Hawks arrest former municipal official and service provider in R530,000 fraud case The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in Welkom has arrested a former municipal accounting officer and a service provider, along with his company, in connection with a R530,000 fraud case dating back to 2019. Free State Hawks
Wheelchair user removed after overnight protest at Maluti-A-Phofung municipal offices Ratselane, popularly known as Ntata Maletsatsi, a wheelchair user and resident of Ward 09 in the Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality (Qwaqwa), spent the night at the municipal offices in protest after being denied assistance by Executive Mayor Cllr Malekola Melato. Ratselane
SABC pulls plug on Muvhango after 27 years, introduces Pimville Queens In a shock move, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced on Tuesday that its iconic Tshivenda soapie, Muvhango, will be axed after 27 seasons, making way for a new telenovela, Pimville Queens. The new show, produced by Bakwena
Breaking news RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo suspended amid corruption allegations Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), has been temporarily suspended following allegations of corruption tied to a R79 million office lease deal, sources confirmed today. The suspension comes as the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probes claims of
Manyi denies MK Party exit rumors after Chief Whip removal Mzwanele Manyi has firmly dismissed speculation that he will leave the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party following his removal as Chief Whip of Parliament. In a statement Manyi declared, “I’m not going anywhere,” reaffirming his commitment to the party and his
17-year-old Mongiwa Ntuli graduates with BSc in actuarial science from University of Pretoria At just 17 years old, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli has defied expectations and secured an honours degree in actuarial science from the University of Pretoria (UP), graduating with distinction and the coveted cum laude honour. Starting her tertiary
Steveno van Rhyn labeled ‘Menace to Society’ in Joslin Smith case Social worker Errol Peterson has branded Steveno van Rhyn a “menace to society” during the sentencing phase of the Joslin Smith case at the Saldanha Bay Circuit High Court. Van Rhyn, convicted alongside Kelly Smith and Jacquen Appollis of
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,
