Category: SA News

The party lodged a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission against Economic Freedom Front leader Julius Malema and his party’s members, who were heard singing “shoot the boer” during demonstrations in Senekal on Friday. Demonstrators carry placards during a demonstration against farm attacks in Senekal, South Africa, on 16 October 2020, ahead of […]

This followed Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s gazetting of amendments to the Electricity Regulations pertaining to New Generation Capacity. Picture: Pexels. CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape government said municipal procurement of Independent Power Producers is vital for energy-led economic recovery in the country. This followed Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s gazetting of amendments to the Electricity […]

The incident happened at a farmhouse Bed & Breakfast late on Friday night. Police van. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN. CAPE TOWN – Police in the Eastern Cape are on the lookout for two armed suspects following an attack on a farm near the Addo area that left two wounded. The incident happened at a farmhouse Bed […]

Drivers embarked on a two-day strike last week demanding an end to what they labelled exploitation by e-hailing service Bolt. FILE: Bolt and Uber drivers blocked the N1 driving to the head offices of both companies in Marlboro to hand over their memorandum on 20 February 2020. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – E-hailing drivers are threatening […]

Grieving family and friends bid farewell to 11-year-old Duran Visagie in Kraaifontein earlier on Saturday. Duran Visagie. Picture: Supplied. CAPE TOWN – Yet another community in Cape Town is spending part of the weekend in mourning following the burial of a young boy killed in an alleged gang-related shooting. Grieving family and friends bid farewell […]

Golden Arrow bus service extends validity of tickets The intervention was in response to suggestions from passengers who were experiencing changes in working hours and had travel patterns affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. FILE: The Golden Arrow bus terminus in the Cape Town CBD on 1 June 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN CAPE TOWN – Golden […]

Contralesa gave the green light for the traditional rite of passage for boys to resume in December. FILE: A picture of young boys from the Xhosa tribe attending a traditional initiation school in Libode in the Eastern Cape province. Picture: AFP JOHANNESBURG – The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) in Gauteng on […]

It follows the arrest of farmer Andre Pienaar who was also caught for his involvement in the rampage that occurred at the local court last week. FILE: A police vehicle set alight by angry farmers outside the Senekal Magistrate’s Court on 6 October 2020. Picture: @crimeairnetwork/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – Another suspect was arrested for his alleged […]

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said it’s clear that the board’s decision to reinstate Siyabonga Gama, backpay him and even pay his legal costs was irrational. A screenshot of former Transnet board chair Mafika Mkhwanazi at the state capture commission on Friday 16 October 2020. Picture: SABC Digital News/Youtube JOHANNESBURG – Former Transnet board chair […]

Julius Malema told supporters the reason he called them to Senekal is to remember their plight for land and has demanded an apology from white farmers. EFF leader Julius Malema outside Senekal Magistrates Court on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN SENEKAL – Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema on Friday demanded an apology […]