# The N3 near the Harrismith North Interchange in the Free State has been reopened to traffic after an earlier obstruction involving multiple trucks. Authorities say all lanes in both directions are now clear, but motorists should expect ongoing congestion as traffic backlogs are cleared. N3 Toll Concession chief operating official Thania Dhoogra has urged […]
# The Ndimande brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi, have withdrawn their bail application in the murder case of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibs” Motsoane. They appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court again today, where the matter was postponed to next Friday. The brothers are among seven accused linked to the 2023 killings […]
# RISE Mzansi has commended its national chairperson and Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, following the success of the Gauteng Investment Conference. The party says over 200-billion-rand in pledges signals renewed investor confidence and potential for job creation. RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana adds the focus must now shift to […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has intercepted a stolen vehicle in Florida, Johannesburg, in a crackdown on cross-border crime. Officers acted on intelligence to stop the car, reported stolen in Krugersdorp. A Pakistani foreign national was arrested at the scene and is suspected to be linked to a vehicle smuggling syndicate operating across borders. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justices Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi and Katharine Savage to the Constitutional Court from the first of next month. The move follows consultations with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and political leaders. It also follows concerns from Judges Matter following a five-month delay in appointments after last year’s interviews. Ramaphosa says Dambuza-Mayosi and […]
# Tshwane Metro Police Department deputy chief Umashi Dlamini says he refused to assist suspended SAPS Gauteng Organised Crime sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, with tender applications for his brother, citing conflict of interest. Dlamini testified before the Madlanga commission of a long-standing relationship with Nkosi, but denied meeting him to discuss city-related business. He also denied […]
# Tshwane Metro Police Department deputy chief Umashi Dlamini says finance and project management divisions play a key role in managing contracts and service level agreements. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, Dlamini explained processes including procurement planning, legal compliance, and monitoring budgets and payments, with invoices processed within 30-days. He emphasised accountability through quarterly reporting, […]
# A report by Vodacom warns Africa remains highly vulnerable to climate change, with decarbonisation slowed by weak power infrastructure and unreliable electricity supply. The study highlights heavy reliance on diesel generators across key sectors. It says progress towards net-zero emissions requires energy reforms, private sector investment and renewable solutions. The report adds coordinated action […]
# The South African Social Security Agency says its self-service portal is back online after technical glitches disrupted access to e-Life Certification. The agency apologised to beneficiaries affected by delays, which led to long queues at offices. SASSA has urged users to utilise the digital platform to avoid travel costs and congestion. The system allows […]
