Lawyers representing Julius Malema say they are confident his five-year direct imprisonment sentence will be overturned on appeal. Malema was granted leave to appeal his sentence by the KuGompo City Magistrates Court, although his application to challenge the conviction itself was denied. He was sentenced to five years in prison for unlawful possession of a […]
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed claims that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders are now eligible to apply for permanent residency in South Africa. The department said the confusion arose from unclear comments made by a Home Affairs official during a recent interview, which were misinterpreted as indicating a policy change. Spokesperson Thulani Mavuso […]
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard audio and video evidence linking suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi to businessman Mike van Wyk, who allegedly requested permission to install blue lights on his private vehicle. The recordings suggest possible misuse of municipal resources and a close relationship between the two. The commission also heard that […]
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development has removed 19 children from the Ikhaya Labafundi bakaJehova Church in KwaMaphumulo amid allegations of child rights violations and the isolation of members from society. The intervention was confirmed during an oversight visit by government officials and the CRL Rights Commission. CRL Chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva raised concerns about alleged […]
The Gauteng Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated against influenza ahead of the winter season, warning that seasonal flu continues to pose a serious public health risk. The virus spreads easily through respiratory droplets and can cause severe illness, particularly among vulnerable groups. Health officials say the elderly, pregnant women, people with […]
EFF Leader, Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal his sentence but not his conviction. The court dismissed his attempt to challenge the guilty verdict, meaning his conviction on firearm-related charges remains in place. Malema was sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm, with additional sentences for other counts […]
EFF Leader, Julius Malema has effectively lost his qualification to serve as a Member of Parliament after being sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment. The ruling follows his conviction on multiple counts under the Firearms Control Act, stemming from an incident where he discharged a firearm in public. The Economic Freedom Fighters leader will serve […]
UPDATE: Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment in his firearm handling and discharge case. The ruling was handed down at the East London Regional Court in KuGompo City after Malema appeared for a second day of sentencing proceedings in a highly publicised case. During a packed courtroom, […]
Police in the Eastern Cape are on high alert ahead of the sentencing of Julius Malema, which is set to take place on Thursday at the East London Regional Court. The Economic Freedom Fighters leader is facing sentencing in his firearm discharge case after being convicted in October last year for violating the Firearms Control […]
Three suspects were shot and killed following a robbery at a jewellery shop in Highveld Mall, Emalahleni. Eight armed men stormed the store, holding an employee and a security guard at gunpoint before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of jewellery. Police and private security responded quickly, intercepting the suspects shortly after they left the mall, […]