Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen speaks in Parliament. 1 minute Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says he has no idea what the motive is for the allegations levelled against him by Sakeliga, an organisation opposing BEE. He says the narrative being spread must not affect trade relations for South Africa. Steenhuisen was speaking at a…
Heavy rainfall in the Overstrand region in the Western Cape has led to localised flooding, particularly in the Hawston and Fisherhaven areas. In a statement, the Overstrand Municipality says Disaster Management and operational teams worked into the early hours of this morning, providing temporary relief where possible. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued…
Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating in the Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament 2024. THE bodies of two fishermen, who drowned after their dinghy capsized in Lake Kariba on Friday, have been recovered. Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating…
A chair in a lawyer’s office Concerns are mounting over accountability among legal practitioners. The issue is under the spotlight in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. On Friday, legal practitioners hosted a community outreach engagement. The initiative comes after the disbarring of 57 attorneys since 2018 for alleged misconduct, including the theft of millions of…
Economic Freedom Party (EFF) Julius Malema’s absence at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security. Proceedings of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security started with former Independent Police Investigating Directorate (IPID) Head Robert McBride taking the stand. However, the hearings took a dramatic turn after the Economic Freedom…
Laborie wine farm fire at Paarl. Image credit: Drakenstein Municipality Fire Service A colonial building at the Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl in the Boland has been damaged in a fire. Firefighting helicopters and ground crews have been deployed to the scene to prevent the flames from spreading. Emergency services also reportedly evacuated guests and…
Legal Head Adv. Kemi Behari. Madlanga Commissioner Advocate Sesi Baloyi has raised issue with Ekurhuleni’s legal head Advocate Kemi Behari not implementing IPID’s recommendations that former EMPD deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi be disciplined. Behari sent two letters a day apart to the Ekurhuleni MMC of Safety relating to IPID’s findings against Mkhwanazi. The first letter…
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has told the provincial Ad Hoc committee that the affidavits that were presented by previous witnesses that include of an employee of Naledi Local Municipality Thabo Sejake, a former municipal employee Thabo Appolus and the former Municipal Manager, Modisenyane Segapo, clearly indicate that there was a plot against him. Mokgosi…
African National Congress (ANC) National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe African National Congress (ANC) National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments that some of the country’s best-run municipalities were governed by the Democratic Alliance (DA). VIDEO | ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa takes tough stance on non-performing Councillors [WATCH] ANC National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe has…
Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza speaking at an event. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has denied protecting North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi and forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan. This, after the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema accused Didiza of political protection over her refusal to subpoena the two men. Mogotsi and O’Sullivan…
