The Pretoria High Court has postponed its judgment in the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) legal challenge to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, with a decision expected at a later date. During Tuesday’s hearing, the DA argued that the amended law is unconstitutional and undermines the principle of equality before the
Anele Kula made a brief appearance at the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, facing a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Sinenhlanhla Mathonsi, to death while she was working at a supermarket in Soweto. The incident took place on Sunday evening at Protea Glen Mall, where 22-year-old Mathonsi
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is heading to the Pretoria High Court to challenge amendments to the Employment Equity Act, which the party argues introduce unconstitutional race-based job targets. According to DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille, the legal challenge seeks to protect equal job opportunities for all South Africans. At
A man in his 40s lost his life and four others were injured in a head-on collision between a taxi and a light motor vehicle on Mthoko Mkhize Drive in Hammarsdale, west of Durban, early Tuesday morning. The crash occurred just before 5:30am. Emergency services responded swiftly, with multiple
Mashatile vows to safeguard R100bn transformation fund from corruption Deputy President Paul Mashatile has committed to safeguarding the proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund from corruption, pledging strong governance and accountability to ensure the initiative delivers on its promise of inclusive economic growth. Speaking at a business breakfast in Pretoria on
Abdul Khoza quits acting Award-winning actor Abdul Khoza has announced his departure from the entertainment industry, revealing he has officially stepped away from acting after years of captivating South African audiences with his powerful performances. In an emotional Instagram post, Khoza shared a video clip from what he described as
Ace Ncobo resigns from SuperSport amid fraud and money laundering charges Former FIFA referee and PSL general manager Andile “Ace” Ncobo has stepped down from his role as a SuperSport TV analyst following serious fraud and money laundering charges tied to a R15 million school infrastructure project in the Eastern
Ayanda Ncwane honoured at Eswatini royal palace during empowerment visit South African businesswoman and philanthropist Ayanda Ncwane paid a special visit to the Royal Palace of Eswatini, where she was warmly received by Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaNgangaza. The visit formed part of Ncwane’s trip to the kingdom as a
President Cyril Ramaphosa has staunchly defended the Employment Equity Amendment Act, describing it as a vital instrument to dismantle the lingering inequalities of apartheid. Writing in his May 2025 newsletter, Ramaphosa emphasized that the legislation promotes fairness and inclusion particularly for Black South Africans, women, and people with disabilities while
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike argues that MacG’s comments about Minnie Dlamini are not only disrespectful but also damaging, especially to women. By making crude assumptions about Dlamini’s personal life and insinuating that her relationship struggles are linked to an
