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This comes after an announcement from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office that he’s in self-isolation after a guest he’d attended a dinner with over the weekend tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula addressing the media on 16 September 2020 at the launch of Prasa’s integrated security plan in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. […]

The red beret’s legal team has resumed its cross-examination of the police officer who’s accused them of assault. EFF leader Julius Malema outside the Randburg Magistrates Court on Thursday, 29 October 2020. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Randburg Magistrates Court is hearing a back-and-forth about whether Julius Malema and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi‘s vehicle formed part […]

Zuma, in an interview with Newzroom Afrika on Thursday morning, said people had what he called ‘a crazy infatuation’ with his former business associates. FILE: Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture on 8 October 2019. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane Zuma on Thursday maintained he […]

COVID-19 and the lockdown have crushed many companies, leaving the already battered economy in a difficult position to recover. FILE: Workers protest as public sector unions seek to strike a wage deal on 19 May 2015. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – Civil servants have threatened to go on a national strike if government’s plans to freeze […]

William Carter (71) made his first appearance in the Muizenberg Magistrates Court on Wednesday following his arrest earlier this week. CAPE TOWN – An elderly Cape Town man accused of the premeditated murder of his wife is due back in the dock next week. William Carter (71) made his first appearance in the Muizenberg Magistrates […]

The suspects, which include former CFO Zaitun Shaik were arrested in July. Four suspects accused of looting R30 million from the KwaZulu-Natal Coastal TVET College appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 31 July 2020. Picture: Nkosikhona Duma/EWN. DURBAN – Four suspects accused of looting R30 million from the coastal KwaZulu-Natal TVET are […]

The minister on Thursday said he was shocked by what he called ‘the lack of financial literacy and understanding of government processes’. Pravin Gordhan. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has reacted to widespread criticism from political parties and taxpayers over government’s decision to pump another R10.5 billion into South African […]

Speaking at the first-ever national taxi lekgotla, the president highlighted the need for concrete measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry, as well as address several challenges that have tarnished its reputation. Commuters wait to enter their taxi at Bree taxi rank in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the […]

The arrests come three years after investigations into these crimes were first set in motion. Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService. CAPE TOWN – Two Gauteng station commanders arrested in connection with alleged corruption and gun licence fraud are set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The arrests come three years after investigations into these […]

The find is expected to bring a much-needed boost to South Africa’s ailing economy, already in recession before the coronavirus pandemic hit. JOHANNESBURG – French energy giant Total announced Wednesday it had made a second “significant” gas discovery off South Africa’s southern coast, months after a similar finding in 2019. The gas deposit was found […]