Police are seen outside the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on 16 October 2023. 1 minute The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to resume at the High Court in Pretoria this morning. The case was postponed to allow Advocate Charles Mnisi to prepare for the defence of accused number one, Muzi Sibiya. Mnisi…
A health technician analyses blood samples for tuberculosis testing in a high-tech tuberculosis lab in Carabayllo in Lima, Peru. Researchers in South Africa and Indonesia are to embark on a groundbreaking new international study to investigate whether people with tuberculosis (TB) who show no symptoms are unknowingly spreading the disease. Researchers say the major study…
EFF Leader Julius Malema. The East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape is expected to hear closing arguments in the firearm discharge case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his bodyguard, Adrian Snyman. Malema is accused of discharging a firearm during the party’s fifth anniversary celebrations held at Sisa Dukashe Stadium…
Road closure sign. eThekwini Metro Police say roads around Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will be closed today for the Betway Premiership match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs. Smiso Nkwayana Road will be closed between Battery Beach and the Sandile Thusi on-ramp. Only pedestrians will be allowed to use Umgeni Road and Masabalela…
Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa. 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for telephonically engaging Elon Musk on the Expropriation Bill which was recently signed into law. The EFF says Ramaphosa has effectively lost the power that he holds as the president of the country. The party says this has inevitably opened him up to the…
Polokwane Municipality Mayor John Mpe addresses media briefing on July 24, 2025. Embattled Polokwane Municipality Mayor John Mpe says he will not make any comment on the investigations by the Hawks as the matter is already before the courts. He was reacting to the ruling of the High Court in Polokwane, which struck off the…
Advocate Charles Mnisi who represents accused number 3 and 1 in the Senzo Meyiwa case. 2 minutes The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed to 3 February 2025 to allow Advocate Charles Mnisi to prepare for the defence of accused number 1, Muzi Sibiya. Mnisi agreed to represent Sibiya after the passing of his…
IEC officials engage with Wits University students at the Wits University in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on February 26, 2025, to help them to better understand the electoral process. 1 minute The Electoral Commission (IEC) says it believes that the upcoming public dialogue on electronic voting is an opportunity for South Africans to shape the future of…
Source: Pexels But what do these announcements mean for markets? Schroders experts examine some of the key considerations for investors. Source: Supplied. Patrick Brenner, global head of multi-asset investments notes, “From a multi-asset perspective, we have a positive tactical view on Chinese equities to reflect the fact that the authorities are clearly focused on stimulus….
England’s Jacob Bethell in action Jacob Bethell is set to become the youngest player to captain an England men’s team in an international match after the country’s cricket board (ECB) named him as the skipper for next month’s Twenty20 series against Ireland. The 21-year-old all-rounder has represented England in 29 matches across all formats and…
