File: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering SONA. The Senior Researcher at the Southern African Liaison Office, Lwazi Somya, says this year’s State of the Nation Address comes at a critical moment, as South Africa heads into local government elections under the Government of National Unity. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the State of the…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM:
The bail application of the second man accused of allegedly pulling the trigger in the assassination of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, is expected to continue on Monday at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court. Mozambican national Armindo Pacula faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder and contravening the Immigration Act. LIVE STREAM:
The African Mining Indaba starting on Monday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, brings together African leaders, industry stakeholders and investors to discuss the responsible development of the continent’s mineral resources amid global geopolitical uncertainty. LIVE STREAM:
Accident scene graphic. Several people, including schoolchildren, were injured when the bus they were travelling in overturned at Reservoir Hills in Durban. The emergency services are encouraging motorists to use alternative routes. Garrith Jamieson is the spokesperson of the private ambulance services attending the scene. “Approximately 15 to 20 people including children have been injured…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony. LIVE STREAM:
Police station The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns following an unannounced oversight visit to the Olievenhoutbosch Police Station in Centurion recently. The committee’s spokesperson Thebe Khumalo says the condition of the police station poses a serious risk to community members, police officers and staff. Khumalo says suspects are often…
FILE| ANC supporters holding flags. The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West says it is sharpening its focus on service delivery as part of efforts to improve governance and organisational readiness in the province. The party held its Extended Provincial Executive Committee Lekgotla in Klerksdorp, which ended on Saturday. Party leaders have met…
BMA border guard checks a motorist’s particulars at the border. Border crime remains a concern for communities at the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, whilst South Africans ready themselves for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) this week. Some say the SONA must address the security situation at the border. Residents and business…
Minister Parks Tau and China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, have signed the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (CAEPA) South Africa’s agricultural sector stands to benefit from a trade deal signed with China that will provide tariff-free access for many local products to the Chinese market as well as other opportunities. Trade Minister Parks Tau signed…
