Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester addresses the High Court in Pretoria on September 17, 2024. 1 minute The state in the case involving escaped convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, says it is ready for trial. This is despite them asking for the matter to be moved from February to July. Bester’s co-accused, including his…
A South African National Defence Force soldier. The Northern Cape High Court has found a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier, Desmond Zwakala guilty of shooting and killing Kimberley Boys High learner, Amogelang Assegai. His co-accused, who was allegedly the driver of the vehicle that sped off after Assegai was shot, was found not…
Western Cape police have arrested two suspects and seized abalone valued at approximately R7 million. 1 minute Western Cape police have arrested two suspects and seized abalone valued at approximately R7 million during an operation in Wellington. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says officers received information that a truck loaded with abalone was destined for Gauteng….
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, says the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%. This means that the prime lending rate drops to 10,5%. Kgyanyago was speaking in Pretoria. The MPC also cut the repo rate by 25 basis points at…
A crane has been sourced to assist in lifting out the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) vehicle that was swept by water at the lower bridge inside the river in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Police divers recovered one body on Friday. Two SANDF members are believed to have been in the vehicle when it was swept…
SA’s top ultra-marathon runner Gerda Steyn. 2 minutes South Africa’s top ultra-marathon runner Gerda Steyn says she definitely feels there’s a target on her back in Sunday’s Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Steyn chalked up a hat trick last year by finishing first in three consecutive Comrades Marathons, setting new records for both the…
Person behind bars Correctional Services Minister, Pieter Groenewald says he is in talks with other government departments, including Home Affairs, to come up with a system of sending convicted foreign nationals back to their home countries to serve their sentences there. Groenewald has lamented the high cost of having foreigners serve their sentences in South…
Race marathon runners seen in the picture. The 24,000 runners of the Cape Town Marathon will receive sponsored entry into next year’s race after this year’s event was cancelled. Overnight winds caused major damage to race infrastructure. Cape Town Marathon CEO Clark Gardner says, “We have been absolutely blown away by all the support, all…
Funeral service for Theresa Solomon. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has described the city’s late former mayor, Theresa Solomon, as a leader who made a significant impact in uplifting the most vulnerable people. Solomon’s funeral is underway in Lansdowne. She died last week at the age of 79. Hill-Lewis says Solomon cared for communities. “She wanted…
Unemployment graphic. 2 minutes A 26-year-old man living with a disability says lack of employment opportunities has led him to start his own business. Bongeleni Khumalo from Elim outside Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, was born with cerebral palsy and uses crutches to walk. The condition is described as a disorder caused by abnormal brain development that…
