# South Africa’s Leah van Deventer has again secured a place on the prestigious Bar World 100 list, compiled by Drinks International. Ranked 50th this year, Van Deventer is recognised for her influential role in education, writing, and mentorship within the global bar industry. Van Deventer is celebrated for championing inclusivity and advocating ethics, equity, […]
# The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company will shut operations at the Upper and Lower Stations from 28 July to 3 August for annual maintenance. Executive director, Selma Hercules, says the closure ensures safety and reliability. Hercules has also called on hikers to descend on foot as no cable car trips will operate. She emphasised […]
# Funda Nenja is commemorating 16-years of making a difference in empowering children while promoting educational dog training in townships in Mpophomeni, KwaZulu-Natal. The animal welfare charity, which began in 2009 as a dog training class during the school holidays, has grown into an internationally recognised organisation. Co-founder, Heather Somerville, says the organisation now runs […]
# Electricity prices in South Africa have surged by over one-thousand-percent since 2000 amid Eskom’s declining performance and mounting debt. In an outlined economic survey on electricity pricing challenges, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says historic below-cost pricing weakened Eskom, leading to repeated bailouts. In an article by the Daily Investor, the OECD […]
# Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio Committee chairperson, Zweli Mkhize, has called for extra protection for officials handling risky investigations. Mkhize told Newzroom Afrika that the criminal justice authorities must shield officials probing sensitive cases from threats and targeted attacks. This follows the murder of City of Ekurhuleni senior auditor Mpho Mafole. He emphasised […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Community Safety Committee will host a stakeholder engagement session in Fochville, West Rand, to assess police compliance with the Domestic Violence Act. The session forms part of an oversight study examining intervention programmes, systemic challenges, and victim support. The Committee will also visit the Fochville Police Station to evaluate protection […]
# Rugby: The Junior Springboks are set for a blockbuster showdown with defending champions England in a vital Pool A clash at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Rovigo, Italy, this evening. Fresh off a commanding 73-17 win over Australia, the Junior Boks aim to build momentum. Coach Kevin Foote praised England’s pedigree and expects […]
# Close to ten people have been killed in shooting incidents in Mitchells Plan today. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith has confirmed the deployment of 60 law enforcement officers to assist the police following a spate of shootings. Smith says authorities are restoring calm and efforts are underway to identify the […]
# The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has heard that a Hawks investigator leading the probe into the murder of colleague Frans Mathipa, was himself the target of an assassination attempt in December. Thirteen Defence Force soldiers are accused of orchestrating the assassination of Mathipa and the kidnapping of two Ethiopian nationals linked to Isis. Mathipa was […]
