Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala says the government is planning to evict people who have illegally occupied more than 40 state-owned properties in the North West. Zikalala announced Operation Bring Back in Potchefstroom. The operation is part of a nationwide plan to reclaim unlawfully occupied and hijacked government properties. Zikalala says…
EFF members seen outside the the Regional Court in kuGompo where their leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment. The newly elected Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Executive Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in the Regional Court in kuGompo City…
Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande accused in the murders of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane The case against Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused in the murders of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, has been formally transferred to the Durban High Court. The brothers face several charges, including double…
A person in handcuffs following an arrest. Six suspects who allegedly shot at police and evaded arrest last month have been apprehended in Umhlali on the north coast of Durban. Police say the suspects were wanted for serious crimes, including murder, as well as house and business robberies. They are believed to have been terrorising…
Attempted murder accused Bellarmine Mugabe has pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and contravening South Africa’s immigration laws. His co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, defeating ends of justice, illegal immigration, and possession of ammunition. The pair is appearing in the Alexandra Regional Court north of Johannesburg. This relates to a shooting incident…
Female Killed in Durban North Crash A driver was killed in a head-on collision involving two vehicles on the M4 Northern Freeway near the Broadway off-ramp in Durban North. Spokesperson for a private ambulance service, Garrith Jamieson, said emergency responders arrived on the scene to find both vehicles extensively damaged. “Paramedics arrived on the scene to…
Western Cape Minister for Economic Development and Tourism Ivan Meyer says astro tourism is contributing to job creation, particularly in rural communities. Astro-tourism is a niche travel experience focused on observing the night sky, celestial events such as eclipses or meteor showers, and visiting locations with minimal light pollution, such as dark sky reserves. Meyer…
Suspended Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Suspended Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi has testified that he considers Sergeant Fannie Nkosi a very close friend. Mnisi, who was suspended on Wednesday, has been implicated at the Inquiry by Nkosi in alleged tender rigging. He told the Commission that he met…
Western Cape residents are being encouraged to use public transport instead of private vehicles to help reduce traffic congestion. The call comes as authorities marked the inaugural World Public Transport Day. The initiative, led by the International Association of Public Transport, aims to highlight the role of public transport in reducing travel costs and improving…
South African men’s sevens team The South African men’s sevens team had mixed results on day one of the Hong Kong event, while the women lost both their matches. The men beat Uruguay 12-7 in their opening encounter, but Spain gave them a 31-12 hiding in the 2nd match. The Blitzboks will have to beat Argentina on…
