VBS Mutual Bank building. A forensic accountant is expected to conclude his testimony in the case of looting the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank on Thursday. Ryan Sacks compiled forensic reports on the looting of the bank. He has been testifying in the trial of former Thulamela Municipal Mayor, Avhashoni Tshifhango, in the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes…
A community member grabs a piece of fruit at the food market A new study commissioned by Food Forward SA and the University of Cape Town has revealed that the crisis of food insecurity in South Africa is deepening. High food prices have affected approximately 16 million people, especially female and youth-headed households. The…
A dairy cow stops to look up while feeding at a dairy farm. The City of Ekurhuleni says residents need to submit a written notice at least 14 days before slaughtering animals for religious or cultural purposes. The city says traditional and religious slaughtering is an important part of many celebrations. It, however, says this…
FILE | Church pews. Pastors from across the Western Cape will be marching to Parliament on Thursday to voice their opposition to proposed regulations on churches. The move follows the cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission’s call for greater oversight of religious organisations. The CRL recently introduced a peer-review mechanism aimed at promoting accountability…
SA R100 notes Markets have reacted positively to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) but analysts caution that the optimism is mostly short-term. The rand edged up a third of a percent against the dollar at the close of trade as investors welcomed Treasury’s commitment to fiscal consolidation. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the MTBPS…
(File Image) Westbury residents are protesting against the increase in gang violence in the area. The case of five suspects arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Westbury last month is expected to resume on Thursday in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. They are facing charges of murder and attempted murder. This is after two teenagers…
A man handcuffed A 30-year-old Limpopo-based lekompo musician is expected to make his first appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in connection with attempted murder. The popular musician was arrested in the company of his lawyer in Polokwane on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspect was arrested following an incident…
Mayibuye Africa Party leader Floyd Shivambu Leader of the Mayibuye Africa Party Floyd Shivambu has called for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into Black Poverty. He was addressing party members in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, at a public engagement to give a progress report on the fledgling party’s progress to build itself. The…
Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee hears testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde, Chief of Staff in the office of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who is currently on special leave. Live proceedings below:
Worker cutting maize plants A maize farmer in Bloemfontein has expressed his concern with the recent early rains. Farmer Laurens Schlebusch says the early rains are not conducive for planting maize. Schlebusch says the early rains are a sign the province could experience mid-summer drought which can be detrimental to maize growth. He says the…
