# The High Court in Johannesburg has heard that police allegedly failed to follow proper legal procedures when arresting accused one, Musa Kekana, in the attempted murder trial involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused. The trial within a trial is examining the legality of the arrest. Defence attorney Annalene van den Heever argued police […]
# The DA has approached the High Court in the Western Cape to declare parts of the Expropriation Act invalid. The DA says Sections 19(2) and 19(3) should render the entire law unconstitutional. The party’s legal representative, Karrisha Pillay argues that the Act was adopted through a flawed legislative process and contains irrational provision. She […]
# Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa is focused on building a reliable electricity system capable of meeting growing demand. Ramokgopa is leading a delegation to China to strengthen cooperation on energy investment and infrastructure. The visit aims to attract investment into electricity generation, grid expansion and renewable energy. He says the […]
# Motorists will pay less for petrol but more for diesel from Wednesday as the August fuel price adjustments take effect. Petrol prices drops by 52-cents-a-litre, while diesel prices rises by between one-rand-23- and one-rand-38-cent-a-litre. Illuminating paraffin prices increase by one-rand-52-cents-a-litre, while LP gas becomes cheaper. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says lower […]
# Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says the province is well positioned to become a leading renewable energy hub. Speaking at the South Africa-China Electricity and Energy Investment Summit in China, Mabuyane highlighted the province’s wind, solar and green hydrogen potential. He told the SABC that Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces partnerships and a […]
# Mpumalanga Education MEC Lindi Masina says the official handover of the Lucky Dube School of Performing Arts in Ermelo will enhance the sector of education and creative arts. The event coincides with the late reggae icon’s 62nd birthday. Masina told the SABC that the school nurtures young talent in music, dance and dramatic arts […]
# A new study has found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes are persisting in South Africa’s water systems despite wastewater treatment. Researchers say treated wastewater can still contain genetic material carrying resistance to critical antibiotics, allowing it to spread through rivers and potentially re-enter communities. The study calls for improved monitoring, advanced wastewater treatment […]
# Members of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces return from the constituency period this week as Parliament resumes its third-quarter programme. Lawmakers are expected to continue with committee meetings, oversight work, debates and legislative business after engaging communities across the country during the recess period. Parliament says the new term will […]
# Soccer: Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is proud to be the first national team coach in 32 years to complete his full contract which ends today. He says the achievement reflects the success of the team and the strong relationships built. Broos says he is leaving only because being away from […]
