Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee will today hear the evidence of four witnesses who are members of the public. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Friday’s four public submissions follow that of Kishene Chetty. Members of the committee expressed mixed views about Kishene’s evidence. They were…
File |Bullets seen on a table. Three people have been killed and four others wounded in a mass shooting in Kalksteenfontein near Bishop Lavis on the Cape Flats. The shooting incident follows another incident in which two people were killed in the same area earlier this week. Chairperson of the Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum,…
A construction worker seen drinking water during a hot day. Western Cape health authorities say several facilities have reported more elderly patients presenting with dehydration. Temperatures in the upper 30s and sometimes exceeding 40 degrees are being experienced in the city and across parts of the Western Cape. Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness,…
Heavy rain on a road. Due to persistent rainfall, Johannesburg Emergency Services are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance and not to drive on flooded roads or to cross low-lying bridges. Johannesburg EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi says, “We’re pleading with our residents to avoid…
A picture of the late COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota is seen at his memorial service in Free State, 12 March 2026. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it has written to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to request that Parliament accords the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota appropriate recognition. The party…
[File Image] Accused 1, 2 and 3, Muzi Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, and Prince Mncube seating in the dock at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in Pretoria. The State in the Senzo Meyiwa trial is challenging Bongani Ntanzi‘s claim that he lacked legal representation when he provided one of his confession statements. Ntanzi, who is appearing…
FILE | The accused, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph and her brother Ndilinasho Joseph, who are linked to the theft of $580,000 USD at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm. The three people accused of stealing 580 000 US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm will be back at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo today….
Container ships seen at Durban Harbour The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) says it is closely observing the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global shipping routes. SAMSA CEO, Dennis Mqadi, says they are equipped to support all vessels choosing to navigate past South Africa’s coastline. This as they anticipate…
File Image: Fishing South Africa has intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its territorial waters, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. Police and fisheries control officers placed the vessels, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, under guard at the Port of Cape Town. Authorities charged the masters of…
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi briefs media on the organisation’s strategic priorities, 12 March 2026. Newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi says the Justice Department is seeking the amendment of legislation to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. This follows the killing of some witnesses and whistleblowers,…
