The National Prosecuting Authority Head Office in Pretoria. 3 minutes The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that the process of appointing Advocate Paul Pretorius SC to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) is at an advanced stage. The appointment is being facilitated under Section 38 of the NPA Act, which allows the National Director…
A roof top solar installed. 1 minute Energy experts are warning homeowners of the financial consequences of having rooftop solar systems that comply with regulations but are not registered with Eskom. It comes as the power utility and municipalities ramp up efforts to enforce stricter controls on solar systems tied to the grid. Energy expert…
[File image] George building collapse 1 minute Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says several system failures on the side of the National Home Builders Registration Council led to the collapse of the building in George in May last year. The collapse, which took place during construction, caused 34 deaths and dozens of injuries. Briefing Parliament’s…
Rugby balls on the field 1 minute The Bulls have strengthened their top 4 position in the United Rugby Championship, beating Italian side Zebre Parma 63-24 in Pretoria. The home side ran the Italians off their feet, scoring nine tries while Zebre only managed to cross their opponents’ line three times. The Pretoria side opened…
1 minute The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) monetary policy committee is briefing the media on the last interest rate adjustments. LIVE |
SASSA office in Bellville 2 minutes The 11 accused in the R260 million South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) fraud case will be back in the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on the 10th of June to continue their bail application. They are facing more than 1 000 charges related to fraud and theft. The…
1 minute The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday. Live proceedings below:
Casket bearing the body of 5-year-old Siyabonga Mnisi who died from suspected food poisoning after allegedly buying snacks from a spaza shop in Diepkloof, Soweto. 2 minutes International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola has called on South Africans to allow authorities to deal with the issue of foreign-owned spaza shops. Owners of food outlets, including spaza…
Murder case graphic. 1 minute The five people accused of the murder of a police officer in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, have been remanded in custody. The five were arrested after police Lieutenant-Colonel Piet Pretorius was shot and killed in Ermelo last week. Pretorius was ambushed by gunmen while on duty and the state vehicle he was…
Ambulances seen parked outside the department of Health. 1 minute Free State Emergency Medical Services says work during the festive season can be difficult and challenging. The area experiences heavy traffic at this time of year when people transit through it to their holiday destinations. The unit’s personnel say they are on standby and ready…
