LAS VEGAS – Formula One has ruled out holding a second Las Vegas Grand Prix if the Qatar and Saudi Arabian races are moved because of the ongoing war in Iran. Instead, any relocated races would likely be staged at a venue in Europe. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says a European circuit will be used […]
POLOKWANE – Prominent Limpopo lekompo musician Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has appeared in the High Court in Polokwane for a second bail application based on what his legal team says is fresh evidence. He remains in custody after previous bail applications were dismissed by both the lower court and the High Court. Chauke, who has […]
MOROCCO – Malawi pulled off a major upset at the WAFCON, beating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Group C match in Morocco. The Chawinga sisters were the stars, with Temwa scoring twice and Tabitha adding another goal. Nigeria are Africa’s most successful women’s football team, while Malawi are competing at the tournament for the […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Betway Premiership returns this weekend, with defending champions Orlando Pirates starting their title defence against newly promoted Milford FC at home on Saturday. Pirates will be aiming for a second consecutive league title after ending Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance last season. Kaizer Chiefs will also begin a new chapter under French coach Fernando […]
GAUTENG – Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital says dialysis services have continued without interruption despite temporary shortages of medical supplies. The Gauteng Department of Health says no treatments were missed or postponed. The shortages were linked to procurement delays affecting sodium bicarbonate and dialysis filters. The department has fast-tracked supplies and is improving procurement processes […]
PRETORIA – Former IDAC head Adv Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that she cannot submit some outstanding documents because she has resigned. Evidence leader Adv Mahlape Sello questioned Johnson about why references to the Political Killing Task Team were missing from her Section 27 affidavit submitted to the commission.
GAUTENG – Border Management Authority has processed 72,906 repatriations at South Africa’s ports of entry between 7 June and 14 July. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced the figures during an Interministerial Committee on Migration briefing in Pretoria. Kubayi also said 354 foreign nationals were arrested in connection with pending criminal cases, while 69 others were arrested […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Head Adv Andrea Johnson’s request to vacate office. Johnson had written to Ramaphosa and National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andy Mothibi, asking to be released from her position immediately. She cited what she described as “unprecedented attacks” on her person and official capacity.
GAUTENG – Residents marched through Vereeniging on Thursday, 23 July, during a protest calling for the removal of foreign nationals from South Africa. The demonstration took place between Beaconsfield and Leslie streets, prompting several foreign-owned businesses to close as tensions escalated. According to witnesses, some protesters threw stones at shops and vehicles, while some shop […]
PRETORIA – North West businessman Suliman Carrim will testify in an open session before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday after his request for a closed hearing was rejected for the second time. The Commission ruled that no details about Carrim’s medical condition, treatment, healthcare providers or hospital may be mentioned during […]