Former Transnet chair Mkhwanazi backtracks on Gigaba testimony at Zondo inquiry

Mafika Mkhwanazi previously denied that Minister Malusi Gigaba had a hand in reviewing former CEO Siyabonga Gama’s dismissal, but this afternoon wanted to change his story. A screenshot of former Transnet board chair Mafika Mkwanazi at the state capture commission on Friday 16 October 2020. Picture: SABC Digital News/Youtube JOHANNESBURG – Former Transnet board chair […]

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Bloody pants found at home of Brendin Horner murder suspect, court told

Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetje Mahlamba are applying for bail at the magistrates court after they were charged with killing the farm manager and tying him to a fence. ANC members outside the Senekal Magistrates Court on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN SENEKAL – The Senekal Magistrates Court has heard how police found pants with […]

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Eskom making strides in recovering billions in contract overpayments, Scopa told

Eskom acting head of legal, Bartlett Hewu, said that they had managed to recoup some money from other contracts. Eskom’s Megawatt Park offices in Johannesburg on 12 March 2015. Picture: EWN CAPE TOWN – Eskom said that it was making progress in efforts to recover billions in contract overpayments. The power utility on Friday briefed […]

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Malema: Senekal protest a continuation of struggle against apartheid

The red beret leader addressed scores of supporters who arrived earlier on Friday morning in response to his call to defend state property. EFF leader Julius Malema leads a protest in the town of Senekal in the Free State on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN SENEKAL – Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema […]

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WC government assists with food aid amid COVID-19 crisis

The Western Cape Social Development Department said hunger was a very real problem, especially with many losing their jobs this year. CAPE TOWN – It’s World Food Day and this year’s theme is: “Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future.” The Western Cape Social Development Department said hunger was a very real problem, […]

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Blood from 3 different men found in Brendin Horner’s vehicle, court hears

Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetje Mahlamba have been applying for bail after they were charged with Horner’s death. Demonstrators carry placards during a demonstration against farm attacks in Senekal, South Africa, on 16 October 2020, ahead of the appearance of suspects in the Senekal Magistrates Court for the murder case of 22-year-old farm manager Brendin Horner. […]

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WC traffic cop dies in collision while on way to crash scene

The Western Cape Transport Department said that the traffic cop had been in service since 2016 and was stationed in Worcester. CAPE TOWN – An on-duty traffic officer who was responding to a crime scene has been killed in a crash near Worcester. It happened on Thursday on the R43 between Villiersdorp and Worcester. The […]

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5 more suspects arrested for murder of Normandien farm couple

5 more suspects arrested for murder of Normandien farm couple Police said that this followed the initial arrest of a suspect who confessed to the murder. Signs at a farm in Normandien, Newcastle, in KwaZulu-Natal where Glen and Vida Rafferty were killed in August. Picture: Nkosikhona Duma/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Five more suspects have been arrested […]

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