Musa Khawula to apply for bail in Randburg Court next week
Khawula is facing charges of defamation of character, hate speech, contravention of Cyber Crimes Act
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Pinging doesn’t link Modack to Kinnear’s murder: lawyer
Nafiz Modack lawyer argues there is no evidence linking pinging of Kinnear’s cellphone to his murder
News24 | Fugitive zama zama boss Tiger may have bribed cops with gold, cash to escape, say colleagues
When James Neo Tshoaeli, a zama zama ringleader known as Tiger, was brought to the surface – police questioned him and then placed him in a van to take him to the Stilfontein police station, where he was to be detained. But he never arrived.
News24 | Western Cape tops in maths but only 25% of pupils wrote subject as matrics opt for maths literacy
While the Western Cape achieved the highest pass rate in maths in the country in the 2024 matric exams, only one out of four pupils in the province, or 14 979, wrote the subject.
News24 | ‘I was scared’: Secretary explains why she replied to Mbenenge’s sexually-charged messages
High Court secretary Andiswa Mengo says she responded to sexually charged text messages from Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge in kind at times because she was afraid of what would happen if she did not.
Closing arguments to be heard in Omotoso, co-accused trial
Omotoso and two co-accused are facing 32 charges including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.
Komani’s ongoing water crisis disrupts services, frustrates locals
The water levels of the dam supplying the area are critically low.
Mengo grilled over allegations against EC Judge President
WARNING: This report includes testimony of a sexual nature that may upset some readers
Policies key to preventing workplace sexual harassment: Adv Madumise
Companies are expected to draw up sexual harassment policy to maintain professional boundaries.
Heatwave sweeps across Western Cape
The Weather Service has issued a warning of extremely hot weather conditions across the Western
News24 | Police losing credibility over criminals in its ranks, says committee chairperson Ian Cameron
The credibility of the police has been dented by their inclination to harbour criminally accused individuals. This according to the National Assembly’s police committee chairperson, Ian Cameron, who was scathing on the state of the police, their finances and some of the most critical divisions.
Two drivers critically injured after truck crash in KwaZulu-Natal
Two drivers have been critically injured in a crash on the R56 Ixopo Road, KwaZulu-Natal.
Level 2 severe thunderstorms warning issued for KwaZulu-Natal
The South African Weather Service has issued two weather alerts for KwaZulu-Natal.
Stilfontein illegal miners receiving medical attention: SAPS
Police say Stilfontein illegal miners are receiving medical attention.
Police in Cape Town arrest suspect in connection with stolen vehicles
A 33-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with stolen motor vehicles and vehicle parts.
NSFAS to address issues facing student accommodation in KZN
Angry landlords blocked the entrance to one of the TVET Colleges in Durban over payments
Limpopo Public Works’ financial report submission rejected by SCOPA
Limpopo SCOPA rejects Public works’ report submission
First black Attorney General Rodney de Kock has passed
De Kock was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in December last year.
Meyiwa murder trial postponed to February for defence preparation
Mnisi agreed to represent Sibiya after the passing of his lawyer Mngomezulu in December last year
Ninth victim of Pienaar tavern mass shooting dies in hospital
Six victims died on the scene, while six were rushed to hospital where two succumbed to injuries
Advocacy group calls for UIF funds for basic education initiative
The funds for the Basic Education Employment Initiative have not been released since 2023.