Former President Jacob Zuma’s legal team at the Pietermaritzburg High Court. 3 minutes The Pietermaritzburg High Court has reserved judgment in former President Jacob Zuma’s application for leave to appeal the court’s dismissal of his bid to have the lead prosecutor in his corruption trial, Advocate Billy Downer removed. This is Zuma’s second bid to…
At the Healthathon’24 event held in Harare recently, young innovators presented artificial intelligence solutions for cost reduction and accessibility. CIMAS Health Group chief information officer, Foster Akaketwa, has stressed the need for a centralised health management system in the country to combat data fragmentation and ensure vital health information is shared nationwide. He made these…
The State alleged that despite knowing that the issue of his directorship was before the courts, A HARARE legal practitioner appeared in the magistrates court facing a charge of fraud involving US$800 000. Agness Chatsama (38) was jointly-charged with Ariginero Muzeya (65) when she appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded them to November…
SAFA President Danny Jordaan and two co-accused appearing at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court 1 minute South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan and two co-accused are appearing at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, east of Johannesburg, after being arrested this morning. This follows an intensive investigation…
University of Limpopo’s Earth Sciences building. 1 minute The registration of first-year students is underway at the University of Limpopo in Mankweng outside Polokwane. The university’s spokesperson, Victor Kgomoeswana says applicants facing technical glitches due to congestion on the online system should exercise patience. Kgomoeswana says the university received more than 300,000 applications and that…
A logo of the SAPS seen at a police station. 1 minute South Africa does not have the necessary policing resources to stop corruption in the S0uth African Police Service (SAPS) ranks according to crime expert and director of IRS Investigations, Chad Thomas. His remarks come after the arrest of two police officers who were…
Taylor Fritz of the US shakes hands with Jenson Brooksby of the US after winning his first round match 3 minutes Fourth seed Taylor Fritz made a strong start in his bid to end the 22-year Grand Slam drought for American men with a resounding 6-2 6-0 6-3 victory over compatriot Jenson Brooksby at the…
Outside City Hall where Parliament sits. 2 minutes Government is set to spent R240 million in salaries to foot the bill for the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers under the Government of National Unity (GNU). These remuneration benefits for cabinet members will include costs such as VIP protection and housing allowances for the 2025/2026 financial…
1 minute The Lutheran Church says the aim of the first session of Professor Sibusiso Bengu’s memorial service is to comfort the bereaved family. Close friends and family attend the private session at the church in Eshowe, northern KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday. Mourners are attending the second session which features tributes. Professor Bengu died last week…
Rescue teams at Umdloti Beach 1 minute Life Saving South Africa says KwaZulu-Natal has recorded five drownings in the space of two weeks. The majority of these drownings happened at non-bathing beaches where lifeguards do not patrol. Amongst the bathers who are reported to have drowned is a 13-year-old boy and his uncle who tried…
