The Limpopo government says its decision to dissolve the Thabazimbi Municipal Council follows failures by the institution to carry out its executive obligations. The municipality has been dysfunctional for several years, with court battles, infighting and parallel councils between DA and ANC led coalitions. After the 2021 local government elections…

Build One South Africa (BOSA), leader Mmusi Maimane has called for a forensic investigation into Family Tree Trust following what he calls job-killing corruption within the Gauteng Government. This follows reports of wrongdoing by large private sector companies that are allegedly abusing small businesses through unscrupulous means, particularly in …

The South African Weather Service says local authorities should do more to ensure that members of the public heed its warnings to prevent loss of life. This, after heavy snowfall caused major disruptions in provinces including KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Eastern Cape at the weekend. Some motorists were forced to spend two days in their vehicles a…

South Africa's new government marked its 100th day in power yesterday. There's been different opinions to how the Government of National Unity (GNU) has performed. While the coalition has been credited with lifting market sentiment, the government still faces infrastructure challenges, particularly in energy and logistics. To talk more about the im…

Power Utility Eskom, together with Sasol, have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner and further expand the country's energy landscape through the use of gas. The partnership and signing of the MOU was overseen by Energy and Electricity Minister, Kgoshientsho Ramakgopa a short while ago in Sunninghill, Sandton, north of Johannesburg. Mini…

The defence has raised concerns over the solitary confinement of accused #3, Mthobisi Mncube, as the Senzo Meyiwa Trial continues in the High Court, in Pretoria. Defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu has also criticized ballistic analyst Malesela Ntini for not recalling some details when attending to the crime scene in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Ra…

Eskom says Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's Unit One reactor is being returned to service. The unit was shut down eight days ago after it failed a routine test. This while the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute cited a lack of transparency at the power station. The shut down coincided with their appeal to the National Nuclear …

Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku says a recent threat against him by the Fast Guns Gang on their Facebook page is a concerning development. This comes after JMPD and local authorities launched Operation Vaporise in Eldorado Park, targeting known drug dens where several firearms a…

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the cabinet is pleased with the economic indicators from Stats SA, and the performance of state-owned enterprises. Ntshavheni was briefing the media on outcomes of the cabinet meeting held on 18 September 2024. She says Eskom performance will contribute in the industrialization drive.…

The South African Weather Service has issued a level 6 warning for the province of KwaZulu-Natal while a level 2 warning has been issued for the north-western side of the country. Disruptive snow and rain can expected in the midlands of KZN while damaging winds are forecasted for the Northern Cape, the North West and the Free State province. Udo Ca…

Police say a former Eskom contractor wanted in connection to fraud and corruption amounting to over R1.5 billion, is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court, in Johannesburg. Michael Loman, a United Kingdom national was extradited back to South Africa today and landed at the O.R Tambo International Airport a short while ago. H…

The funeral service of the late former Minister of Public Enterprise, Pravin Gordhan is currently underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. Family, friends and comrades of Gordhan are expected to pay tribute to his contribution to the country's development since he first became a member of parliament back in 1…

The trial of five men accused of the 2014 murder of soccer player, Senzo Meyiwa has resumed in the High Court in Pretoria. Forensic analyst, Retha Grobler has resumed her testimony as one of the four analysts that have confirmed the findings of ballistic expert, Chris Mangena, linking a firearm seized from one of the accused, to the murder of the f…

Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as prices ease to their lowest level in three years. This as data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the consumer price inflation has cooled down further from 4,6% in July to 4,4% in August 2024. Stats SA notes the contributions to the decline came from transport, housing, restaurants and hotels. U…

Tshwane Executive Mayor Colliers Brink earlier today gave an update on service delivery progress and coalition political matters affecting the City of Tshwane. He says he has fulfilled some of his main obligations. Brink also faces a looming motion of no confidence against him, and without the support of ActionSA, If the motion passes, his mayoral …

ANC Treasurer-General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says in memory of the late minister Pravin Gordhan - government must root out corruption. ANC supporters filled the Johannesburg City Hall on Tuesday to honour the late Public Enterprises minister, following his passing last Friday. Gordhan, who was diagnosed with cancer passed away at the age of 75, surroun…

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says they have a number of plans in place to tackle extorsion related crimes. SAPS briefed parliament on its intervention plans to combat extortion earlier today. This follows increased extortion cases in various parts of the country. SAPS says they have also launched toll free lines for community members to …

The Democratic Alliance is holding a National Day of Action today across the country to oppose Eskom's proposed electricity tariffs. This follows Eskom's request for a 36% tariff increase on top of the already approved R8 billion "make-up" tariff for next year. The political party says Eskom has increased electricity prices by 450% since 2007, plac…

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has told the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) about massive corruption and maladministration at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) was briefing SCOPA on investigations it conducted at PRASA. The corruption relates to PRASA's purchase of locomotives from S…

Forensic analyst, Captain Reta Grobler has testified in the High Court in Pretoria, that Colonel Chris Mangena earlier gave her an exhibit bullet and test bullets to be placed in a comparison microscope. Grobler is the latest witness in the trial of five accused of the 2014 murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa. Meyiwa was gunned…

The office of Public Protector says the members of the South African Police Service lack sufficient skills and training to adequately assist victims of Gender Based Violence at local police stations. This was revealed during a sitting of the portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development currently ongoing in Parliament. The Public Pr…

Authorities in the Western Cape have confirmed that 25 passengers have been hospitalised following the derailment of a train last night at Paarl in the Boland. Five of the injured are reported to be in a critical condition and others with moderate injuries. No deaths have been reported. Udo Carelse spoke to Raymond Maseko, who is the Acting Regiona…

South Africa's consumer price inflation (CPI) is anticipated to remain unchanged at 4-point-6 percent in August from July. It fell from 5-point-1 percent in June to 4-point-6 percent year-on-year in July. Independent economist, Ntombi Mbele-Thomo, says global easing with price pressure has also been reflected in South Africa. Mbele-Thomo says these…

Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester has accused the High Court in Pretoria of bias in his application for access to a laptop and other electrics. The court has heard Bester's argument in what he believes will help him prepare for his upcoming deportation case, after he and his girlfriend, Doctor Nandipha Magudumana were arrested in Tanzania…

The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi has told the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development that all Truth and Reconciliation Commission-related cases are being given priority, especially those involving families who can not afford private legal representation...…

The office of the Auditor-General is appearing before parliament's standing committee on public accounts to speak about the performance of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and South African Airways SAA. The two state-owned entities continue to experience a number challenges which have forced the government to seek interventions to help fin…

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development, Mbali Shinga is expected to shares the findings of an investigation on alleged abuse of children and maladministration at the Aryan Benevolent Home in Chatsworth. ABH is fully funded by the KZN Department of Social Development and houses at least 102 children aged between 7 to 11 years, from different backg…

The Correctional Services Department has confirmed the death of Danish national, Peter Frederiksen at the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State. Fredericks was serving two life terms at the facility after being found guilty of rape and conspiracy to commit murder. He was first arrested in September 2015 after 21 female genitalia were found…

The Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, in the Western Cape, has postponed to 21 October 2024, the case against 4 people accused of involvement in the disappearance of 6-year-old, Joslin Smith. The accused made a brief appearance in court this morning, where new evidence was heard after it came to light, resulting in the state's request for a postponeme…

The Praktiseer Magistrate's Court, outside Burgersfort, in the Limpopo province is expected to heard the case against two suspected kingpins allegedly behind illegal mining after they were arrested for allegedly being in possession of chrome valued at over 20-million rand. They are believed to be directors of an organization that deals in the illeg…

Money, sharp objects and cellphones were some of the illegal items found and confiscated during a raid at St Albans Correctional Center in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape in the early of hours of Today. The unannounced search operation was led by Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale. SABC reporter, Lerato Fekisi spoke to Co…

Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo says the fund's short-term debt has been lowered to R8,2 billion from an initial R19 billion when he and his team took over. Letsoalo clarifies that short-term debt is money owed to claimants which cannot be paid by the fund. Collins has been addressing the media where he gave an overview of the fund's annua…

The Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, in the Western Cape, has postponed until 21 October, the case against 4 people accused of involvement in the disappearance of 6-year-old, Joslin Smith. The accused made a brief appearance in court this morning, where new evidence was heard after it came to light, resulting in the state's request for a postponement…

A politician, an ANC cabinet minister, an activist, and once a pharmacist, Pravin Gordhan, will seemingly be remembered with mixed emotions. He has been hailed for bringing SARS' administration firmly into the 21st century as Commissioner of the tax collection agency. He was also well-respected by the capital markets during his tenure as Finance Mi…

The theft case against Longwe Twala, the son of the music legend and producer, Sello Chicco Twala has been postponed to next Monday. Longwe made a brief appearance in the Randburg Magistrate's Court after, Chicco Twala opened a case against his sons, Sello and Longwe, who he claims stole sound equipment from his Johannesburg studio. Longwe's brothe…

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has announced that 85-thousand suspects have been arrested for various crimes across the country in the last month. Masemola was speaking during a media briefing at a roadblock in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Wednesday where he provided an update on the SAPS countrywide operations. He was joined …

Chief Forensic analyst, Edward Sereo has resumed his testimony in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, currently underway in the high court in Pretoria. Yesterday, defence counsel Zandile Mshololo told the court that it took several ballistic analysts to verify Colonel Chris Mangena's findings - as the results from the bullets fired from the alleged Senz…

Western Cape teachers will later this afternoon be protesting against the proposed 2400 job cuts recently announced by the provincial government. The Western Cape Government has cited budget cuts from national government as a reason for the decision. The Western Cape Government has allegedly also called on teacher unions to fight alongside it, in o…

The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has attributed the party's performance in yesterday's by-elections, to what it calls trust bestowed upon it by voters. The party won five wards in that province after contesting three wards in the Ethekwini municipality, one in the Umdoni Local Municipality and another in the KwaDukuza Local Municipality. Ne…

Local residents together with traditional leaders have expressed shock and dismay at the brutal killing of seven members of the Khambule family in Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal. The local community in the area, together with the province's police commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and the Premier, Thami Ntuli gathered at the family's house to …

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile says that the Government of National Unity will stand the test of time. He says that the foundation and principles of the GNU were agreed upon by all parties involved. Speaking to SABC politics editor, Mzwandile Mbeje on Tuesday, in Cape Town Mashatile said that the GNU has brought much-needed stability to the count…

Judge Nkosinathi Chili has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma's argument that he cannot be tried by prosecutor Adv. Billy Downer. Former President Jacob Zuma was back in court this morning to hear Judge Nkosinathi Chili's reasons why he refused to approve the removal of lead prosecutor, Billy Downer. Zuma's defense lawyers have indicated that th…

Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu is expected to meet with all municipalities from the Gert Sibande District. All municipalities under the Gert Sibande municipality have been receiving negative audit outcomes. They are dysfunctional and lack basic services such as water and eletricity. For more on this we are now joined on the line by our reporter …

The Deputy Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Aubrey Ledwaba has pointed to concerning delays in the flow of court cases in the city of Johannesburg, with the earliest available trial dates in the Johannesburg High Court being as far away as October 2029. Ledwaba was speaking on the case flow turnaround times for matters in …

Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane has joined the province's Safety and Security MEC, Xolile Nqatha in pressing charges against Abathembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo following allegations of their involvement in extortion activities in the Eastern Cape.Por SAfm

Justice Minister Thembi Simelane and National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi are appearing before the Justice and Constitutional Development Portfolio today. MPs are concerned about communication between the Justice ministry and the NPA, following recent reports that the Department has not been forthcoming with documents a…

Ballistics expert, Edward Sereo has returned to the witness stand in the Senzo Meyiwa Trial, which is currently underway in the High Court in Pretoria. Sereo performed a microscopic verification of the work done by his colleague, Chris Mangena, which linked the gun allegedly found in possession of accused number 3 and the bullet found at the scene.…

The state in the case against of three men accused of the gruesome murder of two women at a pig farm, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, has announced that the bail application of the accused will be referred to the Polokwane Regional Court in October. The accused, Zacharia Olivier, Rudolf de Wet and William Musora made a short appearance in the Mankwen…

Counsel for Former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zola Majavu says his client has suffered irreparable harm with each day his corruption case is delayed. This follows yet another delay in the trial to the 3rd of October by the Palm Ridge Specialized Commercial Crimes Court. Kodwa, together with his co-accused and former Enterprise Outsourcing Ho…

Seven police officers and one civilian have appeared before the Durban Magistrate's Court in KwaZulu-Natal for extortion-related crimes. The Hawks confirmed that three of the officers and a civilian were arrested on Sunday, for allegedly extorting money from a shop owner in Phoenix in Durban. Four other officers who were accomplices in the alleged …