Former City of Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza Former City of Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza is expected to shed light on the blue lights investigation when he appears before the Madlanga Commission this morning. The investigation centres on allegations that a former senior official unlawfully fitted emergency lights to vehicles of…
A hand with a message on anti-bullying. The Basic Education Department says its annual anti-bullying campaign highlights calls to protect children from all forms of school-related violence. The Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule will lead a national Anti-Bullying commemoration event later on Wednesday to mark the UNESCO International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School. “The…
Durban businessman James Stuart Scharnick has opened cases of fraud and defamation against Crime Intelligence Head, Dumisani Khumalo, at the Pretoria Central Police Station. This follows Khumalo’s recent testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, linking Scharnick to 34 criminal cases. Khumalo said the businessman was found guilty on 18 charges, acquitted on five,…
Social media influencer Livhuwani Madadzhe seen in the dock during a court appearance. The High Court in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, is expected to hand down a sentence in the fraud case against social media influencer, Livhuwani Madadzhe, on Wednesday. Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money in 2017. He has already pleaded guilty. Judge…
City Power in Johannesburg has announced that it will start converting all its non-vending prepaid residential customers to postpaid billing accounts as of 12 November 2025. The aim is to recover lost revenue. 2 318 prepaid customers have already been identified as non-vending. City Power also says it’s seeking to address meter tampering, illegal connections, and ensure…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below:
Accused number 1 in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya. Accused one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, is expected back on the stand on Wednesday at the High Court in Pretoria for re-examination. The state wrapped up the cross-examination of Sibiya’s testimony on Tuesday. Sibiya and four others are on trial…
Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in September. Durban man James Stuart Scharnick is expected to open a case against Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo, in Pretoria on Wednesday. This follows Khumalo’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria, where he linked Scharnick to suspended National Deputy Police Commissioner…
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Northern Cape has in the past few days experienced exceptional rainfall, with Nossob Rest Camp recording an impressive 109 millimetres of rain, an unusual occurrence for this part of the Kalahari. The rest of the park also received significant rainfall and will see the transformation of…
An empty exam room. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to launch its annual “State of Schools Report” on Wednesday in Johannesburg. The 2025 report is said to highlight systemic challenges that prevent the enjoyment of the right to basic education. SAHRC spokesperson Wisani Baloyi says the report also contains analysis and…
