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The suspects will be charged with corruption, money laundering, and theft on Friday when they appear in court in Bloemfontein on Friday. Hawks arrest one of seven on 30 September 2020 in connection with the R255 million Free State asbestos project. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Hawks said sixth of seven suspects linked to […]

Countries deemed to be high risk included the United Kingdom, the United States of America, India, France, Russia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. CAPE TOWN – Government on Wednesday revealed a long list of countries deemed to be high risk in terms of COVID-19 and said leisure travellers from these lands would not be allowed into […]

Mlamleli was unseated as mayor last month in a vote after four years of allegations of maladministration and a cash flow crisis. JOHANNESBURG – Ousted Mangaung Metro Mayor Olly Mlamleli was one of three officials who were arrested in the Free State in connection with the R255 million asbestos project. Mlamleli was MEC when the […]

The minister briefed the media on Wednesday on both his portfolios as minister for higher education, and science and innovation, and how the departments would be affected by level 1 lockdown. FILE: The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande addressing a media briefing on further measures implemented on COVID-19 within the […]

That was revealed after President Cyril Ramaphosa directed that the report submitted by Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula relating to her trip be made public. FILE: Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula at a media briefing on 16 March 2020 on plans by government to curb the spread of the coronavirus in […]

The Public Protector briefed the media on Wednesday about 14 investigation reports. FILE: ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule at the IEC Results Operations Centre on 10 May 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN CAPE TOWN – Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has cleared former Free State Premier Ace Magashule of misleading the provincial legislature. This follows an investigation into […]

Ministers in the Cabinet addressed the nation on Wednesday, detailing what changes will come into effect with regards to international travel now that we’re under level 1 lockdown. FILE: Passengers making their way to check-in points at OR Tambo International Airport for the first time since restrictions were eased under level 3 regulations for business […]

Thulani Lamani attacked several women between 2015 and 2018. The NPA said he was 17-years-old when he committed his first offenses in 2015 and 2016. CAPE TOWN – The Grahamstown High Court sentenced a 22-year-old man to 25 years behind bars for rape and attempted rape. Thulani Lamani attacked several women between 2015 and 2018. […]

Your EWN Weather Watch update for Thursday, 1 October 2020. Lightning. Picture: stock.xchng JOHANNESBURG – The South African Weather Service has forecast showers and thundershowers for most parts of the country on Thursday, with a warning of widespread spring rain and storms in the days ahead. GAUTENG The province will be partly cloudy with morning […]

Gunmen kill 6, leave 4 wounded in Khayelitsha attack Six men were shot in the head and were declared dead on the scene on Wednesday afternoon, while four others were taken to hospital. Picture: Pexels.com JOHANNESBURG – Police in Cape Town are searching for leads following a shootout on Wednesday that left six people dead […]