LIVE: Asbestos trial within a trial | 22 May 2025
1 minute The trial-within-a-trial in the asbestos roof matter continues at the High Court in Bloemfontein. Live proceedings below:
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Court issues interim order to halt Mabuza’s funds being paid to his widow
Former deputy president Mabuza poses for a photo at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 June 2024. The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela has ordered insurance company Alexander Forbes, not to pay out the R44.7 million of former Deputy President David Mabuza to his widow, Patience Mnisi. This is an interim…
Mantashe tells China ‘king coal is back’
Gwede Mantashe is saying that coal is making a comeback Mantashe used the opportunity to play both sides of the energy table by outlining the country’s commitment to sustainable coal mining, highlighting the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) project – a holy grail initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions and prolonging the use of…
Defend Our Democracy demands swift probe into Mpho Mafole’s murder
Civil society movement Defend Our Democracy is demanding clarity from the Ekurhuleni Metro on the circumstances surrounding the murder of senior auditor Mpho Mafole. Mafole, who was head of forensic audits at the Ekurhuleni Metro, was gunned down while driving on the R23 in Kempton Park on Monday evening. Police found Mafole’s body inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. The organisation’s executive…
Thousands gather in Mbombela for 21st Innibos National Art Festival
Attendees enjoyed a variety of artistic displays such as music performances, art gallery exhibitions and traditional cuisines and attire. The City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga has been a hive of activities as festival enthusiasts from across the country and abroad gathered for the 21st annual Innibos National Art Festival. The annual festival held at the…
A new witness to testify at Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
FILE| Commissioners of the Madlanga Inquiry at the inquiry’s sitting in Pretoria. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is expected to conclude the week with a new witness who will testify on alleged corruption in the City of Tshwane. Allegations of corruption related to a multi-million-rand tender have been brought against the City. Three security companies…
LIVE: Six accused of murdering an e-hail driver appear in court
Six people arrested in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Dikeledi Mphela, Goitsione Machidi, McClaren Mushwana, Tumishang Mabutla, his girlfriend Ofentse Senwamadi (18), and Thabang Mothwa are suspected to have acted in common purpose to kill Isaac Satlat. LIVE STREAM:
SPCA sees surge in injured, stray animals after New Year’s fireworks
Dog laying on a carpet The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says it has registered a large number of stray and injured animals at their branches across the country. This is as a result of New Year’s fireworks. The National Council of SPCAs spokesperson Jacques Peacock has appealed to anyone who…
Three Limpopo learners arrested for alleged bullying
No to bullying signage. Three Limpopo high school learners have been arrested in connection with the alleged bullying of a fellow learner at Ralson Tshinanne Secondary School outside Thohoyandou. Police say the bullying victim attempted suicide at his home and was rescued by his parents. Police add that the victim faced constant bullying and assault…
Deadline looms for public input on constitutional changes
Constitutional Court of South Africa. 1 minute The deadline for the public to make submissions to the Joint Constitutional Review Committee is coming to a close today. The annual review by the committee is aimed at assessing public submissions on potential amendments to the Constitution. So far, the committee has received over 200 submissions. The…