# AfriForum has welcomed the life sentences and an additional 71 years imprisonment handed down by the Evander Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga, to three men for the 2022 attack on a Leandra farm. The trio, found guilty of 17 charges including robbery and assault, attacked a woman and her domestic worker under the pretense of […]
# Public Works deputy minister, Sihle Zikalala, says plans are progressing for the construction of a small harbour in the Ray Nkonyeni District on the KZN South Coast. The one-billion-rand project includes a boat launch site and fisheries, expected to create thousands of jobs. Speaking at the Umdoni Investment Conference, Zikalala said the programme will […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has filed a notice of appeal at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court following the decision to grant bail to 12 SANDF soldiers accused of killing Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa. The soldiers were granted ten-thousand-rand bail each. The NPA’s Phindi Mjonondwane says the NPA awaits the court transcript before proceeding to apply […]
# The government has applauded the South African Broadcasting Corporation as its news division marks 75 years of public service journalism. Since 1950, SABC News has informed and empowered millions, covering key milestones including South Africa’s democracy, leadership transitions, and international presence. Government also paid tribute to veteran journalist Sophie Mokoena, who retires after 31 […]
# Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says Africa’s priorities including climate change, cross-border payments, and high capital costs remain central at the G20, despite tariffs talks. The G20 talks on tariffs began today amid rising global tension over US tariffs and currency debates. Speaking to Reuters, in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, Kganyago said African central banks aim […]
# Africa Expert Panel chairperson, Trevor Manuel, says urgent global action is needed to address Africa’s mounting debt crisis. Speaking to the G20 South Africa channel at a G20 Finance Track event in KwaZulu-Natal, Manuel stressed that richer northern countries must be held accountable as G20 southern nations should create a unified force behind a […]
# The DA has written to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, urging an investigation into Ekurhuleni’s policy requiring residents to obtain affidavits and open police cases before stolen electricity cables are replaced. DA’s Michael Waters says this creates barriers to service, and unfairly shifts the City’s responsibility to residents. He also wants NERSA […]
# Deputy minister of Communications Mondli Gungubele says the Gauteng High Court ruling against social media giant, Meta, will protect children from sexual abuse and explicit content. The court ruled that Meta must permanently close several anonymous Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels distributing child pornography involving South African learners. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Gungubele asserted […]
# Sakeliga and TLU SA have filed a High Court application to stop the Water and Sanitation Department from unlawfully collecting expired water-use debts. They argue that water charges lapse after three years under the Prescription Act. The Department had previously admitted this in 2021 but has since reversed its position. Sakeliga’s Tian Alberts warns […]
