[FILE] Suspects in the diamond scam appear before the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute The bail application of diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg is ongoing at the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court in Pretoria. Liebenberg, who is representing himself, faces multiple charges including fraud, racketeering, and theft. The charges stem from an alleged investment scam in which investors…
The City of Johannesburg and the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) are set to face off at the Johannesburg high court this morning, over the metro’s removal of informal traders in certain parts of the city. In recent months, the City implemented a programme to remove traders operating without authorisation, as part of reclaiming back the…
1 minute The African National Congress (ANC)’s regional elective conference in the Peter Mokaba region in Limpopo has been postponed indefinitely due to unresolved disputes. The conference was scheduled to start yesterday, just outside Polokwane. The party’s current regional chairperson and Polokwane Municipality Executive Mayor, John Mpe, is expected to run for a third term….
[FILE IMAGE] General view at the start of a track event. 1 minute The first day of the South African Senior Track and Field Championships has kicked off with a bang. Despite the inclement weather in Potchefstroom, the comeback athlete Gift Leotlela pipped Bayanda Walaza in a premier men’s 100m photo finish race. In the…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission, continues hearing testimony from Witness F. On Tuesday, the Commission explored Witness F’s relationship with suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya and Steve Motsumi, a man believed to…
File: Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has submitted over 38 000 individual objections to Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton Mckenzie, on the geographical name changes of five towns in the province. The party says the name changes were implemented without proper consultations with residents…
The North West Provincial Government says progress has been made in its efforts to commercialise provincial nature reserves as part of its Provincial Growth and Development Strategy. Premier Lazarus Mokgosi says the province has secured investment commitments exceeding R420 million, with investors providing bank guarantees and proof of financial capacity. The initiative will involve lease…
File photo: President Cyril Ramaphosa holds up the signed Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the full implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. During a signing ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria in September, Ramaphosa announced a three-month delay in the implementation of two contested…
A gavel used in the court of law. 1 minute The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed with costs the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Political Party and its leader, former President Jacob Zuma’s bid to invalidate the SABC’s use of the term “Government of National Unity” (GNU). This comes after the MK Party and Zuma…
Dr Ferrus’ funeral service is under way at the VGK church in Worcester Internationally renowned South African poet, writer, and activist, Dr Diana Ferrus‘ funeral is underway at the VGK Church in Worcester, Boland. Ferrus died at the age of 72. Her poem “I’ve come to take you home” was a catalyst for the return…
