Category: SA News

This means that he will once again be released from prison pending the outcome of his application for leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court. FILE: Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Andile Lungisa. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – Convicted criminal and African National Congress (ANC) councillor Andile Lungisa has been granted R10,000 bail in the High Court […]

Zwane was appearing at the state capture commission on Friday morning. A screenshot of Mosebenzi Zwane appearing before the state capture commission on Friday, 25 September 2020. Picture: SABCNews/Youtube JOHANNESBURG – Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has declined Mosebenzi Zwane’s request for the commission to ask him about all the cases in which he is […]

Mantashe confirms govt to buy 6,800MW of solar, wind power Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said that electricity from independent power producers (IPPs) must be purchased by Eskom and programmes will target connection to the grid as soon as reasonably possible. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe addresses a media briefing in Pretoria on level […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa this month invited all South Africans to take on the “Jerusalema dance challenge” as part of Heritage Day – a public holiday celebrating culture and diversity. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and members of his team took up the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge on Heritage Day. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – Construction workers, rangers, fuel attendants, judges […]

Nkoana-Mashabane calls on businesses, civil society to help fight GBV Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said that one of the critical roles which the private sector could play was by economically empowering women. FILE: Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN […]

Nyanga police chasing leads after 4 people, including boy (11) were shot dead Three women and an 11-year-old boy were shot dead, while another person was wounded in the attack. Preliminary reports show two gunmen stormed their Makhosi Street home on Thursday night. Picture: Pexels.com CAPE TOWN – Nyanga detectives were pursuing several leads in […]

Zane Kilian appeared in the Bishop Lavis Magistrates Court on Friday charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and the illegal interception of communication. Charl Kinnear. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN CAPE TOWN – A Gauteng man remains behind bars following his arrest in connection with the murder of a prominent Cape Town policeman. Zane Kilian appeared […]

The 18-year-old is currently fighting for her life in intensive care while the man is expected to appear in court in Alexandria. Alexandria residents march in protest on 25 September 2020 after a young woman was attacked and stabbed multiple times. Picture: Supplied CAPE TOWN – An Eastern Cape man was back in court on […]

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, tertiary education institutions moved lectures online in a bid to save the academic year. CAPE TOWN – A University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that many students lack adequate resources for remote learning. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, tertiary education institutions moved lectures online in a bid to save the […]

A report published and compiled after interviews with 73 convicted wildlife offenders in SA’s jails concluded that 70% of them were forced into crime to make a living. A vet removes the front horn from a rhino to prevent it being poached. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Most people convicted for wildlife poaching and trafficking […]