LIVE | Ramaphosa addresses Stellies’ Social Justice Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the keynote address at Stellenbosch University’s Social Justice Summit at the CTICC. LIVE:
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Lesufi appoints Roche Mogorosi as acting HOD for Community Safety
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed Roche Mogorosi as acting Head of Department (HOD) for Community Safety with immediate effect. This follows the suspension of HOD Nontsikelelo Sisulu and the Chief Financial Officer, Mduduzi Malope, earlier this week. The suspensions follow the outcomes of an investigation conducted by the provincial forensic…
DA to unveil its Johannesburg mayoral candidate for 2026 LGE
Helen Zille is the one of three of the DA’s contenders for the 2026 mayorship of the City of Joburg. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is expected to unveil its candidate for Johannesburg Mayor in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) this Saturday morning. Good morning South Africa, today I will announce the DA’s Mayoral candidate…
LIVE: SAFA President Jordaan and his co-accused appear in court
President of the South African Football Association, Danny Jordaan, and his two co-accused are back at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Ekurhuleni. Jordaan, SAFA Chief Financial Officer, Groni Hluyo, as well as Grit Communications Director, Trevor Neethling, face charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. It’s alleged Jordaan used the association’s resources for…
Parly committee criticises Nersa over electricity tariff increase
National Energy Regulator of South Africa offices in Arcadia, Pretoria. 2 minutes Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has criticised the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for approving Eskom’s application for an increase in electricity tariffs. Last year, Nersa approved the power utility’s 12,7% tariff increase application starting from the first of…
SABC Bill doesn’t address sustainability of the broadcaster: Malatsi
Communications and Digital Technology Minister, Solly Malatsi 2 minutes Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has defended his decision to withdraw the SABC Bill. The decision has triggered mixed reaction. Malatsi used his Ministerial power to notify the National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza about the withdrawal of the Bill. The Bill seeks to repeal…
“Asmal believed international law was important for liberation”
Retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke delivered the keynote address at the 10th Kader Asmal Annual Memorial Lecture on November 7, 2024. 2 minutes Retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says the late Kader Asmal believed that international law was important for the enhancement of liberation. He delivered the keynote address at the 10th Kader…
Ekurhuleni man nabbed with explosives, military uniforms and firearms
A 47-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged possession of explosives, military uniforms, firearms and unlicensed ammunition in Ekurhuleni on Gauteng’s East Rand. Ekurhuleni Metro Police spokesperson Millicent Kekana says law enforcement officials received information that led to the arrest. Kekana says explosive experts went to the scene and seized the items. She says…
‘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…
1,105 arrests in N West among some of Operation Shanela’s successes
[File photo] Police in the North West Province say a total of 1,105 arrests and recoveries of 284 kilograms of copper cables, two firearms, 160 rounds of ammunition, drugs and liquor, were among the notable successes of their Operation Shanela 2. Police say the operations, which were conducted throughout the province between Monday last week…