The accused in the Joslin Smith case, Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn seen in the dock during an appearance. 1 minute The trial into the disappearance case of seven-year-old Joslin Smith is expected to get underway on Monday in the Circuit High Court in Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape. Her mother…
Handcuffs hung on prison bars. 2 minutes A 63-year-old man has started to serve his life term after the Mitchells Plain Regional Court on the Cape Flats sentenced him yesterday. He pleaded guilty to the rape of his then 13-year-old granddaughter. National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila says the man was out on parole for raping his daughter a…
Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema ddressing groundforces at the #EFFPlenum2026. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema has told hundreds of supporters that they must ensure that they persuade South Africa’s youth to vote in the local government elections. Malema was delivering the keynote address at the party’s Voter Registration Campaign at Ghandi Square…
Students are seen in a classroom as they receive lectures about prevention of sexual violence. 1 minute The Eastern Cape Education Department has deregistered a Matatiele-based school, following the refusal of its management to cooperate in an investigation into the rape of a seven-year-old learner. The incident happened in October last year. Education MEC Fundile Gade…
Flowers on a coffin. A four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park in Johannesburg who died after being physically and sexually assaulted, allegedly by her father, will be laid to rest on Tuesday. Her father is facing multiple charges, including murder, rape, assault and child abuse. Her mother, who initially opened a case, now also faces charges…
The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe crossing the Kaaimans River into Wilderness. Transnet is set to host an official signing ceremony on Monday at George in the Western Cape, paving the way for the reintroduction of the iconic Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe. The steam train is finally making a comeback after being out of use since the 2006 floods severely…
Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that the country will not experience load shedding for the remainder of the winter season and through the coming warmers months. The minister gave an update on the state of the national grid in Pretoria today. Ramokgopa says…
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Sindisiwe at the National 2025 Women’s Day commemorations in Nkowankowa in Tzaneen. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the commemoration of Women’s Day is a significant reflection of women’s struggle since the historic march in Pretoria…
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital. 2 minutes The Public Servants Association (PSA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health’s response following the death of 25-year-old medical intern Dr Alulutho Mazwi at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, Durban. It is alleged that Mazwi was forced to work despite being unwell and fainted twice while…
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Acting Police Deputy National Commissioner for Support Services, Lineo Nkhuoa, says disciplinary processes are underway against Sergeant Fannie Nkosi following his testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. It emerged during the proceedings that Nkosi allegedly worked with alleged criminal cartel leaders including Vusimuzi “CAT” Matlala and Katiso “KT” Molefe. Nkhoua says the South African Police Service (SAPS) has…
