SAPS officer wants bail denied to Vanderbijlpark rape-accused businessman
A SAPS investigating officer has requested that the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court not grant a businessman accused of rape, statutory rape,…
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SAPS under resourcing contributed towards July unrest – Cele
Police under-resourcing had contributed to the violence that rocked KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng last July. Testifying at the Human Rights Commission’s…
WHO scrutinises SA’s medical waste disposal
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has scrutinised South Africa’s capacity to safely dispose of medical waste. Earlier this month, the…
Ethiopia kicks off electricity production at the Blue Nile
Ethiopia has started its electricity production from the Blue Nile. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the milestone multi-billion-dollar project.…
More than 3 months after their murder, families receive the remains of deceased
Families whose loved ones were murdered by a serial killer have finally received the remains of their bodies, after waiting…
Zondo Commission wants April extension of final report
The State Capture Inquiry has asked the North Gauteng High Court for an extension on its submission of the third…
Cele: Crime stats nothing to celebrate
The Western Cape is one of only two provinces that have shown a decrease in murders in the third quarter…
WCED probes alleged racism at Milnerton High School
More allegations of racism at South African schools have come to the fore. The latest is the Milnerton High School.…
City of Joburg disconnects Sandton Mall’s power over R158m in debt
The City of Johannesburg has followed in the footsteps of the Tshwane Municipality in disconnecting services from its debtors who…
Fixing the economy is the most important challenge – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that fixing the economy is the most important challenge that he will address. He has however…
City received over 2600 applications for a 5 year old job advert
More than 2600 people have applied for a five-year-old job advert for the City of Cape Town’s learner law enforcement…
NPA will prioritise corruption cases over the next six months
Some of the cases referred to the National Prosecuting Authority by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) were not court-ready. The…
Winde: Saldanha Bay gas plants will help economy
The Western Cape’s push towards varied sources of electricity and energy have been outlined by Premier Alan Winde. He has concluded…
Two suspects placed at Uitsig mosque murder scene
A witness has placed the two men arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Ashwin Jones at the scene. Redewaan Ostendorp…
Winde: Infrastructure province’s key focus
Premier Alan Winde has announced the formation of a new department that will be focused on infrastructure. He made this…
Job creation & safety of residents on Winde’s SOPA agenda
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde will deliver his annual State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Veldrift this afternoon. In…
‘Fire your entire Cabinet Mr President’ – John Steenhuisen
The DA has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire his entire Cabinet. Party leader John Steenhuisen tabled the motion…
Social grant fight taken to Treasury
Protesters are occupying the National Treasury calling for the implementation of a Basic Income Grant. The 70 members of the Assembly…
‘Ramaphosa wasting State funds’
President Cyril Ramaphosa is ballooning the Presidency by absorbing people from the private sector. Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema…
Gugulethu canal becomes body dumping ground
The canal in Gugulethu where the body of a naked woman was found yesterday is becoming a dumping ground for these…