OUTA urges govt to consider 10-year validity for drivers’ licences
The department confirmed plans to extend the validity period from five years to eight years.
South Africa
News24 | Former Cape Town mayor Theresa Solomon dies
Former mayor of Cape Town and anti-apartheid activist Theresa Solomon died on Monday at the age of 79 after a period of illness.
Epileptic teenager dies in Limpopo initiation school
The initiate had a history of epilepsy and was on medical treatment when he was taken to the school.
SAPHOR calls for transparency in out-of-court settlements
The settlement aims to alleviate the backlog of court cases.
Trial of alleged instigator in July 2021 unrest to commence
Khanyile faces charges including incitement to commit public violence.
Concerns raised over inhumane conditions in Jhb’s hijacked buildings
The City of Joburg has been cracking down on illegal occupations in hijacked buildings.
Limpopo police pounce on five illegal miners
The illegal miners will also be charged with contravening immigration laws.
Motsoaledi to act on report into medical aid schemes’ discrimination
They found it to be true that there’s racial profiling and racial action taken against black doctors
Mbenenge says relationship with Mengo was flirtatious, not romantic
Mengo has previously testified that the alleged advances were unwanted.
News24 | Police divers recover body of suspected shark attack victim on KZN’s South Coast
Police divers have recovered a body believed to be that of a missing fisherman on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast.
News24 | No men show up to safety meeting after woman, 102, raped and killed in Eastern Cape village
No men attended a community meeting called two days after the rape and murder of a 102-year-old woman in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, last week.
It’s a campaign to shame me – it is lies: Mbenenge
“It is incumbent on you to investigate in a true sense of the word, to interview people…”
Wimbledon’s AI Line Judges Face Backlash Over Missed Calls, Player Frustration
Wimbledon’s debut of AI-powered line judges is drawing criticism from players who say the technology is making costly errors during matches. This year marks the first time the tournament replaced human line judges with an electronic line calling system (ELC). British player Emma Raducanu said a missed out call by the AI led to her […]
‘Masemola asks police officers to continue with their work’
He says it is of utmost importance that President Cyril Ramaphosa deal with the situation speedily.
Call for stronger BRICS, G20 synergy to champion developing nations
Call for stronger BRICS, G20 synergy to champion developing nations
By Gabi Khumalo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa says Brazil’s leadership of BRICS and COP30, together with South Africa’s Presidency of the G20, provides a unique opportunity to send a strong signal of unity and solidarity in support of the rights and interests of developing economy...
News24 | Cape Town magistrate dismisses recusal bid of drug-accused bank boss
A senior Standard Bank manager arrested in connection with 15 bricks of cocaine and guns found at a Cape Town storage unit has lost his bid for the recusal of the magistrate presiding over his case.
News24 | Mbalula calls for Ramaphosa to act swiftly on Mchunu, says ANC ‘won’t defend wrongdoing’
As pressure mounts for President Cyril Ramaphosa to act swiftly on Police Minister Senzo Mchunu amid allegations of political interference in the police, the ANC has deferred the matter to the government.
News24 | Livingstone Hospital task team to report on interventions after staff exodus crisis
A report on staffing issues that have led to doctors leaving the Livingstone Hospital in Gqeberha in droves is expected to be presented to senior officials in the Eastern Cape Department of Health on Tuesday.
Toasting the successes of SA’s Constitutional Court
Toasting the successes of SA’s Constitutional Court
Just as birthdays are traditionally marked with celebration and some reflection, South Africa’s Constitutional Court recently blew out the candles in celebration of its 30th birthday, having continued to make a positive impact on society.Few of us can envision a democratic South Africa minus the apex court that was birthed by...
INFOGRAPHIC | Web of individuals implicated by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi named Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in his allegations
Europe-bound young dancers from Taung appeal for financial assistance
They say dancing has helped them shape their lives and stay away from negative influences.