Gqeberha High Court to rule on Omotoso, co-accused acquittal
In July, Schoeman refused the NPA’s application to give reasons for acquitting Omotoso.
South Africa
Accused in Hillary Gardee murder in court for pre-trial hearing
Gardee’s body was found in a plantation just a few days after being reported missing.
Adv Batohi set further testimony at the Nkabinde Enquiry
NDPP Advocate Shamila Batohi set to return to the witness stand at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria
Court ruling safeguarding commuters and stabilising taxi industry welcomed
Court ruling safeguarding commuters and stabilising taxi industry welcomed
The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed its support for the recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court regarding the case involving the MEC for Mobility and the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and others.
The court’s decision on Wednesday has made permanent an earlier interim order...
Ex-apartheid police to remain behind bars pending bail decision
Ex-apartheid police to remain behind bars pending bail decision
Two former apartheid-era police officers, who were convicted of the premeditated murder of Congress of South African Students (COSAS) member Caiphus Nyoka, will remain in custody pending judgment in their bail application.Former Sergeant, Abraham Hercules Engelbrecht and former Sergeant Pieter Stander (60) were...
Government welcomes decline in poverty levels
Government welcomes decline in poverty levels
Government has welcomed the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past 17 years. “The findings mark an important step forward in the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce poverty, improve living conditions, and advance...
E Cape records 117 births to girls aged 10-14 between April and July
High child pregnancy figures highlight a crisis, with many legally classified as statutory rape.
BMA intercepts allege human trafficking operation at OR Tambo
16 Bangladeshis have been intercepted by BMA immigration and border law enforcement teams
Mafube workers face bleak Christmas over non-payment of salaries
Workers held a protest outside the municipal offices yesterday demanding salary payments.
Poverty trends in SA show a decline over the past 17 years: Stats SA
Government welcomes the latest Poverty Trends in SA that shows a decline in poverty over 17 years
Advisory panel warned of ‘skills catastrophe’ at NPA
Cronje was detailing some of the cracks or flaws she identified upon her return in 2019
Exam paper leaks raise concerns about level of security at DBE
The department has since suspended two of its employees suspected of leaking the papers.
Shebe Maburna’s bail hearing postponed to Monday
Shebe Maburna is facing several counts of attempted murder.
Bapong residents living in fear due to illegal mining
Bapong community members in the North West province say they are living in fear.
Emergency services battling several fires in Cape Winelands District
Fire-fighting teams in the Cape Winelands District will continue to monitor the area.
Possible dam wall failure in Bronkhorstspruit: City of Tshwane
The City says extra resources are on standby should they be needed.
Revealing schools with matric paper leak will cause panic: Gwarube
Gwarube says English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences question papers were leaked.
Officer testifies that video links Shebe Maburna to shooting incident
Shebe Maburna is facing several counts of attempted murder.
MKP councillor among UIF fraud accused: SIU
SIU conducting simultaneous raids at properties of individuals and businesses in KZN and Gauteng.
Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks
Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam papers leaked to learners in Pretoria.
Gwarube revealed the development during a media briefing on Thursday, saying the leak was...
eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience
eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience
In a bold step to combat the escalating impacts of climate change, the eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the Municipal Forum for Climate Change at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC).
The Forum is designed as a multi-stakeholder platform to drive the implementation of...