Mpho Raborife
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Tshegofatso Pule: Trial of alleged mastermind Ntuthuko Shoba set to begin in October
The 32-year-old former JSE analyst is facing one count of murder, alternatively conspiracy to commit murder, and a second count of defeating the ends of justice. → Read More
WATCH | One person shot dead in Braamfontein as cops disperse Wits fees protesters
One person has been shot dead in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, allegedly by police. It is believed that the incident occurred when police tried to disperse Wits students who were protesting about student funding. → Read More
Limpopo taxi owner arrested in connection with murder, attempted murder
A taxi owner has been arrested in connection with the murder and attempted murder of two people in Madumeleng village, Limpopo police say. → Read More
Matric exam rewrite: Sadtu to challenge Motshekga's 'unfair, premature' decision in court
Sadtu says it is taking legal action against a decision by the Department of Basic Education, and quality assurance education body Umalusi, to have Grade 12 learners rewrite two leaked papers. → Read More
Body inside flaming hearse in Paarl was not burnt by the fire
The body inside a hearse that caught on fire in Paarl East was not damaged, the Drakenstein municipality has confirmed. → Read More
Period for panel appointed to consider Mkhwebane's removal extended from 30 to 90 days
The independent panel appointed to determine whether there is a prima facie case for Public Protector Busisiwe Mkwhebane's removal, has been granted an extension to do its work from 30 days to 90 by National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise. → Read More
South Africa's ambassador to Senegal, Lenin Shope, dies in Dakar
The presidency said in a statement on Saturday that Shope died in the week, but did not elaborate on the cause of his death. → Read More
WATCH: Hearse on fire in Western Cape with corpse inside
The fire was extinguished shortly after the arrival of fire services personnel on the scene in Paarl East, Western Cape. → Read More
Zuma loses supreme court appeal against personal costs order made over Madonsela report
In a judgment, Judge A Schippers dismissed the matter with costs. → Read More
Zondo responds to Zuma's conflict of interest claims, clears air over Zuma ex-wife link
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has responded to former president Jacob Zuma's claims that he should recuse himself. → Read More
Hawks arrest JB Marks mayor and director for fraud and theft involving R5m
The Hawks have arrested more senior government officials who are allegedly linked to fraudulent activities. → Read More
Taxi passenger guns down driver in full view of commuters in Johannesburg
A passenger in a minibus taxi gunned down the driver in full view of commuters in Johannesburg before fleeing. → Read More
Covid-19: Thulas Nxesi discharged from hospital
Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi has been discharged from the Steve Biko Academic Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 earlier this month. → Read More
Cecil John Rhodes statue in Cape Town vandalised, head chopped off
A statue of Cecil John Rhodes was vandalised at Cape Town's Rhodes Memorial, with the head removed from the bust. → Read More
Number of people positive Covid-19 cases has increased by 82 to 1 462
Of the new cases, 27 were in the Western Cape, 20 in KwaZulu-Natal, 18 in Gauteng, eight in the Free State, two in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo as well as one in Mpumalanga. Four cases were still unallocated as it was not clear where the patients were currently based. → Read More
12 injured in Stellenbosch 'gas leak'
Twelve people have been hospitalised following an alleged gas leak at a farm on George Blake Road in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, paramedics say. → Read More
Journalist Barry Bateman pulled from air after expletive aimed at Malema
Broadcaster Eyewitness News had apologised to the Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema for the foul language used by its senior journalist, Barry Bateman. → Read More
Uyinene Mrwetyana's memory to be honoured through UCT scholarship and new foundation
The courageous and fighting spirit of Uyinene Mrwetyana, who was raped and killed, allegedly by a post office employee, in Cape Town last month, will live on through a fellowship and foundation created in her honour. → Read More
'Truth finally came out' - Lion Mama after daughter's rapists sentenced
An Eastern Cape mother, dubbed "Lion Mama" after she stabbed three men who raped her daughter, says she was grateful the law had taken its course after her child's attackers were sentenced to an effective 25 years in jail. → Read More
Car guard arrested for stabbing motorist who 'refused to move his car'
A car guard has been arrested and charged with assault for allegedly stabbing a motorist who refused to move his vehicle, Johannesburg police have said. → Read More