JOHANNESBURG – The trial of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, his wife Tsakane, and three co-accused is set to run for 30 days in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. The accused face 25 charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, money laundering, fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Judge Cassim Moosa confirmed the […]
UPDATE – Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, will have to wait until 19 August after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed her bid to stop her deportation. She was arrested in Cape Town last month for allegedly being in South Africa illegally. The Department of Home Affairs argued that […]
NEW YORK – The United Nations General Assembly has honoured the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela during its official commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day. A message on behalf of UN Secretary-General António Guterres described Mandela as a leader who believed humanity could overcome hatred, division, discrimination and injustice. Delivering the keynote address, journalist […]
CAPE TOWN – Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court today to challenge her deportation. She was arrested last month for allegedly being in South Africa illegally after the Department of Home Affairs revoked her identity documents two years ago.
The National Treasury has lifted its funding freeze for 42 of the 69 municipalities that had their July equitable share withheld due to financial mismanagement. Ten municipalities have received their full allocations worth R1.7 billion after addressing the Treasury’s concerns. Another 17 municipalities received R2.9 billion, but only to pay outstanding debts to creditors such […]
UPDATE – Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in Sunday’s final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, while Argentina were reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off late in normal time. Spain dominated possession and created numerous chances before […]