Accused in the Meyiwa murder trial Absolom Zungu has denied making a statement to Brigadier Bongani Gininda, lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case. Zungu is the second witness to be called by the defence to testify at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the…
Aerial view of the municipality 2 minutes Political parties in Northern Cape have expressed mixed views following the recall of the Mayor of Sol Plaatje Municipality, Kagisho Sonyoni, who was the youngest mayor to occupy the position in the province. Sonyoni was recalled last week and will be replaced by an NCOP member and former…
Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams seen with his CAF award. 2 minutes The family of Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams continues to see him as a true inspiration to the younger generation of goalkeepers in South Africa. The 32-year-old recently scooped the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award. Williams is also the Mamelodi Sundowns Player of…
Vehicles drive past an Uber pick up point E-hailing organisations say that although they welcome their official recognition as a legal form of public transport, they are concerned about some issues. Last Friday all e-hailing services, including Uber and Bolt were officially recognised following the gazetting of the National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA) by…
FILE | Police officers. The Madlanga Commission has heard how the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) is the only one that has been disbanded. This is according to police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who will be back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission on Friday morning. Evidence brought before the Commission suggests that there…
Renowned producer, Andries (Andre) Scholtz has died peacefully at his home in Cape Town, surrounded by his family, on Monday, 30 September 2024 (image supplied) Since 1985, in a career spanning over five decades in a challenging industry, he played a pivotal role in shaping the South African film landscape. His love for film and…
Bank notes and coins. The Western Cape government says a Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) for the embattled Kannaland Municipality in the Little Karoo will strengthen service delivery for residents. The municipality has been placed under administration by the Western Cape government. It has been plagued by alleged financial mismanagement. Provincial Finance Minister, Deidré Baartman, says…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and other heads of state at the recent G20 Summit 2 minutes South Africa is set to host the Sherpas, Finance, and Central Bank Deputies’ meetings this week, marking a significant moment as the country takes on its year-long presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). The G20, which includes the world’s…
Natural gas pipeline 1 minute Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says diminishing current natural gas reserves in Pande, Mozambique present South Africa with both risk and opportunities. Ramokgopa says South Africa will no longer be able to import natural gas from Mozambique from next year. [WATCH] The African Energy Leadership Centre at Wits Business School…
FILE | Coal power station. An energy expert says nuclear energy has played a role in efforts to diversify energy sources in Africa, but gas, coal and oil will continue to play a big role. Delegates have been attending the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum in Sun City in the North West province. This…
