Media granted permission to record Bushiri, co-accused’s bail bid proceedings

The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church have been charged with fraud, money laundering and Contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act worth R102 million. Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court […]

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2 men hospitalised after nearly drowning at Herold’s Bay

They’d apparently been fishing from the rocks when a wave swept them off. CAPE TOWN – Two men have been hospitalised after they nearly drowned in Herold’s Bay in the southern Cape. Paramedics rushed to the scene on Friday morning and the two were found lying on the beach. They’d apparently been fishing from the […]

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WATCH LIVE: Bail hearing for Shepherd and Mary Bushiri

WATCH: Bail hearing for Shepherd and Mary Bushiri The bail hearing of self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, is being held in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Friday morning as they face charges including fraud and money laundering. Supporters of controversial pastor Shepherd Bushiri and his wife pictured at the Pretoria Commercial Crimes […]

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WC Health Dept concerned about relaxed behavior towards COVID-19

This week, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize raised concerns at the country’s COVID-19 cases, warning about small flames that had flared up across the country. FILE: A City of Tshwane Health official takes a nasal swab to test for the COVID-19 coronavirus on a taxi operator at the Bloed Street Mall in Pretoria Central Business District, […]

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CT firefighter Chantel Memziwe won’t take cancer fight lying down

Chantelle Memziwe (41) was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2017 and is currently undergoing gruelling treatment and two days after completing a cycle of chemotherapy, she finished the virtual Cape Town Marathon. Chantel Memziwe (41) was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2017. The aviation firefighter at Cape Town International Airport recently completed the 2020 Virtual […]

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Nkoana-Mashabane: Taxi industry can play role in fight against GBV

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said that transporting about 16 million passengers every day, the taxi industry was key in communicating key messages about gender-based violence to the public. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. Picture: @maite_nkoana/Twitter CAPE TOWN – […]

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Pupil hospitalised after being stabbed at Majazana school near Orange Farm

Pupil hospitalised after being stabbed at Majazana school near Orange Farm Paramedics said that the victim sustained a significant stab wound to his back. Picture: 123rf.com JOHANNESBURG – A 20-year-old pupil has been hospitalised on Friday afternoon after he was stabbed by another pupil at a school in Majazana near Orange Farm. The motive behind […]

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Ndabeni-Abrahams fires former Sapo chair Makhubele

Her spokesperson Mishack Molakeng confirmed that a decision to release Makhubele was taken following a meeting between the minister and the board on Friday. Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams at a media briefing on the coronavirus on 25 March 2020 in Pretoria. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has fired the demoted South […]

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Nearly 1 million smokers quit during lockdown tobacco sales ban – study

The data is contained in a study conducted by the University of Cape Town’s research unit on the economics of excisable products. CAPE TOWN – Nearly a million smokers in South Africa quit when cigarette sales were banned during the COVID-19 lockdown. The data is contained in a study conducted by the University of Cape […]

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Court warns Norma Mngoma after she allegedly contacted State witness

Norma Mngoma, the wife of former minister Malusi Gigaba but who has chosen to be addressed by her maiden name, was in court for her crimen injuria and malicious damage to property case. Norma Mngoma, wife of Former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba, at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 14 September 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN PRETORIA […]

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