# The alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack has been sentenced to an effective seven years in prison for corruption inthe Western Cape High Court, following his conviction on 51 counts. The judge imposed a ten-year term, suspending three of those years. Modack was found guilty of corrupt dealings including paying a police officer for special […]
# ActionSA MP Kgosi Letlape, father of Thembekile Letlape, says no justice has been served in the 15-year prison sentence handed to Sibusiso Zitha for murdering his daughter. Zitha had confessed to stabbing her multiple times in their Fourways home. He adds the sentence falls short of the maximum he had hoped for and serves […]
# The Johannesburg High Court has sentenced Sibusiso Zitha to 15 years’ imprisonment for the murder of celebrity baker Thembekile Letlape, known as the ‘Pastry Princess’. Judge Shanaaz Mia acknowledged mitigating factors, including Zitha being a parent to two minor children, his voluntary surrender to police, and his time spent in custody awaiting trial. While […]
# Convicted murderer Thabo Bester’s lawyer, Lerato Moela, has withdrawn from the ongoing pre-trial hearing at the Free State High Court. Advocate MoAfrica Wa Maila has taken over the case. Bester, his girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana, and co-accused, including former Mangaung Correctional Services staff, face charges of aiding escape, fraud, money laundering, arson, and violating a […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has announced the secondment of Major General Susan Pienaar as Chief of Staff and Sefura Matlala as Personal Assistant in his office. Pienaar moves from SAPS Visible Policing and Operations, while Matlala joins from the Special Investigating Unit. Spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says the reshuffle follows the Madlanga Judicial Commission […]
# The Government Communication and Information System is hosting a G20 roundtable at Bluewater Bay in Gqeberha, focusing on port infrastructure, trade growth, and job creation. Eastern Cape Transnet Port Terminals’ managing executive, Wandisa Vazi, says Port Elizabeth, Ngqura, and East London ports, have seen over 500-million-rand in investment, boosting efficiency and employment. She highlights […]
# The murder case against 31-year-old Tiffany Meek has been postponed, with indictments set to be served on 5 November before moving to the High Court. Meek is accused of murdering her eleven-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, whose body was found near their Fleurhof home in May. She also faces additional charges, including defeating the ends of […]
# Soccer: South African Football Association CEO Lydia Monyepao says the priority remains winning their final two World Cup qualifiers despite FIFA’s investigation into midfielder Teboho Mokoena’s eligibility. FIFA is probing his appearance in March’s 2-0 win over Lesotho while under suspension. A guilty verdict could see Bafana Bafana docked three points. Monyepao insists that the […]
# The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority is celebrating its 25th anniversary of skills and development in Sandton. CEO Tom Mkhwanazi says the public entity aims to facilitate the skills development needs of the Wholesale and Retail Sector through the implementation of learning programmes, disbursement of grants and monitoring of education and […]
