# Three foreign nationals have been arrested in Atlantis on the West Coast for cultivating dagga and possessing an unlicensed shotgun with ammunition. The suspects, aged 31, 46, and 60, face charges of illegal firearm possession and drug-related offenses. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says officers raided a farm in Kleindassenberg, where they found dagga […]
# The bail application of alleged diamond scammer Louis Liebenberg has been postponed to 2 July by the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. His defence requested more time to consult with their client. Liebenberg and eight co-accused face charges of fraud, racketeering, money laundering, and violating the Companies Act. Liebenberg allegedly ran a diamond scheme worth 4.5-billion-rand. […]
# Kenya is set to host the first-ever IATA ground handling conference in Africa from 13 to15 May 2025 in Nairobi. Kenyan president William Ruto has emphasised aviation’s role in Africa’s economic growth. The 37th IATA ground handling conference key discussions will focus on ground operations, baggage tracking, and innovation. IATA director-general Willie Walsh and […]
# Over one-thousand children from across Africa will amplify their voices at the second biennial Africa Children’s Summit from tomorrow to Monday at St John’s College in Johannesburg. Hosted by South Africa’s Department of Social Development in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the summit will focus on child-centred dialogue, policy recommendations, and advocacy. […]
# DA Tshwane leader Cilliers Brink has slammed the city’s first budget under the ANC-EFF-ActionSA coalition, accusing them of budgeting for dry taps. He points to a 64-percent increase in water tanker allocations and a 103-percent rise in security spending, while cutting service delivery budgets. Brink also criticises the introduction of a new tax and […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has acknowledged the High Court in Gqeberha’s ruling that acquitted Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, on 32 charges, including rape, sexual assault and human trafficking. Judge Irma Schoeman cited prosecutorial errors and inadequate cross-examination in the eight-year-long case. Delays led to reduced charges, […]
# Commission for Gender Equality chairperson Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale has criticised the ruling on Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso, calling it an unpleasant outcome for both the legal fraternity and alleged victims. He was acquitted on all charges, including rape and human trafficking, after an eight-year trial. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Sepanya-Mogale highlighted concerns over financial investment […]
# Prince Harry has praised his Travalyst initiative for promoting sustainable tourism, despite ongoing controversy surrounding his Sentebale charity in Lesotho. Sentebale chairperson Sophie Chandauka accused him of harassment and bullying after he and other trustees resigned, claims they deny. Meanwhile, Harry released Travalyst’s Five Year Milestone Report, urging action on climate change and responsible […]
# The Home Affairs Department has deported 46-thousand-898 illegal immigrants in the 2024/25 financial year. According to the department, this is an 18-percent increase from the previous year and more than France and Germany combined. Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber, says the latest figures mark the highest deportation numbers in five years, tripling previous levels. […]
