Brigadier Rachel Matjeng appearing before the Madlanga Commission The Madlanga Commission has put it to Brigadier Rachel Matjeng that the amounts paid into her friend’s business account, Osizweni Butchery, were a form of gratification. Evidence before the Commission has revealed that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala paid a total of R300 000 to Osizweni…
President of the Congress of the People (COPE) The SABC has just learnt of the passing of the Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota. Lekota died at the age of 77. His family has confirmed his death. Lekota had stepped back from active politics last year to focus on his health. This led…
Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile addresses the business breakfast at the JSE. 1 minute Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile says the expansion of roads has been identified as one of the key projects to stimulate economic growth in the province. Maile addressed a business breakfast at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) together with the JSE’s…
The amendment seeks to change a part of the Constitution to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation. 3 minutes The FF Plus has confirmed that it has invited eight political parties represented in Parliament to apply for litigation against the new Expropriation Act. The party is among other political parties in the National…
An exam script. South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) says the matric exam leak scandal in Gauteng should not compromise the overall integrity of the examinations. The National Investigative Task Team probing the scandal is expected to submit its preliminary report to Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube on Monday, following allegations that 26 matric candidates…
The report is unwrapped ahead of handing it over to the Speaker of Parliament on whether or not South African President Cyril Ramaphosa should face an impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala saga in Cape Town, South Africa, November 30, 2022. 2 minutes The Constitutional Court is expected to hear the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)…
wood benches inside the court A traditional healer accused of being in possession of human tissue will be back in the Garankuwa Magistrate’s Court in Northern Pretoria in December. Mozambican national Aizeque Cumbuia is linked to the murder of 20-year-old Gontse Makhubela in 2023. Cumbuia was arrested in August after police found him in possession…
AmaZulu claimed bragging rights in their KZN derby against Golden Arrows after Riaan Hanamub’s stunning strike made sure of a 1-0 victory at the King Zwelithini Stadium. The win moves Usuthu up to the third in the Betway Premiership standings, four points behind league leaders Orlando Pirates, who have two games in hand. Arrows, meanwhile,…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile in the NCOP in Cape Town. 2 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the envisaged National Dialogue will address various issues of concern such as crime, poverty, gender-based violence and inequality, that may have an impact on social cohesion. Mashatile was taking part in an oral question and answer session in…
FILE | The Commission of Inquiry into Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases Chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe. The application of former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki for the recusal of the chairperson of the Khampepe Inquiry has been dismissed. JUST IN | Justice Sisi Khampepe has dismissed both applications for her recusal from chairing…
