# The National Prosecuting Authority has split the 171-million-rand Fort Hare fraud case into five legs to fast-track the trial. Each leg will be heard by a different magistrate at the East London Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. The accused face charges including fraud, theft, corruption, and money laundering. NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali says the case, […]
# The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania’s secretary-general, Apa Pooe, has welcomed the Liberation Movement Summit in Johannesburg as a vital platform to reconnect with fellow liberation movements. Pooe emphasised that the PAC’s struggle was never just about the vote, but about land return and dismantling all forms of colonialism. He says the party remains […]
# Solidarity’s Gideon du Plessis says negotiations with FlySafair could have reached a deal on Friday. Du Plessis says a final offer e-mailed yesterday failed to resolve key pilot concerns like guaranteed rest and predictable rosters. De Plessis says misleading pay claims also worsened tensions. He warns that the union will call on the CCMA […]
# Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina has raised concerns over seven-year timeline to complete the 2.7-billion-rand Sol Plaatje bulk water intervention project. During an oversight visit, she assured residents that relief is on the horizon as there is progress in the process. She plans to lobby National Treasury to fast-track funding, to improve supply […]
# Western Cape detectives are investigating three murders and one attempted murder after a deadly shooting in Philippi East early yesterday morning. At around 2am, two suspects impersonating police officers entered a home on Hankomo Street and opened fire. Two men aged 19 and 20, and a 20-year-old woman died at the scene. A 26-year-old […]
# Western Cape police are pursuing new leads in the search for Joslin Smith, who vanished from Saldanha Bay in February 2024. Since Friday, K-9 units have combed the Middelpos informal settlement. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly, along with co-accused Steveno van Rhyn and Jacquen Appollis, are serving life sentences, with an appeal set for 12–13 August. […]
# Boxing: Women in Boxing chairperson Rina Sabotsky, has confirmed the launch of a nine-event Women’s Boxing Series in August, aligning with Women’s Month. Sabotsky told SABC News says each province will host one promotion, led by female promoters and featuring women referees, judges, and boxers. She urges the private sector to support the movement, […]
# Boxing: Newly appointed chairperson of Women in Boxing Rina Sabotsky says she aims to elevate female boxers by promoting inclusivity beyond the ring as referees, judges, and officials. Speaking to SABC News, Sabotsky said despite growth, women still lack exposure and opportunity. She says that an exclusive women’s boxing series is planned for August […]
# The GOOD Party says Kenny Kunene’s resignation as Johannesburg Transport mayoral committee member and councillor is a responsible step amid political challenges. GOOD’s Matthew Cook says while resignation is not an admission of guilt, the party commends his maturity and urges the focus now shift to urgent service delivery needs. He stressed reinforce ethical […]
