Multi-million rand asbestos trial postponed

A gavel and a block in a court room. 1 minute The R255 million asbestos trial in the Free State High Court which resumed this morning has been postponed to tomorrow following a brief appearance. This is to allow the prosecution to prepare written submissions replying to accused 17 Moroadi Cholota‘s request to have a…

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Judicial Tribunal into Judge Mbenenge’s conduct resumes

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal. 1 minute The Judicial Conduct Tribunal (JCT) tasked with investigating sexual harassment allegations against  Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge will continue in Johannesburg on Monday. The tribunal will sit for the next 10 days. It stems from a complaint filed in January 2023…

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Banyana beat the DRC to secure spot at 2026 Wafcon tournament

Banyana Banyana players celebrate a victory. South Africa have secured their place in next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Morocco. Banyana Banyana beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their second leg qualifier at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto last night. Mexico-based striker, Thembi Kgatlana, celebrated her return to the…

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Kenny Fihla appointed new Absa CEO

1 minute Kenny Fihla has been appointed as the new Absa CEO. Fihla, who serves as Standard Bank Group Deputy Chief Executive and CEO of Standard Bank South Africa, resigned from all his executive positions with effect from June 13. Absa says Fihla’s appointment is effective from July 17, subject to regulatory approval. Charles Russon has…

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