RSA Minister of Justice Mmamoloko Kubayi. 2 minutes Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has instructed the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to provide all extradition requests that have been submitted but were not signed and authorized by the previous administration’s minister. Kubayi says this is to prevent any further challenges in terms of cases before the court…
File: NDPP head Shamila Batohi Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the authority has expanded support for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) through 66 Thuthuzela Care Centres nationwide, acknowledging that more still needs to be done. Batohi made the remarks during her final media briefing as the NDPP at the…
Source: Reuters. While South Africa has faced economic challenges, the idea that local equity investments should be avoided in favour of rand-hedge or offshore stocks is flawed. However, the reality tells a different story. Since October 2020, the FINI 15 index, which includes major South African financial firms and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) like…
[FILE IMAGE] Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso appears in the High Court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. 1 minute Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso has officially left South Africa on a flight to Lagos. He voluntarily opted to be deported following his re-arrest on the 10th of May by immigration authorities in East London. Omotoso was arrested in…
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says a new TB vaccine could be the biggest game changer in South Africa’s fight against Tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS. Motsoaledi was addressing the TB Vaccine Preparedness Workshop in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, on Thursday. The two-day event has been organised by his department in…
Gun and ammunition seized by SAPs members 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says police are focusing on recovering illegal firearms that are a contributing factor to high crime levels. Mchunu was leading the Safer Festive Season operation in Mtunzini on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Mchunu has been joined by National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola…
Steven Kitshoff at the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023. 1 minute Springbok and Stormers stalwart, Steven Kitshoff, has been forced to retire from rugby due to a serious neck injury. The double Rugby World Cup winner who played 83 test matches for South Africa, made the decision after seeking medical advice. He had…
A prominent musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane magistrate’s court. A prominent musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi has delivered the verdict in the Polokwane magistrate’s…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and SAPS Senior Management meet with the Portfolio Committee on November 27, 2024. The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu has dismissed claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi labelling them as wild allegations lacking evidence. Mchunu was in Vryheid, KZN on a campaign trail in his capacity as…
A person drinking water from a tap. The City of Tshwane MMC for Utilities, Frans Boshielo, has confirmed that most reservoirs in the city are currently above 50% capacity. Parts of the city have experienced water cuts since last week due to interruptions in the Rand Water system, which supplies 80% of the city’s water….
