A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Clydesdale Road in Springs, where a hearse, on a solemn mission to collect a body from a local hospital, lost control and slammed into a tree before erupting into flames. The vehicle was carrying the driver and a family member of the deceased, who were
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is investigating 102 law firms and sheriffs suspected of receiving duplicate payments totaling approximately R340 million from South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF). The funds, meant as compensation for victims of motor vehicle accidents, were fraudulently disbursed twice some of which legal practitioners allegedly retained
Three individuals were convicted of stock theft and sentenced by the Motetema District Court in Sekhukhune District. Aron Tau (36), Shaku Kabelo (30), and Bethuel Nonyana (29) were found guilty after pleading guilty to charges of unlawful possession of six stolen sheep, valued at R18,000. The case was investigated by
Over 100 parliamentarians from across the globe have signed an open letter expressing support for South Africa, urging U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse his February 7, 2025, executive order suspending all U.S. aid to the country. The lawmakers contend that Trump’s decision, which he justified by alleging racial discrimination
US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, demanding a new nuclear agreement within two months to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The letter warns that failure to reach a deal could lead to unspecified consequences, including potential military action. Special envoy Steve
Julius Malema, the Commander-in-Chief of the EFF, expressed strong support for General Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, stating that the party stands firmly against crime and will never allow Mkhwanazi’s removal. Malema went on to claim that the charges against Mkhwanazi were not coincidental but part of an effort to undermine his
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi has proposed a deal to U.S. President Donald Trump, offering access to the DRC’s vast mineral wealth valued at $24 trillion in exchange for U.S. support in countering rebel forces, particularly the M23 group linked to Rwanda. The DRC is rich in critical minerals like cobalt,
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has strongly criticized etv’s legal challenge to delay South Africa’s analogue switch-off, arguing that the broadcaster’s actions are motivated by commercial interests, not a genuine concern for the poorest citizens. etv has raised fears that the transition to digital broadcasting could harm
Dimakatso David Mokwena, the Senior Manager of Communications at the Border Management Authority (BMA), appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today to face charges of malicious damage to property. The incident was reported to the Hercules SAPS. Mokwena, a former Colonel in the South African Police Service, is accused of
Today, March 20, 2025, the Randburg Magistrates Court dismissed the attempted murder case against Edwin Sodi after he reached an out-of-court settlement with his estranged wife, Nthateng Lerata, and the other complainant, Faizal Motlekar. Both parties indicated they no longer wished to pursue the charges. The case, which stemmed from
