The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has began hearing an appeal by President Cyril Ramaphosa, challenging a 2023 Pretoria High Court ruling that declared his recognition of Misuzulu as king invalid. The High Court found that Ramaphosa failed to follow due process in the recognition. The case stems
EFF MPs face disciplinary action after Parliament disruption Several Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs face disciplinary action after clashing with National Assembly Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet during a chaotic session with President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday. The EFF, led by Julius Malema, disrupted proceedings by challenging Lotriet’s rulings and questioning Ramaphosa’s
In a bold move to safeguard its automotive exports and stabilize its economy, South Africa has proposed a trade deal to the United States that involves importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) in exchange for duty-free access for its vehicles. The proposal, announced by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni,
The Gauteng local Division of High Court sitting in Johannesburg has on the 27 May 2025, sentenced two convicted murderers Hlulani Mabuza (32) and Sihle Ntuli (29) after the two were found guilty on Tuesday, 08 April 2025: National Hawks Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Katlego Mogale said they were sentenced
The matter against four Lesotho nationals, Ntisa Mothetho (34), Nthoba David Halahala (35), Molupe Meshack Sekati (36) and Mkhate Clovis Mpholo (36), accused of killing a police officer in Ficksburg was remanded to 19 June 2025 for formal bail application. They appeared in Ficksburg appeared before the Ficksburg Magistrates’
The Gauteng local Division of High Court sitting in Johannesburg has on the 27 May 2025, sentenced two convicted murderers Hlulani Mabuza (32) and Sihle Ntuli (29) after the two were found guilty on Tuesday, 08 April 2025: National Hawks Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Katlego Mogale said they were sentenced
The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Welkom have arrested two suspects aged between 42 and 57 for fraud. According to the Free State Hawks Spokesperson Warrant Officer Fikizwa Matoti the reports indicate that, during August 2019, the former Accounting Officer of the municipality in Bultfontein appointed a service
Ratselane, known as NTATA MALETSATSI (a wheelchair user) a resident from Ward 09 in Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality (Qwaqwa) spend the whole night at municipal offices after the Executive Mayor Cllr Malekola Melato refused to help him. A man requested that the municipality put gravel for him on the Road to
In a bold step toward strengthening space cooperation, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced a joint satellite development initiative aimed at enhancing South Africa’s space technology capabilities. The announcement was made during the 2025 SAMENA Leaders’ Summit in Dubai by Mondli Gungubele, South Africa’s Deputy Minister
A routine Tuesday morning turned into a nightmare in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, after a fully-loaded bus plunged off a bridge on the R102 near Maidstone Sugar Mill. The crash, which happened shortly after dawn, claimed the lives of three passengers and left dozens more injured. Emergency response teams rushed to
