Parliament’s Impeachment Committee will receive legal advice on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s objection to Advocate Thandazani Madonsela’s appointment as evidence leader. The committee is also finalising its terms of reference after a court interdict halted its public hearings, pending the review of the Section 89 Independent Panel report.
Two of the four men arrested in connection with the murder of former boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete are expected to continue their bail application in the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. A 22-year-old wheelchair user, who is alleged to be the mastermind, faces murder and attempted murder charges. Two other accused have abandoned […]
VAAL – The 23rd edition of the Vaal River Carnival was launched successfully, with organisers highlighting plans to revive the event and create economic opportunities in the Vaal. Snowflake’s expansion into the region was expected to create jobs, while Emfuleni Municipality looked at ways to empower local communities. Stakeholders also called for support from police […]
MDANTSANE – Two-time world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete will be laid to rest today at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. He has been accorded a Special Provincial Category Two funeral in recognition of his contribution to boxing. Tete, who was 38, was shot dead outside his home more than a week […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has warned patients and officials against bribery and queue-jumping at public healthcare facilities. This follows complaints that some patients are allegedly paying officials to skip queues, access files and collect medication. The department says it will investigate credible allegations and take action against officials involved in bribery. Patients are urged […]
All athletes tested after the 2026 Comrades Marathon have returned negative results for prohibited substances, according to the Comrades Marathon Association. The results clear the way for more than R8 million in prize money and incentives to be paid out. The top 10 men and women will also receive their gold medals.
GAUTENG – Emfuleni Local Municipality will interrupt water supply to parts of Sebokeng and Evaton from 07:00 on Wednesday, 26 August, until Thursday, 27 August 2026. The shutdown is needed to replace a leaking main pipeline in Moshoeshoe Street. Residents are advised to store enough water for basic use during the interruption and use water […]
Three men accused of killing two police officers and two women in the Reiger Park mass shooting are expected to apply for bail at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Regan Collis, Jamal Meyer and Elvino Crafford face charges including four counts of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances and illegal possession of firearms […]
The government is asking the Supreme Court of Appeal to overturn a High Court ruling that ordered easier access to the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. The High Court previously found that some of the rules used to decide who qualifies for the grant unfairly excluded millions of people. The case was brought […]
Businessman and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s legal team has threatened to withdraw from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry if they are not given more time to prepare him. However, Matlala told the Commission that he had not yet decided whether he wanted his lawyers to withdraw. Commissioner Sesi Baloyi described the conflicting positions […]