FILE | The Commission of Inquiry into Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases Chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe. The application of former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki for the recusal of the chairperson of the Khampepe Inquiry has been dismissed. JUST IN | Justice Sisi Khampepe has dismissed both applications for her recusal from chairing…
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. A new witness will testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria this morning. This week, the Commission heard testimony from KwaZulu-Natal Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Anthony Gopaul, Witness E and the province’s Hawks head Lesetja Senona. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the Commission following KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations,…
A smelter at Samancor Chrome Energy regulator Nersa on Thursday approved an application by Eskom to reduce electricity tariffs by 35% for two distressed ferrochrome operations battling high power costs. More than a dozen smelters have shut down in South Africa in recent years, leading to thousands of job losses, largely due to high electricity…
Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has officially declared Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens commonly known as AmaPanyaza as peace officers. Kubayi made the announcement under Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977, giving the wardens limited legal powers to support law‑enforcement operations. The decision follows a…
Scene of the shootout Four suspects who were wanted for various serious and violent crimes have been killed in a shootout with police at Adam’s Mission south of Durban. Police say they were on an intelligence-driven operation when they spotted a vehicle matching the description that the suspects were using. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says…
FILE | Former President Jacob Zuma at a court appearance. Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Nkosinathi Chili is expected to hand down his ruling on the application by former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales for leave to appeal his earlier dismissal of their application for acquittal on Friday. Thales, joined by Zuma in…
President Cyril Ramaphosa holding a FIFA World Cup Trophy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to kickstart the three-day tour of South Africa. Among the dignitaries who attended the event were Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Minister of Sport Gayton Mckenzie, as well as former…
The City of Ekurhuleni Technical Rescue Technicians The City of Ekurhuleni has paid tribute to its Technical Rescue Technicians (TRT) who took part in two missions in Limpopo and Mozambique during the recent floods. Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Mozambique were among the hardest hit, with scores of people killed and many left homeless. The municipality welcomed back its…
EFF leader Julius Malema addresses the opening of the party’s plenum meeting. LIVESTREAM:
President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes the FIFA World Cup Trophy to South Africa, which is on a whistle-stop tour. LIVESTREAM:
