Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing. The case against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to the 15th of April for closing arguments. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments of which the defense called social worker, Jessie Thompson, today. In…
Moroadi Cholota at the High Court in Bloemfontein. The former personal assistant of Ace Magashule, Moroadi Cholota, says that the asbestos trial is an opportunity for the truth to come out. Cholota spoke to the media today after the Constitutional Court affirmed that her extradition from the US was unlawful. Cholota was extradited from the…
[FILE IMAGE]: Dried-out branches are seen amongst caked mud. Western Cape authorities have warned of an impending drought across the province. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) is predicting lower than average rainfall for a second consecutive year. The provincial Department of Local Government says water management systems are lagging behind in a number of…
[File Image]: Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza delivering the State of the City Address. City of Ekurhuleni mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has dismissed allegations linking him to the killing of the City’s former Chief Auditor, Mpho Mafole. The mayor briefed the media in Germiston following media reports that he attempted to interfere in investigations into wrongdoings in…
Taxis at a rank The National Association of School Governing Bodies in Sedibeng, south of Gauteng, is calling on the provincial government to ensure strict compliance with scholar transport regulations. The association’s regional secretary, Thabiso Radebe, has been speaking at the memorial service for the 14 pupils who died in a scholar transport minibus taxi…
A drop of water from a tap. The City of Ekurhuleni has dismissed allegations that the water supply in Tsakani, Duduza, Langaville and KwaThema has been poisoned. Claims have been circulating on social media about the quality of water in these areas. City Spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, says water is tested on a daily basis and…
Justice Mlambo says while Cholota’s extradition was unlawful, it does not deprive the high court of criminal jurisdiction to prosecute. Deputy Chief Justice, Dunstan Mlambo, has ruled that Moroadi Cholota’s case be remitted to the High Court in the Free State. Justice Mlambo says while Cholota’s extradition was unlawful, it does not deprive the high…
Moroadi Cholota who is former PA of then Free State Premier, Ace Magashule The Constitutional Court has found that the extradition of Moroadi Cholota, the former personal assistant to Ace Magashule, was unlawful. Cholota was extradited from the United States in 2024 to face corruption and money laundering charges linked to the Free State asbestos case. The…
The leader of the March and March movement, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma The leader of the March and March movement, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, says at least 40 children of the 2022 flood victims are not going to school because they haven’t been enrolled at the nearby Addington Primary School in Durban. She says they’ve been put on a waiting list. Ngobese-Zuma says…
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says they’ve submitted two requests to the National Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister for a provincial disaster declaration. This is to respond to the water and wildfires crises. Winde says the water situation remains a serious concern in Knysna, Langeberg and Bitou. He told the media in…
