Interviews underway as JSC seeks next deputy Chief Justice

The three judge presidents eyeing for the Deputy Chief Justice position. Interviews for the position of Deputy Chief Justice are underway in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Wednesday. Over the next two days, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will conduct rigorous interviews with each candidate, assessing their suitability to support and uphold the integrity of the country’s…

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Tanzanian opposition leader appears in court for treason trial

Tanzanian opposition leader and former presidential candidate of CHADEMA party Tundu Lissu holds up constitutional documents at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania May 19, 2025. 3 minutes Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu told his supporters to have no fear as he appeared in court on Monday on charges including…

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Black excellence needed for Joburg mayor role: Mashaba

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says he will only serve as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections in the City of Johannesburg if they cannot find another Dr. Nasiphi Moya. Dr Moya currently serves at the Mayor in the City of Tshwane. Mashaba says…

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Limpopo township left dry amid scorching temperatures

Children cool-off during a heatwave. 3 minutes As Limpopo continues to experience a heatwave, some residents in Kgapane township outside Tzaneen are struggling to cool down due to water shortages. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the heatwave will hit most parts of Limpopo and other provinces until Saturday. Kgapane residents say…

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SA Rugby steals the show at the 2024 New Generation Awards

The 2024 New Generation Awards took place recently on Thursday 26 September in Sandton (Image supplied) The 12th edition of the Awards, which are for social and digital media, integrated marketing and the online tech sector, was held on Thursday 26 September in Sandton and attracted over 500 submissions, from 100 corporates and agencies. The…

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Chelsea dominate with three goals from teenagers

Chelsea’s Tyrique George celebrates scoring their fifth goal. A youthful Chelsea hammered Ajax Amsterdam 5-1 in an eventful Champions League game on Wednesday that included three goals from teenagers, three penalties and a red card, under pouring rain at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca put out a side with an average age of 22…

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Traces of ARVs in water won’t pose health hazards: Mahlobo

Water running out of taps. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has assured the public that the levels of water contamination by antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in South Africa’s water sources will not affect the standard of drinking water. Mahlobo’s comments follow research that was conducted jointly by the North West University’s Unit for Environmental…

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Calls for US$ salaries grow louder

At a time the employers have revealed that they are also suffering from the same economic battles, the life of the Zimbabwean employees now hangs in the balance. THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has made a fresh call for employees to be paid in United States dollars until the government is able to…

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