Pretoria- A legal challenge to overturn Advocate Andy Mothibi’s appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The challenge, filed by Barnabas Xulu, argued that the advisory panel used to select NDPP candidates was unconstitutional and that Mothibi was not interviewed. The court ruled that […]
JOHANNESBURG – Thousands of fans faced frustration as tickets for the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates went on sale. Slow processing and server errors caused the MyTicket system to crash nearly an hour after sales began, leaving many unable to secure seats for the highly anticipated match. The game, originally scheduled for […]
HARARE- Zimbabwe is facing a severe public transport crisis after fares surged by 70% following rising fuel prices. Many commuters, especially in Harare, are struggling to afford the R34 fare, with some forced to walk long distances or hitch rides on open trucks. The fuel hike has also driven up the cost of basic food, […]
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Tuesday’s second international friendly against Panama at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium will be taken very seriously. He adds that the two matches against Panama are key in preparing the team for their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against hosts Mexico on 11 June. Panama coach Thomas Christiansen […]
The Gauteng Department of Education says schools were given funds in November 2025 to pay municipal accounts and rejected claims that they were burdened with unpaid electricity bills. It says schools were aware of their responsibility to settle these accounts. However, some schools failed to pay despite receiving allocations, leading to power cuts. The department […]
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the Sedibeng region has urged that the inquiry into the 1990 Sebokeng Massacre be reopened, saying justice has yet to be served for the victims and their families. Fourteen people were killed and many more injured when the Apartheid-era Civil Co‑operation Bureau (CCB) opened fire on protesters. […]