Mapisa-Nqakula back in court today

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears in court on October 16, 2024. 1 minute The case against corruption accused former National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues in the High Court in Pretoria today. She faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering for allegedly soliciting bribes during her time as Minister of Defence. It is alleged…

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Erasmus names Springbok squad

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus before a match. 1 minute Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named the same 54 players who attended the second national alignment camp in Cape Town last month, in a training squad for the opening stages of the international season. The Springboks open their season with a match against the Barbarians…

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N2 crash in the Eastern Cape claims 12 lives

Broken glass from a crash seen on the road. 1 minute Police have opened a culpable homicide docket after twelve people were killed in a collision between a minibus and a bakkie on the N2 outside Dutywa in the Eastern Cape. Authorities say three other people were injured in the crash which happened on Saturday…

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Ora is the chosen one for the MTV EMAs

The internationally acclaimed singer becomes the show’s first three-time host. BRITISH singer, television personality and actress Rita Ora has been confirmed as the host of this year’s edition of the the MTV Europe Music Awards set for November 10  in Manchester, United Kingdom. The awards, which are presented by Paramount International Networks and celebrate the…

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Diamond dealer Liebenberg’s wife denied bail

Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court 2 minutes Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg‘s wife Desiree has been denied bail by the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court in Pretoria. The case relates to an alleged investment scam in which investors were allegedly swindled out of more than four billion rand. Investors were allegedly duped into investing into Liebenberg’s companies. Liebenberg was removed…

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Transport Minister Creecy pushes for better B-BBEE outcomes

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. 1 minute Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has welcomed efforts to consolidate existing support for better Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) outcomes. Creecy was speaking at the transport sector engagement session hosted by the Trade, Industry and Competition Department on the proposed transformation fund. The initiative aims to support Black-owned businesses across…

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