Australia’s Will Skelton Australia’s hopes of bringing in Will Skelton for the remaining two tests in their end-of-season tour have been dashed after the totemic lock suffered an ankle injury playing club rugby in France. Skelton’s heft and physicality have added greatly to Australia’s forward power when he has been available this season, but the…
Court gavel and book The murder trial of Alberto Matthews, accused of killing his ex-wife Mandy Bailey nearly two years ago, is nearing conclusion. The Northern Cape High Court heard closing arguments in the matter on Wednesday. The State argued that Matthews admit that he was at the murder scene and that two witnesses corroborated…
ANC Ekurhuleni secretary, Jongizizwe Dlabathi The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has denied protecting the suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Yesterday, the City of Ekurhuleni announced the suspension of Mkhwanazi, following testimonies from two of his colleagues at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. They revealed Mkhwanazi’s alleged corruption and political…
A view shows a plant of Azovstal Iron and Steel Works during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine on May 15, 2022. The African National Congress (ANC) is calling on government to spare no effort in establishing the circumstances surrounding 17 South Africans reportedly trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of…
EMPD vehicle City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says there’s a process under way to root out the City’s Metro Police (EMPD) officials found guilty of committing crimes. The Madlanga Commission has heard that almost 300 officers have criminal records or are awaiting trial for serious offences. On Tuesday, EMPD Deputy Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi…
Accused one in the Senzo Meyiwa trial Muzi Sibiya in the dock. The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial says it is ready to call a new witness. One of the accused, Muzi Sibiya, has wrapped up his testimony in the High Court in Pretoria. Sibiya and four others are on trial for killing…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement for 2025. It comes during a period of uncertainty and skepticism among many South Africans. LIVE |
Tshwane Metro Police Department truck loaded with confiscated goods. The City of Tshwane has arrested four officials and four Chinese nationals after uncovering a prostitution ring in the Pretoria CBD. City officials conducted a raid in which they arrested 30 other people on Tuesday night. Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya says they are determined to…
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla State witness, Sara-Jane Trent, an admitted attorney and a former employee of forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, who laid a criminal charge against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla in 2021, is continuing her testimony in the Durban High Court. On Tuesday, Defence Advocate Dali Mpofu, during cross-examination, argued that Trent was pushing a political agenda against his…
South African money notes and coins. ActionSA says the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) should focus on measures that will boost economic growth and reduce unemployment. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is scheduled to table the 2025 mid-term budget in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. He will provide an update on the country’s economic performance. ActionSA MP Alan…
