State witnesses’ credibility called into question in Brendin Horner murder case

Sekwetje Mahlamba and Sekola Matlaletsa were applying for bail in the Senekal Magistrates Court. FILE: Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetje Mahlamba, the two suspects accused of murdering Brendin Horner, appear at the Senekal Magistrates Court on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN SENEKAL – The defence in the Brendin Horner murder case on Tuesday questioned the […]

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JSE fines Steinhoff International R13m for breaching listing requirements

JSE fines Steinhoff International R13m for breaching listing requirements The JSE said that the company’s financial reports for 2015, 2016 and some prior financial periods did not comply with international financial reporting standards. Steinhoff’s offices in Stellenbosch. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has fined Steinhoff International more than R13 million for […]

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Suspect (20) arrested for stabbing Bishop Lavis teen (19) to death

Suspect (20) arrested for stabbing Bishop Lavis teen (19) to death The 19-year-old victim died following the incident in 4th Street on Monday. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter CAPE TOWN – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Bishop Lavis man. The 19-year-old victim died following the incident in 4th Street on […]

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SIU wants to freeze pensions of ex-Gauteng officials implicated in Diko contract

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently investigating fraud and corruption linked to COVID-19 procurement of more than R10.5 billion. FILE: Former Gauteng Health Department’s Prof Mkhululi Lukhele at a media briefing on 23 May 2020. Picture: @GautengHealth/Twitter CAPE TOWN – The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently investigating fraud and corruption linked to COVID-19 […]

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KwaDabeka school pleads for help as thieves strike 24 hours after 15th break-in

The Mzwamandla Khanyile Primary School was opened in 2014, costing taxpayers R64 million to construct the premises. Over the past two years, doors and windows at the school have been vandalised or stolen. Teachers at the Mzwamandla Khanyile Primary School in KwaDabeka near Pinetown arrived to another break-in at the school on 20 October 2020. […]

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DNA sample from Brendin Horner vehicle not a match for one suspect, court told

The court is hearing a bail application from Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetja Mahlamba, who are accused of killing the 21-year-old farm manager. Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetje Mahlamba, the two suspects accused of murdering Brendin Horner, appear at the Senekal Magistrates Court on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN SENEKAL – It has been revealed in […]

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SABC wants expansion of TV licence fees to cover tablets, smartphones, Netflix

The department said that the current licence was limited to television, but should also include other platforms where people consumed content. CAPE TOWN – The SABC and the Department of Communications want TV licences expanded to also cover other platforms, including streaming services like Netflix. The department said that the current licence was limited to […]

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Gun that killed Senzo Meyiwa linked to 2015 murder of taxi boss

The team investigating Meyiwa’s case had reportedly interviewed a prisoner believed to be linked to the soccer player’s murder. FILE: Former Bafana Bafana & Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa. Picture: Official Senzo Meyiwa Facebook page JOHANNESBURG – A gun which has been positively linked to the killing of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been […]

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Hawks arrest Prophet Bushiri, wife for money laundering to the tune of R102m

This is the second arrest of the couple by the Hawks in as many months, with the current preceded by a February 2019 action over a suspected R15 million money-laundering scheme. FILE: Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. Picture: facebook.com/shepherdbushiriministries JOHANNESBURG – Self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, are among four people – […]

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Brown locust outbreak hits Chris Hani, Sarah Baartman districts in EC

One hundred and twenty-seven farms have been affected in Middelburg Cape, Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen, Cradock, Nieuethesda, Pearston and Jansenville. CAPE TOWN – The Eastern Cape government has confirmed a brown locust outbreak in two districts, Chris Hani and Sarah Baartman. One hundred and twenty-seven farms have been affected in Middelburg Cape, Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen, Cradock, Nieuethesda, Pearston […]

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