thursday. Ryan Sacks compiled forensic reports on the looting of the bank. He has been testifying in the trial of former Thulamela Municipal Mayor, Avhashoni Tshifhango, in the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes…
A dairy cow stops to look up while feeding at a dairy farm. The City of Ekurhuleni says residents need to submit a written notice at least 14 days before slaughtering animals for religious or cultural purposes. The city says traditional and religious slaughtering is an important part of many celebrations. It, however, says this…
FILE | Church pews. Pastors from across the Western Cape will be marching to Parliament on Thursday to voice their opposition to proposed regulations on churches. The move follows the cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission’s call for greater oversight of religious organisations. The CRL recently introduced a peer-review mechanism aimed at promoting accountability…
(File Image) Westbury residents are protesting against the increase in gang violence in the area. The case of five suspects arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Westbury last month is expected to resume on Thursday in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. They are facing charges of murder and attempted murder. This is after two teenagers…
A man handcuffed A 30-year-old Limpopo-based lekompo musician is expected to make his first appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in connection with attempted murder. The popular musician was arrested in the company of his lawyer in Polokwane on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspect was arrested following an incident…
Advocate Charles Mnisi who represents accused one in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Absolom Zungu is expected back at the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday to testify on the statement he allegedly made to the investigating officers in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Zungu is the second witness to be called by the defence to testify…
EMPD vehicles. The Madlanga Commission will continue at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on Thursday morning. Former Ekurhuleni Municipality employee relations head Xolani Nciza, who has been testifying over two days, will continue his testimony. Nciza has testified about the relationship between then-Municipal Manager Imogen Mashazi and suspended deputy Police Chief Brigadier Julius…
Two senior Hawks officers accused of corruption in Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court Two senior Hawks officers accused of corruption will be back in the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo on 3rd of December 2025. Captain Virginia Kupa and Brigadier Mapone Mohajane appeared in court yesterday and the matter was postponed. The…
Joburg EMS fire truck Emergency Services in Johannesburg are responding to a fire at an office park on West Avenue in Randburg. The call was received at around 5:30am and firefighters rushed to the scene. A section of the building has completely collapsed but no injuries have been reported. The emergency services say fire inspectors…
Stolen cables. The City of Tshwane says cable theft and infrastructure vandalism continue to severely impact service delivery and electricity reliability across its seven regions. The municipality records around 2 000 unplanned power outages each month, with Regions 1, 3 and 4 most affected. The city says these crimes cost them an estimated R8 million…
