FILE | Former African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa. The legal representative of one of the accused in the assassination of former African National Congress (ANC) Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa has recused himself, resulting in the case being postponed to next month. The recusal comes after the state made an application…
ANC veteran Dr. Naledi Pandor is delivering the Gertrude Shope Memorial Lecture at the Akasia Community Hall, Pretoria North. LIVE STREAM:
Suspended SAPS head of organised Crime, General Richard Shibiri testifying before the Commission Suspended SAPS head of organised crime, General Richard Shibiri, is expected to return to the stand at the Madlanga Commission of inquiry on Friday to face cross-examination. General Shibiri has testified about his relationship with attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. He told the Commission that he met Matlala…
Lighting strike. Disaster officials in KwaZulu-Natal say lightning deaths in rural communities are becoming a serious concern. Three people were killed by lightning in the Harry Gwala District this month during severe storms. A disaster management workshop for traditional leaders has been held in Pinetown, west of Durban. Disaster Management Spokesperson Bheki Phungula says the province loses an average…
Imbalance in gender equality concept. The Commission for Gender Equality has raised concerns over the significant decline in women’s representation in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. This has been revealed in one of the four reports the commission is launching in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Saturday. As South Africa prepares for local government elections next…
Eskom power lines 1 minute Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the government is working with provinces to help ailing municipalities pay their debt with Eskom. Ramokgopa met with Free State MECs in Bloemfontein to ensure that municipalities are able to meet their financial obligations to Eskom. “Collectively municipalities owe Eskom, now that the amount…
A branded MK Party van. 2 minutes Members of the All African Alliance Movement (AAAM) have successfully challenged their expulsion from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in the Western Cape High Court. The AAAM members allege that MK Party leader, former President Jacob Zuma sidelined them. The court, in an order dated 4 December 2024, reviewed…
Community, clergy, ANC Ward Councillors and family gather at a veld in Kingsway in the East Rand , where Siphesihle Nkosi’s body was found. 1 minute The funeral service of 28-year-old murder victim, Siphesihle Nkosi is currently under way in Kingsway in the East Rand. Nkosi’s beheaded body was found last month. She was last…
Source: Pixabay More than 1.2 million South Africans applied for the tax directive, with at least 1.14 million approved. According to the revenue service, the remainder were “declined for a variety of reasons, including incorrect identity numbers and incorrect tax numbers, among others”. “Sars reminds taxpayers, who want to apply for a withdrawal to make…
