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Controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim's, will have to wait until next week for a ruling on his bail application, with the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court expected to deliver its judgment on 28 October 2026. Both the State and the defence have concluded their arguments, leaving the court to decide whether Carrim should be released on bail or remain behind bars. Carrim was arrested last week after repeatedly failing to appear […]
Former President Thabo Mbeki has challenged the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to explain why it failed to investigate and prosecute nearly 300 cases referred to it by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), insisting that his administration never obstructed the process. Mbeki took the stand at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, where he denied allegations that secret talks with former apartheid-era security officials were aimed at shielding them from prosecution. […]
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of Lions lock forward, Hyron Andrews, who died on the eve of the team's Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle in France. The 31-year-old lock was found unresponsive in the shower at the team's hotel, Hôtel Atalante - Relais Thalasso, on the Île de Ré in France on Friday morning. The Lions said that "in honour of Hyron", they would fulfil their […]
City Power has postponed a planned operation targeting suspected hijacked and poorly managed buildings in Johannesburg's inner city, citing safety concerns amid ongoing protests and an electricity outage that continues to affect residents. The operation, scheduled for Friday, aimed to address illegal electricity connections, verify metering and billing compliance, and recover outstanding revenue where applicable. The power utility says its teams could not safely proceed with the operation, while the […]
The Proteas Men's selection panel has named a 17-player squad for the second Test against Australia, starting on Sunday, 18 October, in Gqeberha. Batter Matthew Breetzke replaces Tristan Stubbs in the squad, while Ryan Rickelton will take over the wicketkeeping duties for the second Test. Breetzke comes into the team on the back of a solid showing in the ODI series against Australia, having scored 171 runs in three matches […]
The battle over one photograph has turned the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial into a courtroom tug-of-war, with the State seeking to scrutinise image number 46 and the defence pushing back over what it says is a lack of expert verification. Proceedings resumed today following a brief adjournment over the ongoing dispute between the State and defence. The Pretoria High Court has dismissed the defence's bid to stop the State from […]
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, has called on party members to set aside internal factional battles and intensify campaigning ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections, after the Constitutional Court's ruling in favour of the party in a dispute with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) over candidate nominations. The judgment clears the way for 181 ANC councillor candidates, previously excluded from the ballot in six […]
Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, remains confident that South Africa will host a Formula One Grand Prix, despite Rwanda securing the deal to bring the sport back to Africa. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Wednesday, McKenzie congratulated the East African nation, while maintaining that South Africa will still put in a bid for 2028/2029. Rwanda signed a 10-year agreement to host the grandest motorsport event earlier this week. The […]
South Africa's immigration debate is heating up, with anti-immigration groups taking their grievances to the Department of Home Affairs, challenging everything from its new digital asylum system to its handling of the country's refugee laws. Members of Progressive Forces of South Africa, Thembelihle Residents Association and Radical People of South Africa gathered outside the department's headquarters in Pretoria on Wednesday, under the United Civic Movement banner, demanding answers from government. […]
