# Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has welcomed the High Court in Pietermaritzburg’s decision to overturn the 1967 inquest ruling that declared Chief Albert Luthuli’s death accidental. The court found compelling evidence suggesting murder, not misadventure. Minister Kubayi’s spokesperson, Terrence Manase, says the outcome reflects South Africa’s continued commitment to uncovering historical truths […]
# The DA will today advance a bill in Parliament aimed at replacing Black Economic Empowerment with a new model of economic inclusion. The party says the current BEE policy has enriched a few ANC-connected elite while leaving millions of South Africans in poverty. The debate, titled Economic Inclusion for All, will feature DA members […]
# The GOOD Party has labelled the motion of no confidence against Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero as political grandstanding. The motion, brought by minority governing parties including the UDM, Al-Jamaa, African Heart Congress Party and ATM, accuses Morero of centralising power. However, the Johannesburg Progressive Caucus, led by the ANC, has backed Morero, citing improved financial management […]
# Rugby: The inaugural Senatla Sevens tournament for young players kicks off in Cape Town on Wednesday. The event, a partnership between former Blitzbok star Seabelo Senatla en the Connect Academy in Parow, will see under-11, under-13, and under-15 boys teams, as well as under-18 girls teams from the region compete over two days. Senatla […]
# Soccer: Desiree Ellis will coach Banyana Banyana for another four years after extending her contract until 2029. She took over from her predecessor, Vera Pauw, after the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Safa president Danny Jordaan says Ellis can now start preparing South Africa for next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations […]
# Cricket: South Africa’s men take on Pakistan in the second T20 in Lahore today after winning the first encounter in Rawalpindi by 55 runs. No changes are expected to the tourists’ team, led by Donovan Ferreira while Aiden Markram is rested. It also features experienced wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, who reversed his retirement to […]
# Rugby: The returning Caelan Doris is only fit enough for a place on the bench for Ireland’s match tomorrow night against New Zealand in Chicago, with Dan Sheehan named as captain. Iain Henderson, Bundee Aki and Sam Prendergast are also on the bench. Jack Crowley starts at fly-half ahead of Prendergast, alongside half-back partner […]
# The ANC says the ruling by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, confirming Chief Albert Luthuli was killed by apartheid police, restores truth, dignity, and justice to his legacy and South Africa’s history. The court overturned the apartheid-era inquest that falsely claimed Luthuli died after being hit by a train in 1967. ANC spokesperson […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy says the Cape Town container terminal is an essential component in exporting produce to global markets. Speaking as she conducted an oversight visit assessing Transnet’s readiness for the deciduous fruit export season Creecy emphasised the port is a key hub for Western Cape ensuring vital economic growth and job creation. […]
