# The National Conventional Arms Control Committee has authorised 64 contracting permits involving 27 countries, worth 17.8-billion-rand, during the first quarter of 2026. Justice and Constitutional Development deputy minister and Committee deputy chairperson, Andries Nel, announced approval of 86 munitions export permits valued at 855-million-rand, 76 import permits worth 82-million-rand, and 29 dual-use export permits […]
# The Johannesburg High Court has sentenced Mozambican national Armindo Pacula to 25 years in prison after he admitted killing media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock in a murder-for-hire plot last December in Johannesburg CBD. Pacula pleaded guilty under a plea agreement, confessing he was paid 25-thousand-rand to carry out the shooting. He also received […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has welcomed the sentencing of 25-year-old Mozambican national Joaquim Armando Pacula for the murder of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock in Johannesburg cbd last December. The Johannesburg High Court also sentenced Pacula for unlawful firearm and ammunition possession and an Immigration Act violation. His co-accused, Victor Majola’s matter was […]
# The newly appointed Public Investment Corporation Board has met to establish oversight and corporate governance structures aimed at ensuring stability and continuity. The Board welcomed a Pretoria High Court ruling declaring the precautionary suspension of PIC CEO Patrick Dlamini invalid and unlawful. Dlamini has resumed his duties as CEO and executive director. The Board […]
# The Afrika Mayibuye Movement says it will contest all municipalities in the 2026 Local Government Elections, fielding candidates across South Africa. The Movement’s president Floyd Shivambu says its candidates were identified through consultations covering all four-thousand-488 wards. Shivambu says the process focused on finding ethical, capable and community-centred leaders. He says the approach reflects […]
# Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has expressed his condolences to the families following the death of 17-year-old St Stithians College learner Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and the 19-year-old Ethan Coetzee. Both were found dead at a lodge in Sabie on Monday. Maile’s spokesperson, Onwabile Lubhelwana, says the MEC has urged the public to allow the police […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party is breaking the traditional selection of mayoral candidates by rigorously vetting and interviewing mayoral candidates ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Speaking as the ANC finalises its election manifesto, Mbalula said more than ten-thousand ward candidates are also being processed nationwide. He added the stricter selection […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has warned motorists of major traffic disruptions around Orlando Stadium in Soweto ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 clash between Orlando Pirates and Durban City. Road closures begin at 10am, affecting key routes including the N17, Soweto Highway, Klipspruit Valley Road, Mooki Street and Martha Louw Street. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla […]
# Soccer: Defending MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates begin their bid for a record fifth consecutive title against Durban City at Orlando Stadium today. Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says the Buccaneers are prepared for a difficult encounter. Mamelodi Sundowns host Polokwane City, determined to reclaim domestic silverware, while AmaZulu face Sekhukhune United in Durban. Kaizer Chiefs return […]
