Lily Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. The families of the three mine workers who were trapped underground when the Lily Mine collapsed in 2016 have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. They are accusing the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy of failing to take proper action following the…
Commissioners of the Madlanga Inquiry at the inquiry’s sitting in Pretoria, 25 November 2025. The High Court in Johannesburg has struck off the roll the case of businessman Suliman Carrim’s urgent application to block the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry from issuing a subpoena to compel his to appear before it. Carrim is accused of having…
Aerial view of the University of the Western Cape (UWC). The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has announced a major expansion of its student accommodation ahead of the 2026 academic year. The institution says it has added more than 5 000 new bed spaces, bringing total residence capacity to just over 16 000 beds….
Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane at the Ad Hoc Committee Former acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane has been accused of taking some of the police members to court for defamation of character after they have exposed drug dealings in the police. That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad…
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola briefing the media in Saulsville, 8 Dec 2025. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been accused of ignoring certain reports that senior police officers provided to him on possible wrongdoing in the South African Police Service (SAPS). That’s the submission of Captain Samuel Ramalepe before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security. The…
The logo of Isuzu is seen during the International Motor Show. Isuzu Motors South Africa says expanding into the African market is what kept the company stable, despite economic challenges faced by the automotive sector. This was revealed during the State of the Company address in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The automotive sector is currently…
South African Police Service (SAPS) Section Head for Quality Management: Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management at the Forensic Services Division in Pretoria, SAPS Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. She is responsible for Criminal Record and Crime Scene…
Graphic of murder scene. 19-year-old Lungelo Sithole, accused of being involved in the murder of the 19-year-old Lusanda Mathabela in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, says he intends to plead not guilty. Sithole was arrested together with his co-accused, Katlego Mokoena, after Mathabela was stabbed to death at her home in Mattafin late last year. Sithole took to…
Former KZN DPP, Advocate Moipone Noko. Former KwaZulu-Natal Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Moipone Noko, is set to continue to testify before the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria. The enquiry is assessing suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office. Wednesday, Noko said she was accused of being captured for pursuing racketeering charges against members…
File image: Olympic rings. Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday named six stadiums across the United States set to host matches in the men’s and women’s Olympic soccer tournaments, expanding the competition footprint well beyond Southern California. LA28 said group stage and knockout games will be played in New York, Columbus, Nashville,…
