Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifying at the Madlanga Commission last year. The murder of Brakpan businessman, Emmanuel Mbense, took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday. Allegedly, Mbense was killed in April 2022 by law enforcement members in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni. The Brakpan businessman was also allegedly tortured, and his death…
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mimmy Gondwe speaking at a government event. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mimmy Gondwe, says skills development programmes must lead to candidates getting jobs and not just certificates. Speaking at a Services SETA workshop in Pretoria, Gondwe says the era of measuring success by enrolments and…
Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa of South Africa’s Orlando Pirates is beaten by a goal made by Mohamed Aboutrika of Egypt’s Al Ahli during the first leg of their African Champions League final soccer match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto November 2, 2013. The state in the Senzo Meyiwa trial has rejected claims that it is subjecting…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman appear in the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape on September 20, 2025. The former bodyguard of Economic Freedom Freedom (EFF) leader Julius Malema, Adriaan Snyman is now suing the state for R20 million in damages related to the charges…
Former KZN Hawks head Major General Johan Booysen Former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Johan Booysen will no longer testify before the Nkabinde Inquiry. Evidence leader Advocate David Mohlamonyane says that Booysen has informed him of the decision to retract his anticipated testimony. Allegations against Booysen and members of the Cato Manor Organised Crime Unit include assassinating…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States, President’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says on Tuesday. Pretoria is seeking to stabilise its relations with Washington following a turbulent year. Meyer, aged 78, is set to replace Ebrahim Rasool as ambassador. BREAKING NEWS | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer…
Mulilo Renewable Energy is investing about R13 billion in solar, wind and transmission projects in the Northern Cape, creating over 2,000 jobs and boosting local development. Independent Power Producer, Mulilo Renewable Energy, which was part of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs conference this week, says it has already started investing billions in the province….
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. The Polokwane Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo has staggered the bail application of the accused in the insurance-related murder and fraud cases. Some are continuing with the bail application while others had it postponed to Friday this week. The accused are linked to a syndicate allegedly led by former police…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo pays tribute to co-founder Albert Mazibuko. The memorial service of internationally acclaimed musical group Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder, Albert Mazibuko, is underway in Durban. Mazibuko passed away on Easter Sunday at the age of 77. After a career starting in 1969 and spanning more than five decades, he retired from the group…
Businessman Sulieman Carrim appears before the Madlanga Commission. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria says it is still awaiting formal communication from Suliman Carrim’s legal team regarding his appearance before the inquiry this week. Carrim, a North West businessman, was hospitalised on Monday after allegedly suffering a heart attack. He was set to continue…
