LIVE: Woman appears in court on child porn, money laundering charges
1 minute The case of a 25-year-old woman facing charges of possession of child pornography and money laundering will continue in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg.
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Political parties suggest alternatives to proposed VAT increase
A calculator and pen depicted in the picture. 3 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana should follow what it calls a six-point plan it has crafted, a guide in preventing tax increase when tabling the budget. The party made these sentiments as part of outlining its expectations on the reported reduction…
Nongqunga replaces Zungula as ATM president
Former ATM President Vuyolwethu Zungula 2 minutes Professor Caesar Nongqunga has been announced as the new president of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), replacing Vuyolwethu Zungula. The party announced the move in a statement, saying the decision was made by the National Executive Committee to separate the roles of party advocacy and organisational building. Zungula…
‘Unfinished houses harbouring thieves’
A BULAWAYO councillor has urged the local authority to engage owners of unfinished houses to come up with a way forward amid indications some of the properties are now hideouts for criminals. A BULAWAYO councillor has urged the local authority to engage owners of unfinished houses to come up with a way forward amid indications…
Amakhosi beat DRC’s AS Simba 3-1
Kaizer Chiefs players during the pre-season tour in the Netherlands. Kaizer Chiefs have advanced to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after an impressive 3-1 win over AS Simba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chiefs enjoyed a comfortable 3-nil lead at half-time at the Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto. Also joining Chiefs in…
Political Killings Task Team dockets come up during Sibiya’s court appearance
Major-General Shadrack Sibiya. The issue of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Political Killings Task Team dockets has come up in the High Court in Pretoria, where Major-General Shadrack Sibiya is challenging his suspension. The South African Police Services has clarified that the original dockets will remain with the KZN Political Killings Task Team, while copies will be…
Four suspects killed in shootout with KZN police
Barrier tape and gun cartridges. Four alleged suspects have been shot and fatally wounded in a shootout without police in Woodlands south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Police says three others have been arrested whilst the search for those who fled the scene is ongoing. The suspects were wanted for a number of serious crimes. Meanwhile,…
Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour set down for FNB Stadium
FILE PHOTO: American Travis Scott performs at Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Denmark, July 5, 2019. Helle Arensbak / Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS Global hip-hop star Travis Scott is officially bringing his Circus Maximus Tour to South Africa, with a major stop at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on October 11. The Grammy-nominated rapper and producer, known for…
“Tswaing’s water crisis needs urgent action”
Tswaing Local Municipality 2 minutes The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, says the dire water shortage in the Tswaing Local Municipality in the North West requires political intervention backed by technical support. This follows his visit to the area to assess the state of water supply infrastructure, as residents say they have…
Nelson Mandela Bay warns residents of heavy rain, thundershowers
Rain drops hitting the roof of a house. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has alerted residents to severe weather conditions of widespread rain and thundershowers expected from Sunday. This after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an advisory warning of weather conditions that might cause localised flooding, especially in low-lying areas, informal settlements and…