A gavel used in the court of law. 2 minutes The Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court has postponed the case against Musawenkosi Mnikathi, an area manager for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), who faces charges for allegedly transporting election materials without a police escort during the general elections on May 29. Members of the uMKhonto weSizwe (MK)…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile. 1 minute Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the keynote address during the commemoration of the Langa Massacre, which will be held at Kariega in the Eastern Cape today. The Nelson Mandela Municipality has set aside R5 million to host the event. The Langa Memorial site is receiving a major facelift…
A delegation from Afriforum, Solidariteit, and the Solidarity Movement met with representatives of the Trump administration in Washington. 1 minute Lobby group Afriforum says it remains committed to South Africa despite criticism for involving the United States government in national affairs. The organization claims the newly signed Expropriation Act allows for the forced seizure of…
Defence counsel consults with the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. 2 minutes The High Court in Pretoria will convene a special sitting on Wednesday in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial for accused number one – Muzi Sibiya – to confirm his new lawyer. This follows the death of Sibiya’s legal representative Thulani Mngomezulu in December….
Empty classroom 2 minutes The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is probing tender irregularities in Mpumalanga’s Education Department. It’s investigating alleged corruption related to six tenders. Apparently, irregular payments were made to various service providers, who were contracted to provide food stuff, to six boarding schools in the province. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed a proclamation…
ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera BEITBRIDGE recently hosted the Digitalise Zimbabwe Expo with the Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICT) ministry saying this highlights strides made towards e-governance. ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera, emphasised government’s commitment to leveraging on digital technology to improve efficiency across various sectors. “This expo provides a platform to showcase the…
Jabu Mbalula during his swearing in ceremony as the Free State’s acting Premier. 2 minutes Free State MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport Jabu Mbalula has been sworn in as the province’s acting premier. This comes amid corruption allegations against incumbent Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae. Letsoha-Mathae and her husband Lawrence Mathae, who is the Mangaung…
Easter Road Safety Campaign 2025. 1 minute The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has welcomed the notable drop in road crashes and fatalities during the Easter 2025 period. Easter road deaths have fallen to their lowest in three years. The association has attributed this success to proactive planning, coordinated enforcement, and collaboration between the…
The rumoured shuttering of another South African fashion label spells more doom for the local industry. Source: Imagen 3 This latest restructuring follows a round of cuts in 2023, driven by challenging economic conditions impacting business planning. Superbalist, then part of the Naspers-owned Takealot Group, undertook a Section 189 process last year to reduce its…
Sassa signage board seen outside the head office. 1 minute Three South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials have been arrested at the Johannesburg offices. They are allegedly linked to the more than R260 million stolen from beneficiaries through ghost Sassa cards. Sassa spokesperson Andile Tshona says more arrests are expected. “The South African Social…
