# The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has granted the wife of businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, Tsakane, and her co-accused, Claudette Masethe and Given Makofane, 20-thousand-rand bail each in a lease fraud and corruption case. Cat Matlala remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in the same case. The accused face allegations of using fraudulent […]
# Mpumalanga taxi boss Oupa “Bafana” Sindane has asked the Madlanga Commission to postpone his appearance until he is medically fit to attend and until an urgent application in the High Court in Pretoria is heard on October 6. He is seeking to interdict his testimony before the commission. Sindane’s lawyer, Thabani Masuku, says the […]
# Aerospace giant Airbus is seeking to expand the presence of its C295 military transport aircraft in South Africa and across Africa. The aircraft can conduct troop and cargo transport, medical evacuations and humanitarian missions, including from unpaved runways. Airbus has also signed a four-year agreement with Wits University and France’s Higher Institute of Aeronautics […]
# South Africa could need more than 129.9-billion-rand to revive two mothballed State-owned refineries and strengthen energy security. The Central Energy Fund says reviving Sapref in Durban could cost about 116.1-billion-rand, with a final investment decision targeted for 2027/28. The Mossel Bay gas-to-liquids refinery would restart in phases, with the first phase costing about 5.8-billion-rand, […]
# KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli says the KwaMakhutha mass shootings in Durban could be linked to drug turf disputes and illegal firearms. Police are searching for suspects after eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed and three others wounded in Ziko. Ntuli says community reports point to drugs and regular gunfire in the area. […]
# Soccer: Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says the team can learn from the Springboks, who maintain strong competition regardless of who is their opponent. Mosimane says pressure for places can bring out the best in players and prevent complacency. This as Bafana prepares for 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea. […]
# The Eastern Cape Liquor Board is urging learners to avoid alcohol-fuelled “Pens Down” parties as they prepare for end-of-year examinations. The board’s CEO Nombuyiselo Makala says young people should celebrate their achievements responsibly and return home safely. The Board is calling on parents, schools and communities to help prevent underage drinking and unsafe gatherings. […]
# Rebuilding the EFF’s party structures is central to its 6th Central Elections Task Force meeting in Sandton. The party’s deputy president, Godrich Gardee says they are also looking at rebuilding KwaZulu-Natal, ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Speaking to the SABC, Gardee says the party is satisfied with its progress and is […]
# The wife of controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, Tsakane, has been arrested in connection with an alleged fraudulent lease agreement. She was arrested by the Gauteng political killings task team following the arrest of Matlala’s close associates. Tsakane is accused of falsifying bank statements to help secure a 95-thousand-rand lease for a Waterkloof Ridge […]
