Category: SA News

Matome Letsoalo pleaded guilty to a charge of crimen injuria for threatening and antisemitic tweets posted in June 2018. Picture: SAPS. JOHANNESBURG – A man convicted of hate speech has been sentenced to three years in prison – suspended for five years – for the transgression. Last Friday, Matome Letsoalo pleaded guilty to a charge […]

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has confirmed that she was on the list of confirmed witnesses. Former SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni testifying in her delinquency case at the High Court in Pretoria on 20 February 2020. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Former South African Airways (SAA) board chairperson Dudu Myeni is expected to take […]

Officials say the formalisation of the sector will not just benefit operators but also workers who’ll get access to social support like the Unemployment Insurance Fund and training funded by the Skills Development Levy. Commuters wait to enter their taxi at Bree taxi rank in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP Officials say the formalisation of the sector […]

Nyanga mom accused of trafficking daughter (13) for sex seeks bail in court The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that the woman allegedly trafficked her teenaged daughter to a man in July and was arrested at the start of this month. Picture: SAPS/facebook.com CAPE TOWN – A Nyanga mother accused of trafficking her 13-year-old daughter […]

Sergeant Vorster Netshiongolo will apply for bail, based on new facts that have emerged. Scorpion Ndyalvane, Caylene Whiteboy and Voster Netshiongolo on 22 September 2020 made a brief appearance at the Protea Magistrates Court for the alleged murder of 16-year-old Eldorado Park teenager, Nathaniel Julies. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/EWN CAPE TOWN – One of three police […]

The election comes eight months after the last gathering of the council, which has been in turmoil due to disagreements between political parties. New City of Tshwane mayor, Randall Williams, makes a speech in a council meeting on 30 October 2020 after being elected mayor. Picture: @DAGauteng/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The City of Tshwane has a […]

The interim provincial committee has been in a battle with at least eight officials after ordering 15 of them – including mayors, speakers and chief-whips – to step down last month. FILE: An ANC flag. Picture: EWN. JOHANNESBURG – The ANC’s interim provincial committee (IPC) in the North West has instructed its caucuses across the […]

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter said that the utility’s power generating system was looking good and it was managing to keep the lights on. FILE: Eskom CEO André de Ruyter at a briefing at Megawatt Park on 31 January 2020. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter said that the utility’s power generating […]

The draft regulations to the Aarto act – which are still open for public comment – propose a fine of R500 for defaulting motorists and a R1,000 for companies each time they pass under a gantry. An e-tolls gantry on the highway in Gauteng. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Amid much contention over government’s proposal […]

The five are due back in court on Monday where the State is expected to present its closing arguments. Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. Picture: facebook.com/shepherdbushiriministries JOHANNESBURG – Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, his wife Mary and three other co-accused will spend another weekend at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre. The five have been applying […]