Detective implicated in Nathaniel Julies’ murder set for another bail attempt

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 […]

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DA’s Randall Williams elected mayor of Tshwane

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 […]

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ANC committee in the North West looks to oust 8 officials

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 […]

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De Ruyter heartened by current state of Eskom’s power generating system

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 […]

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Outa vows to challenge e-toll fine proposal in court

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 […]

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Bushiris, co-accused set for another weekend in jail as bail hearing postponed

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 […]

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Angelo Agrizzi’s R16 million Italian villa forms part of his bail deal

Judge Ratha Mokgoatleng on Friday ruled that an upfront payment was not the only way to grant bail, but that assets including property could be used as surety. Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi appears in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 14 October 2020. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Investigating Directorate said it’s comforted […]

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DA confident in voting system, expects elective congress to go according to plan

The party will for the first time elect new leaders through an IT-based voting system and presiding officers said that they were confident that the election would be free and fair. FILE: Democratic Alliance members during the voting session on policies on at the party’s elective congress 8 April 2018. Picture: EWN DURBAN – Campaign […]

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Springs man (40) handed life sentence for raping his daughter (6)

The girl’s mother left her with the rapist at home two years ago, when he sexually abused her. JOHANNESBURG – A Springs man (40) on Thursday was sentenced to life in prison for raping his six-year-old daughter. The girl’s mother left her with the rapist at home two years ago, when he sexually abused her. […]

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Ntuli certain she’ll be elected the DA’s new leader

This is despite many analysts familiar with the party saying her chances of winning are slim. FILE: Mbali Ntuli officially announced her decision to run for the leadership role of the Democratic Alliance. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – Former Democratic Alliance (DA) youth leader Mbali Ntuli on Thursday expressed confidence in her chances of becoming the […]

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