Local government elections should proceed, that’s according to One SA Movement’s Chief Activist, Mmusi Maimane. Maimane says a delay will affect officials being held accountable for poor governance in local government. WATCH | IEC | Feasibility of polls amid COVID-19 An inquiry found that municipal elections will not be free and fair if held in October. […]
A South African High Court opened an inquest on Monday into the deaths of 144 psychiatric patients who perished from neglect after being relocated from hospitals to unlicensed facilities. The deaths occurred between April 2016 and January 2017 after patients were transferred from private hospitals to 27 facilities under a cost-cutting drive Judge Mmonoa […]
The High Court in Pietermaritzburg delivers judgment on former president Jacob Zuma’s application to have his fraud and corruption case postponed. Below is the live stream: more info on the story, visit SABCNEWS
Minister Bheki Cele is denying politicians’ safety is being prioritised, adding that spending on VIP protection is but a drop in the ocean. The budget allocation for VIP Protection Services, which falls within PSS, has gone up by R26-million to R1.7-billion. eNCA’s Barry Bateman takes a look. The police ministry has denied it has prioritised […]
Fear is setting in over primary schools resuming at full capacity and with daily attendance. Some teachers are saying schools are nowhere near ready. Fear is setting in over primary schools resuming at full capacity and with daily attendance. Some teachers are saying schools are nowhere near ready while parents are afraid for their children’s […]
top obsessing over children’s hair. That’s the advice from Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. This as parents and pupils demonstrated amid racial allegations at the Cornwall Hill College in Irene. Lesufi says policies at the school need to be reviewed. “My discussion with them was very clear, go back to the negotiation table, resolve all outstanding […]
Former president Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges on Wednesday. Zuma and the French arms company Thales are accused of corruption, racketeering, and money laundering linked to the arms deal. Thales also pleaded not guilty to all charges. The former president has also applied for a special plea to have state prosecutor […]
Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party, spoke with eNCA’s Shahan Ramkissoon. Courtesy of #DStv403 JOHANNESBURG – Strong views are being expressed around the issue of polyandry. Among those opposed to the idea is Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party. Meshoe warns such a move would be destructive to society. […]