LIVE: Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and four co-accused pre-trial hearing
The pre-trial hearing of businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, together with his four co-accused, commences this morning at the High Court in Johannesburg. LIVE STREAM:
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EFF calls for probe into Mangaung Metro overtime bills
Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) during a protest. The EFF in the Mangaung Metro in the Free State has called on the municipality to address the excessive overtime bills. The party says for years overtime has been exceeding the salary bill, creating a situation where workers’ overtime payments exceeded their salaries. This follows…
Two elderly sisters killed by gunmen while sleeping in Alice
Two elderly sisters aged 75 and 85 years were fatally shot at Upper Ncerha outside Alice. 1 minute Eastern Cape Acting Police Commissioner Thandiswa Kupiso has condemned the killing of two elderly sisters, aged 75 and 85, in Upper Ncerha outside Alice. The sisters were fatally shot in their home. They were sleeping when the…
Multi-million rand asbestos case back in court on Tuesday
Corrugated asbestos cement roofing. 3 minutes The multi-million rand asbestos roof removal scandal is back in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The 15th of April is a set date for the long-awaited trial to commence, following many postponements. Eighteen accused, including the former African National Congress (ANC )secretary general, Ace Magashule,…
SA women’s cricket team beat West Indies in ODI series
The South African women’s cricket team came from behind to beat the West Indies 2-1 in a three-match One Day International series, June 18, 2025. The South African women’s cricket team came from behind to beat the West Indies 2-1 in a three-match One Day International series played in Barbados. The Proteas beat their hosts…
Malema urges citizens to strengthen democracy by registering, voting
Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema ddressing groundforces at the #EFFPlenum2026 Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called on South Africans play their part in strengthening democracy. Speaking at the closing of the party’s second plenum in Boksburg, on Sunday, Malema urged citizens to register and vote for the party of their choice,…
Western Cape police commit to further cut crime rates despite decline
A crime scene seen cordoned-off. 3 minutes The Western Cape has recorded an 8.7% reduction in murders for the second quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. With the fourth largest reduction, the murder rate is still, however, the second highest in the country. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu released the quarterly statistics in Johannesburg on Monday….
Gender Equality Commission slams Omotoso acquittal
Televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho appearing in the Gqeberha High Court, January 22, 2025. 1 minute The Commission for Gender Equality says the outcome of the rape and human trafficking case against televangelist Timothy Omotoso and two others is discouraging to individuals who want to report sexual assault…
‘Driver of Vaal scholar crash tried to overtake multiple vehicles’
The scene of a deadly scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark on 19 January 2026. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says preliminary investigations into the cause of the scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark indicate that the driver was attempting to overtake multiple vehicles when a head-on collision with a truck occurred. The crash claimed the lives of 13 learners. Five other learners were injured, with…
11 SASSA R260 mln fraud suspects back in court on Tuesday
[File photo] An empty court room 2 minutes The R260 million SASSA fraud case against 11 individuals is set to resume in the Lenasia Magistrates court south of Johannesburg on Tuesday. The accused, which include SASSA employees, face more than 1000 counts of cybercrime, fraud, and theft. It’s alleged they created fake profiles and…