Hillary Gardee murder trial postponed to 12 December
File image | A framed picture of Hillary Gardee. The Hillary Gardee murder trial has been postponed to the 12th of next month in the Mpumalanga High Court sitting in Mbombela. This is the fifth postponement of the trial. The reasons the court has cited include allowing the accused, Rassie Nkune, to secure a new legal…
Van der Merwe says Le Roux’s presence will help him play natural game
Springboks training on the field, 9 July 2025. Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe says the presence of veteran fullback Willie le Roux will provide him with the assurance to play his natural game tomorrow afternoon. Van der Merwe will make his second appearance against Italy. He made his first appearance more than a year…
Rise Mzansi to picket at DTIC, demands gambling law reforms
Picture that shows a keyboard, cards, chips and dice Rise Mzansi will picket outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition in Pretoria, calling for urgent reforms to the country’s gambling laws on Friday. The party plans to hand over a memorandum of demands, outlining the party’s seven-point plan to overhaul the gambling industry. #GamblingReformsNOW…
Kenny Fihla appointed new Absa CEO
1 minute Kenny Fihla has been appointed as the new Absa CEO. Fihla, who serves as Standard Bank Group Deputy Chief Executive and CEO of Standard Bank South Africa, resigned from all his executive positions with effect from June 13. Absa says Fihla’s appointment is effective from July 17, subject to regulatory approval. Charles Russon has…
Proteas rally with strong bowling display in Kolkata test
Proteas players celebrate after getting a wicket. South Africa have bowled themselves back into the contest on day two of the first cricket test against India in Kolkata. India, who resumed their first innings on 37 for one in reply to the Proteas‘ first innings total of 159 all out, were bowled out for 189…
DA blames ANC for Trump’s decision to cut off funding
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media 1 minute Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the African National Congress (ANC) should take responsibility for the recent executive order issued by United States President Donald Trump. This after Trump signed an executive order, cutting off financial aid to South Africa and allowing…
Shadrack Sibiya denies receiving impalas from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala
Shadrack Sibiya testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 23 February 2026. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya has denied receiving impalas from attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Evidence before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry shows that Sibiya forwarded images of two impalas that were in distress, to General Khosi Senthumule. The…
Zinplex slams SAHPRA warning on children’s Zinc supplements
Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are arranged on a table in a photo illustration. Health supplement company Zinplex has criticised Health Products Regulatory Authority, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) over its warning on children’s products containing Zinc Picolinate and Selenium. SAHPRA says the ingredients are not permitted for under-18s due to safety concerns. However, Zinplex…
NUMSA calls for moratorium on retrenchments, closure of smelters
National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) to march to the office of the Presidency in Pretoria. The National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) is expected to march to the Office of the Presidency in Pretoria today to demand government’s urgent intervention on the closure of smelters in the country. The union is protesting against the planned job…