Immanuela David, Floriana Joseph and Ndilinasho Joseph accused of breaking into the Phala Phala farm and stealing foreign currency The third state witness in the Phala Phala farm case told the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo that he made the first statement to the police under duress. The witness has disregarded his initial oral statement taken…
State witness Lourentia Lombaard testifies in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case. 2 minutes In a dramatic turn of events at the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial, the Kelly Smith’s lawyer has said his client believes Lourentia Lombaard and her boyfriend, Ayanda Letoni, are the masterminds behind Joshlin’s disappearance. Lombaard is the state’s key…
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for an unknown number of suspects following two separate cash-in-transit heists on Monday. The first incident took place in Cottonlands near Ndwedwe, north of Durban, while the other happened in Pietermaritzburg. Both incidents reportedly happened around the same time. Police say the robbers were able to get away with…
ArriveAlive road sign. 3 minutes The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, together with Premier Panyaza Lesufi, have officially launched the Easter Road Safety Campaign. This, as the Easter season is characterised by high traffic volumes, with motorists driving to various holiday destinations. The activation is aimed at creating awareness of dangers posed by drunken…
Moroadi Cholota in the dock at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court (October 2024). 1 minute The Free State High Court has dismissed with costs former Premier Ace Magashule’s personal assistant Moroadi Cholota’s application to have her arrest declared unlawful and unconstitutional. She sought to have her fraud and corruption charges withdrawn. The 37-year-old is facing charges…
Hellen Zille speaking to the media in Cape Town. Democratic Alliance (DA) member of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee for Higher Education Karabo Khakhau has arrived at the Cape Town Central police station to lay criminal charges against Higher Education and Training Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane. DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille and the party’s Deputy Chief…
Gauteng MEC Panyaza Lesufi Lesufi speaking at a government engagement. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has released the performance agreements for all Members of the Executive Council (MECs) for the province to the public. His office says this move is part of the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU)’s commitment to building a capable, ethical and developmental…
A classroom with school furniture. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says school safety should be a collaborative effort of government departments, communities and local municipalities. This Commission launched its annual “State of Schools Report” in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The 2025 report highlighted systemic challenges such as school safety and pit latrines. “The issue of…
Rain seen from the windscreen of a car. 1 minute The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) says it should be able to respond to all emergencies related to persistent rains in the city. This after one person died and two others were taken to hospital following a crash on Republic Road towards Cresta…
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile attending the national launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign 3 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile says a full year of action is required to combat gender-based violence and femicide, not just 16 days. He was delivering the keynote address at the…
