City of Cape Town Fire & Rescue Service vehicle. The Cape Winelands District Municipality Fire Services say a few active fire spots remain in the higher areas of the Franschhoek mountains. Municipal Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says various teams are on site to conduct monitoring and mop-up operations in affected areas. “One active fire line remains…
A shooting crime scene. The third educator in the shooting incident at Ntabankulu Primary School in the Eastern Cape has succumbed to her injuries. It’s alleged that the school’s former Deputy Principal went to the school yesterday and started shooting randomly at educators before turning the gun on himself. The 52-year-old man was dismissed for…
Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing. The case against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to the 15th of April for closing arguments. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments of which the defense called social worker, Jessie Thompson, today. In…
Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing. The case against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to the 15th of April for closing arguments. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments of which the defense called social worker, Jessie Thompson, today. In…
Moroadi Cholota at the High Court in Bloemfontein. The former personal assistant of Ace Magashule, Moroadi Cholota, says that the asbestos trial is an opportunity for the truth to come out. Cholota spoke to the media today after the Constitutional Court affirmed that her extradition from the US was unlawful. Cholota was extradited from the…
[FILE IMAGE]: Dried-out branches are seen amongst caked mud. Western Cape authorities have warned of an impending drought across the province. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) is predicting lower than average rainfall for a second consecutive year. The provincial Department of Local Government says water management systems are lagging behind in a number of…
[File Image]: Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza delivering the State of the City Address. City of Ekurhuleni mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has dismissed allegations linking him to the killing of the City’s former Chief Auditor, Mpho Mafole. The mayor briefed the media in Germiston following media reports that he attempted to interfere in investigations into wrongdoings in…
Taxis at a rank The National Association of School Governing Bodies in Sedibeng, south of Gauteng, is calling on the provincial government to ensure strict compliance with scholar transport regulations. The association’s regional secretary, Thabiso Radebe, has been speaking at the memorial service for the 14 pupils who died in a scholar transport minibus taxi…
A drop of water from a tap. The City of Ekurhuleni has dismissed allegations that the water supply in Tsakani, Duduza, Langaville and KwaThema has been poisoned. Claims have been circulating on social media about the quality of water in these areas. City Spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, says water is tested on a daily basis and…
Justice Mlambo says while Cholota’s extradition was unlawful, it does not deprive the high court of criminal jurisdiction to prosecute. Deputy Chief Justice, Dunstan Mlambo, has ruled that Moroadi Cholota’s case be remitted to the High Court in the Free State. Justice Mlambo says while Cholota’s extradition was unlawful, it does not deprive the high…
