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A fresh battle over photographic evidence and metadata erupted in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Monday as proceedings resumed in the Pretoria High Court. The trial returned after a two-week break, with the State and defence immediately at odds over what evidence had previously been disclosed. At the centre of the latest courtroom showdown is image number 46, a photograph allegedly taken on the morning of 26 October 2014, […]
Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Shadrack Sibiya, will remain behind bars until next Wednesday, after his bail hearing was postponed. It's been a week of explosive claims, with Sibiya's defence repeatedly pushing back against the State's version of events. The 59-year-old faces six charges, including rape, human trafficking, two counts of sexual grooming of a minor, promotion of child sexual grooming and negligent handling of a firearm. The court has […]
Gauteng authorities are stepping up the fight against gender-based violence, femicide and violent crime, with law enforcement warning that pressure to make arrests will not come at the expense of sensitive and thorough investigations. Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefed the media on Friday, saying police are using technology, specialised investigative teams and forensic resources to track suspects linked to unresolved cases, particularly following the discovery of women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni and […]
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final. The Wanderers, affectionaly known as the Bullring, is South Africa's largest ground with a capacity of over 30,000. The Johannesburg venue has been preferred over Cape Town’s iconic Newlands, renowned for its backdrop against Table Mountain. Newlands will instead host the opening group-stage match between India and defending champions Australia on 7 October. The Namibia […]
The Gauteng Education Department has expressed concern over a mystery powder known as "scrubs" making its way into some school communities. The colourful powdered substances are reportedly being bought by learners from spaza shops and local vendors, with some pupils allegedly sprinkling them onto meals served at schools through the government's National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) The department says the contents and safety of the powders remain unclear, prompting calls […]
Controversial businessman, Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s, latest court appearance has taken an unexpected turn, with his defence demanding cellphone records from key State witnesses as it prepares to challenge the case against him. The alleged political fixer appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where proceedings were expected to focus on trial date arrangements. Instead, his defence served the State with a Section 87 notice seeking further particulars and additional […]
Proteas seamer, Kagiso Rabada, has been included in Shukri Conrad's preliminary Test squad for the three-Test series against Australia, which gets underway in Durban on 9 October. Rabada is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during winter training, with his availability for the first Test set to be assessed following an intra-squad match next week. "We will give it [the final decision on Rabada] as much time as humanly possible, […]
Taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, has told the Madlanga Commission that bus company, Putco, may have set some of its own buses alight amid labour tensions, route disputes and mounting financial pressure. His claims came after the commission played footage of Putco buses being set alight in January 2025. Sibanyoni, who was back on the stand at the commission on Wednesday, suggested the incident warranted further investigation, pointing to protests […]
Negotiations between the State and UK fugitive, Ndodana Tshuma, over a plea and sentence agreement have stalled, forcing another delay in his firearm-related case. Tshuma remains behind bars while extradition proceedings continue over allegations that he murdered his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their two daughters, Natalie and Nala Tshuma, in Bedfordshire, England. The British national was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, in June after the South African Police Service (SAPS), […]
