KZN ANC surprised by Gumede trying to involve lawyers in internal matter

ANC KZN spokesperson Nhlakanipho Ntombela said that Zandile Gumede refused to appear before the party’s integrity commission on the date that was given to her, saying that she wanted her lawyers involved in the matter. Former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede (centre) and and some of her co-accused appear in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on […]

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Two EC prisoners still at large following escape from holding cells

The suspects are believed to have overpowered officers who were on duty on Wednesday night and robbed them of a SAPS firearm before fleeing. The six escapees who are still at large after escaping from the Elliot police station on Thursday, 1 October 2020. Picture: @SAPservice/Twitter. CAPE TOWN – Eastern Cape police have yet to […]

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Joburg residents warned of strong winds, possible flooding this weekend

Forecaster Celeste Sourie said that residents could expect the grey skies to clear from Sunday but has urged residents to stay vigilant amid changing conditions. A bus seen in Centurion during flooding on 9 December 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – Johannesburg Emergency Services are warning residents to watch out for strong winds and possible […]

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Colleagues laud Charl Kinnear as slain detective is laid to rest

Western Cape police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk has lauded slain detective Charl Kinnear for both his friendship and work ethic. Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear was laid to rest on 3 October 2020. Picture: Supplied CAPE TOWN – Western Cape police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk has lauded slain detective Charl Kinnear for both his friendship […]

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Kraaifontein police probing case of double murder

Kraaifontein police probing case of double murder A shooting took place in the Bloekombos area on Thursday night. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN CAPE TOWN – Kraaifontein police are probing the case of a double murder after a man and his three-year-old brother were shot and killed inside a vehicle this week. The shooting took place in […]

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Cele vows that police will not rest until Charl Kinnear’s murder solved

Police Minister Bheki Cele was speaking at Kinnear’s funeral service, which took place in Cape Town on Saturday. FILE: Police Minister Bheki Cele releases the first quarter crime statistics for 2020/2021 at a media briefing on 14 August 2020. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Bheki Cele said that no officer would rest until they […]

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Police make breakthrough in quadruple KwaNdengezi murder case

The victims, who were all shot in the upper body, were killed at the Zwelibomvu Reserve near a primary school last weekend. JOHANNESBURG – Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of four people in KwaNdengezi in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The victims, who were all shot in the upper body, were killed at […]

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Fate of suspended Gauteng Health officials in balance after HOD Lukhele quits

The province has been at the centre of allegations of COVID-19 corruption that saw the suspension of Lukhele, the Health deputy Director-General Andile Gwebani and Health MEC Bandile Masuku. Gauteng Health Department’s Prof Mkhululi Lukhele at a media briefing on 23 May 2020. Picture: @GautengHealth/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The fate of several Gauteng Health Department officials […]

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Suspects arrested over R20m KZN catering tender corruption get bail

The supply chain manager in the office of the premier, Nonhlanhla Hlongwa, was among them. Picture: Supplied. DURBAN – A senior official and three suppliers linked to alleged corruption in the office of KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala on Friday were released on bail. The supply chain manager in the office of the premier, Nonhlanhla Hlongwa, […]

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