A gavel used in the court of law. 1 minute The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed with costs the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Political Party and its leader, former President Jacob Zuma’s bid to invalidate the SABC’s use of the term “Government of National Unity” (GNU). This comes after the MK Party and Zuma…
The aftermath of the N3 accident. 1 minute The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport says bad weather contributed to a large number of road accidents during the festive season. Department Spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya says although official figures are yet to be released, preliminary reports point to an increase in the number of fatalities. “The report that…
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appears in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is expected back in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday for a bail application. Matlala, his wife and three others are facing charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Matlala allegedly ordered a hit on his…
Person holds SA money Cape Town-based non-profit organisation Inyathelo has welcomed the Financial Action Task Force’s (FAFT) decision to remove South Africa from its greylist. The NGO’s Acting Executive Director, Feryal Domingo, says the move is a major milestone that restores confidence in the country’s financial systems. RELATED VIDEO | SA finally exit FATF greylist…
Taylor Fritz of the US. 1 minute World number four, Taylor Fritz, seems determined to end America’s title drought in the men’s singles in Melbourne. He dropped just five games in his first-round match at the Australian Open, cruising to a 6-2, 6-love, 6-3 victory over countryman Jenson Brooksby. Fritz had a breakthrough year in…
Police seen in Diepkloof 1 minute Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi Mabaso says they want to know how a portion of the Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto ended up in private hands. This after hostel residents embarked on a violent protest over the land and the dilapidated state of the hostel. Two people died following the…
Jukskei River flooding 1 minute A 26-year-old man who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, remains unaccounted for. The man disappeared on New Year’s Day while attempting to cross a pipeline on the Jukskei River during a flash flood. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon says…
The Howick Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal has heard that R70 000 was paid as a hit on the chief whip of the Umngeni Municipality, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu. This is part of the state’s submission in the bail application by murder accused Inkosi Simphiwe Zuma from the Nxamalala Tribal Authority. It’s alleged that he ordered the hit on Ndlovu. Zuma, who is related to Ndlovu, is…
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge appearing at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 08 July 2025. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal will on Tuesday hear closing arguments in the sexual harassment case involving Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. A court official, Andiswa Mengo, lodged a complaint against Mbenenge in 2021. She claims the Judge President…
THE second edition of the NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon THE second edition of the NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon returns next month amid expectations of a high turnout given the interest it generated in its maiden voyage last year. The marathon, which seeks to promote rural tourism as well as a culture of fitness…
