Image source: Alexander Dummer from Pexels Mining has a very bad reputation. It is often assumed to be one of the worse land uses – destroying and polluting the environment and creating barren, moon-like landscapes. Where mining occurs in areas of high biodiversity, it is considered a serious threat. But in the eastern rainforests of…
1 minute The second health working group meeting of G20 countries under the Presidency of South Africa is taking place at Zimbali near Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast today. Delegates from G20 countries and international organisations are, over the next three days expected to discuss ways to strengthen health systems and promote equitable access…
A prison cell block. 2 minutes The High Court in Johannesburg has sentenced a 37-year-old gardener, Pardon Danhire, to 20 years in prison for the murders of Nadine Terblanche and her son, Ruandre Voster. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson (NPA) Phindi Mjonondwane says the sentencing follows Danhire entering into a plea and sentencing agreement with the…
High Court A DARING man stormed the Mahusekwa Police Station, hurled insults at police officers and removed clothes from a washing line before being locked up in holding cells, where he burnt the blankets after sticking in with some matches. Brighton Mashapaidze was, however, saved by the High Court from serving the whole seven months…
Bail application hearing looms for ex-cop Rachel Kutumela and her two co-accused, who stand accused of the murder of nine people. Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo is expected to deliver the judgment on the bail application of the former police sergeant and her two accomplices, accused of insurance-related killings. Rachel Kutumela, her sister Anna Shokane…
World Indoor Championships 800 metres athlete winner, Prudence Sekgodi. 2 minutes South Africa’s medalists have arrived back from the World Indoor Championships held in Najing, China. Up and coming 800 metres athlete, Prudence Sekgodiso, became the first South African woman to get a medal at the championships when she won the women’s 800 metres event….
The asbestos roof removal trial-within-a-trial at the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein on May 7, 2025. 1 minute The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein is hearing the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) application for leave to appeal a ruling on former Premier Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota’s extradition. Last week, the court…
Funeral notice of the slain police officer Mpumalanga Acting Police Commissioner Zeph Mkhwanazi says those who are killing police officers are declaring war against the state. #sapsMP [FINAL SALUTE – SAPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HERO] The funeral of Sergeant Lawrence Dumisani Mtshweni is underway at Schoemansdal Community Hall. The MEC for Community Safety, Security…
Tiger Brands has announced a precautionary voluntary recall of its Benny Beef and Chicken Flavoured Stock Cubes due to inaccurate nutritional information on the packaging. Despite receiving no consumer complaints, the company says the recall was made in consultation with the National Consumer Commission. “Tiger Brands is working with its retail and wholesale customers to…
Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, briefs the media on the progress of the commissions of inquiry. Judges Matters Advocacy Organisation says the suspension of Justice Department Director General Advocate Doctor Mashabane and Deputy Director General Jabu Hlatshwayo of the ICT division was unexpected. This follows their failure to ensure the Judicial Commission of…
