A street money changer counts South African rands. 1 minute National Treasury says until the passing of the new Budget, government services will continue to be funded under Section 29 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). This allows spending of up to 45% of last year’s Budget during the first four months, and up…
Complainant Andiswa Mengo testifies at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge on January 21, 2025. 3 minutes Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge’s counsel’s earlier request to subpoena retired Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to the Judicial Conduct Tribunal has seemingly found meaning before the fact-finding body….
1 minute Motorists have been advised to exercise caution as protest in Protea Glen, south of Johannesburg, disrupts traffic. The protest began early this morning after residents have been without water for over a week. They accused Joburg Water of failing to restore supply in the area. Residents have blocked the R558. Motorists have been…
A graphic depicting insurance 3 minutes South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has emphasised that the insurance industry must seek to strengthen societal resilience amid growing environmental and technological insurance related risks. Delegates at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Annual Conference in Cape Town heard that cyber security and climate change…
A prison fence. 1 minute A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to five life sentences by the Bloemfontein Regional Court in the Free State. He was found guilty of five counts of rape dating back to 2019. Police Spokesperson Mahlomola Kareli says Anthony Trevor Watson’s modus operandi involved meeting his victims under various pretenses and…
Moroadi Cholota is former PA of then Free State premier, Ace Magashule 1 minute The trial-within-a-trial in the R255 million asbestos roof removal corruption case is expected to resume in the Free State High court in Bloemfontein tomorrow morning. Judge Phillip Loubser adjourned proceedings last week to allow the prosecution to bring its next witness….
African Congress for Transformation leader and former African National Congress Secretary-General and Free State Premier, Ace Magashule. 1 minute The trial of former Free State Premier Ace Magashule who is accused number 13 in the asbestos roof removal case involving R255 million is finally under way at the High Court in Bloemfontein with indications that…
Minister Gwede Mantashe addressing the Mining Indaba in Cape Town. 4 minutes Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says Africa must use its rich mineral endowment as leverage against the United States and not fear the threats made. Mantashe was speaking at the 31st Invest in African Mining Indaba taking place this week…
