Lessons in security and crowd control were learned on that fateful day. 2 minutes On this day, 24 years ago, 43 football spectators lost their lives during a Soweto Derby featuring Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at Ellis Park. Both were in contention for league honours, and interest in the match was unprecedented. The stadium…
Empty courtroom 1 minute The Acornhoek Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga has postponed the murder case against 40-year-old Portia Moeng accused of being involved in the murder of her 83-year-old mother, Mandenane Maonye. Moeng allegedly conspired with her 26-year-old niece, and a 25-year-old pastor, Thapelo Khoza to kill Maonye for life insurance proceeds. Maonye’s lifeless body…
Joshlin Smith’s mother during court proceedings 1 minute Judge Nathan Erasmus has used humour to bring court proceedings back into focus during cross examination in the Joshlin Smith trial within a trial hearing. Justice Erasmus has on more than one occasion asked Advocate Nobahle Mkabayi to place her questions in context. Captain Philip Seekoei, who…
A court gavel, handcuffs and law books. 1 minute The Ermelo Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga has again postponed the case of nine suspects arrested in connection with the murder of police officer, Piet Pretorius. Pretorius, who was the Ermelo Vehicle Investigation Unit Commander, was gunned down in January this year. Five of the suspects were…
Kenyan workers prepare clothes for export. 1 minute Investment analyst Roy Mutooni says Africa should start searching for new trade markets in the continent as the US imposes tariffs on countries around the world. Many countries including China have imposed tough reciprocal tariffs. Mutooni says the biggest advantage for investment is now in Africa itself…
Damage to structures during the collapse of a George building in the Western Cape on 06 May 2024. 1 minute The Human Settlements Department says it has referred three of the five suspended employees of the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) allegedly linked to the George building collapse to be probed by the SAPS….
Counterfeit t-shirts. 1 minute Police say over R7-million worth of counterfeit and illicit goods have been seized this week. The takedown operation targeted shops in Pretoria central and Centurion. Over 2 000 items were seized including high-end counterfeit clothing, shoes, handbags, caps, watches, sunglasses and belts. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says, “Last month, the…
File image: A Spaza shops in the Johannesburg CBD. 1 minute Co-operative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the eight year old boy who allegedly consumed contaminated snacks in Soweto is receiving the best medical care. The boy however remains in the intensive care unit at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital after he fell ill shortly…
1 minute The state is opposing bail in the case of a 58-year-old teacher who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl at a primary school in Makotopong outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The teacher, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the minor, is applying for bail in the Mankweng Magistrates’ Court outside Polokwane. He…
Increased water at Bloemhof Dam releases to 2200 cubic metres per second on April 8, 2025. 1 minute The Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality, which includes the towns of Bloemhof and Christiana in the North West says it is trying to evacuate some residents from the banks of the Vaal River. It is referring to residents whose…
