# The Pretoria High Court has dismissed accused number four, Mthokoziseni Maphisa’s Section 174 application in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Maphisa argued the State failed to link him to the 2014 killing, but prosecutors say he acted as a lookout outside Meyiwa’s girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo’s home when the Bafana Bafana captain was shot. Judge […]
# The DA says Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police must urgently resolve a brewing power struggle between Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia and national police commissioner Fannie Masemola. The party’s Lisa Schickerling believes the dispute, sparked by the return of 121 political killings dockets to the KwaZulu-Natal task team, risks delaying investigations and eroding public […]
# Die globale alliansie vir volhoubare steenkool, FutureCoal, vra banke, versekeraars en beleggers om steenkool billik en verantwoordelik te befonds. Voorsitter Mike Teke sê steenkool bly ‘n noodsaaklike energiebron wat nywerhede, werksgeleenthede en ekonomiese groei ondersteun. Teke het finansiële instellings aangespoor om steenkool te ondersteun onder FutureCoal se volhoubare steenkoolbestuursraamwerk, wat lae-uitstralings en gevorderde tegnologieë […]
# The Western Cape Government congratulated Tasneem Solomons on claiming her second Women’s World Masters title in pool at the World Eightball Pool Championships in Ennis, Ireland. Hailing from Bonteheuwel, Tasneem also received a Ministerial Commendation at the 2024 Western Cape Sport Awards. MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, praised her dedication and […]
# AfriForum sê die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag se bewering dat die Oos-Kaapse premier Oscar Mabuyane steeds ondersoek word, is verdag. Mabuyane word van korrupsie beskuldig wat verband hou met die onwettige verspreiding van fondse deur sakeman Lonwabo Bam, insluitend betalings wat verband hou met vervoerreëlings vir Winnie Madikizela-Mandela se begrafnis. Barry Bateman van AfriForum sê die […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Toerismeraad sê die minister van Toerisme, Patricia de Lille, se redes vir die ontbinding van die raad het die toets van goeie rede onder die Toerismewet gedruip. ‘n Voormalige raadslid, Lawson Naidoo, het aan die Parlement gesê die raad is die kans ontsê om op die minister se tweede brief te reageer. […]
# AfriForum says the National Prosecuting Authority’s claim that Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane is still under investigation, is suspicious. Mabuyane is accused of corruption linked to the unlawful distribution of funds by businessman Lonwabo Bam, including payments related to transport arrangements for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral. AfriForum’s Barry Bateman says the private prosecution unit may […]
# Global alliance for sustainable coal, FutureCoal, is calling on banks, insurers, and investors to fund coal fairly and responsibly. Chairperson Mike Teke says coal remains a vital energy source, supporting industries, jobs, and economic growth, especially in regions with limited alternatives. Teke urged financial institutions to back coal under FutureCoal’s sustainable coal stewardship framework, […]
# The South African Tourism Board says Tourism minister Patricia de Lille’s reasons for dissolving the board fail the good cause test under the Tourism Act. Former board member Lawson Naidoo told Parliament the board was denied a chance to respond to the minister’s second letter. He cited resignations, suspensions, and operational challenges affecting the […]
