2 minutes Young Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters attending the party’s 50th anniversary celebrations say they want to hear plans to address youth unemployment in South Africa. The supporters believe the IFP’s role in the government of national unity should be used to create more job opportunities. Philani Nyandeni, from Johannesburg’s Ward 123, says attending…
1 minute The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria today. Live stream:
The opening session of the Urban20SouthAfrica. City of Tshwane Executive Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, has bemoaned what she calls municipalities’ lack of capacity that’s necessary to satisfy the needs of their residents. She made the remarks during the official opening of the three-day Urban 20 Mayoral Summit in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. The summit brought…
South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg. Independent Economist Elize Kruger says the latest economic growth figure is in line with analysts’ expectations. Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the economy expanded by 0.5% in the third quarter of…
File image: Black handcuff with keys. 1 minute A 34-year-old Limpopo man and his 24-year-old accomplice have been arrested for the murder of his 29-year old wife. Police say the man handed himself over to police on Friday. His wife’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the bushes around Kromdraai in the Free…
The City gives assurance that Rea Vaya buses will start operating from Thursday. 1 minute The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Transport has confirmed that Rea Vaya bus services have resumed after being suspended on Tuesday. Operations were halted following the fatal shootings of two Rea Vaya bus drivers on Monday evening. The drivers were…
Former International Criminal Court (ICC) Vice-President, Judge Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng delivering a lecture at UNISA. 2 minutes International Criminal Court (ICC) former Vice-President, Judge Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng says holding accountable some leaders or countries accused of committing crimes against humanity is a complex matter. She says investigating such cases is difficult, especially in…
1 minute South Africa’s rand was little changed early on Monday as investors await Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech later this week, which will provide insights into Africa’s most industrialised economy. At 07:27 GMT, the rand traded at 18.3575 against the U.S. dollar , near its previous closing level of 18.3525. Analysts said all…
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against the Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court continues. Live proceedings below:
Rescue operations at Stilfontein. 1 minute Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s media briefing which was scheduled to take place in Pretoria today has been postponed to a date yet to be announced. He was due to focus on the completion of operations at a disused mine at Stilfontein in the North West. The court-ordered government-led operations…
