# Legendary music mogul Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94. The former head of Colombia and Arista Records, famously dubbed “the man with the golden ears,” died at his Manhattan home on Monday. Davis’s 50-year career saw him work with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Bruce Springsteen, […]
# Minister of Defence and Military Veteran, Angie Motshekga, says she is satisfied that the necessary coordination mechanisms across the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster are in place to respond swiftly and effectively to any eventuality in the anti-illegal immigration protests next week. Anti-immigrant groups have imposed 30 June as the deadline for undocumented foreign […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has criticised the handling of a planned arrest warrant for Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and the head of Intelligence Analysis, Nozipho Madondo, describing the process as messy and poorly communicated. The warrant was later put on hold by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption. Addressing the media after a […]
# The Madlanga commission heard evidence relating to an alleged cocaine deal involving businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and his associate, Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk. Testimony presented to the commission included WhatsApp messages and a video said to show suspected cocaine being weighed, with discussions reportedly referring to pricing and quantities. Chief evidence leader Matthew […]
# The Land Bank is calling for urgent action to remove barriers preventing young people from entering agriculture, as the sector remains underused for job creation and economic inclusion. The bank states high youth unemployment and limited access to land, finance, skills and mentorship continue to block many aspiring young farmers from getting started. The […]
# The City of Johannesburg has launched a 100-day challenge against gender-based violence and femicide at the Riverlea Recreation Centre as part of efforts to strengthen awareness and support for survivors. The initiative brings together police, community policing forums, social workers, emergency services and community organisations to improve reporting, education and strengthen awareness. The city […]
# Government is calling for calm after about 500 Malawian nationals were temporarily accommodated at a church in Newlands in Johannesburg. This follows their relocation from Cape Town as part of a coordinated voluntary return process arranged with the Malawian embassy. Deputy government spokesperson William Baloyi says the situation is being handled lawfully and humanely, […]
# Rugby: Siphosethu Mnebelele will captain the Junior Springboks at the Junior World Championship in Georgia after lock Riley Norton was included in the senior Bok squad for the Nations Championship. Norton was replaced by utility forward Thomas Beling, while winger Cheslin Jooste was drafted in place of Vusi Moyo, who was also promoted to […]
# Cricket: The South African Under-19 women’s squad will tour Pakistan for the first time ever next month. Allrounder Mieke van Voorst was announced as captain of the squad of 15, including six players who clinched bronze for the country in the Patricia Kambarami Cup in Nigeria earlier this year. Five international matches will be […]
