Brands of counterfeit alcoholic spirits are seen at in house in Entilini in the Eastern Cape during a police raid. Six men have been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and distributing counterfeit alcohol estimated at over R500 000 in Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli says officers followed up on information and pulled over a vehicle that was travelling…
Orlando Pirates players during training. As Orlando Pirates prepare to face a much-improved Kaizer Chiefs this coming weekend, assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says control will be important in this high-stakes Soweto Derby. The two giants clash in an unusual Sunday fixture, due to the match venue’s unavailability on Saturday, but there will be nothing unusual…
Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla. The Boksburg Magistrates Court has heard how large sums of money were paid to secure the release of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, after he was arrested for speeding in 2019. This emerged during the bail application of Lerutla and suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi….
Eskom hosts the State of the System media briefing to outline its readiness for the winter period. Live stream below:
[FILE] Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke in court A Limpopo musician, Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke, has not submitted any request for medical attention while in custody since November last year. This is according to a state witness and a nurse at the Polokwane correctional facility, Fikile Nkosi, who is testifying in the bail application of the…
Barrels of oil. Old Mutual Investment Group says South Africa’s structural reform and growth path could be delayed by 12 to 18 months due to geopolitical shocks. This comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive oil price increases. Investment analyst Sisa Kobus expects inflation to average closer to 4% from April, up…
Minister Sisisi Tolashe at a Department of Social Development (DSD) and SASSA briefing. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will lay a criminal charge against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe at a police station in Cape Town. The charges relate to the registration of luxury vehicles donated by the Chinese embassy that Tolashe allegedly registered…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused Kagiso Lerutla appear before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. City of Ekurhuleni manager Kagiso Lerutla says he has no history of criminality and is not a flight risk. He says his release on bail will be in the best interest of justice. Lerutla and suspended…
A petrol attendant is filling up a vehicle. The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has raised concerns over rising fuel prices and the knock-on effect of fuel surcharges across multiple industries. AA Chief Executive Officer Bobby Ramagwede attributes the pressure to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, which have disrupted global crude…
[FILE] Former ANC Youth League leader in the Eastern Cape, Ayanda Matiti Former ANC Youth League (ANCYL) leader in the Eastern Cape, Ayanda Matiti, has opted not to renew his party membership when it lapses. He was a member of the Raymond Mhlaba Branch in the Dr WB Rubusana Region. In a statement, Matiti says…
