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The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has introduced a new theory, suggesting that the gun used to kill the soccer star may have belonged to music producer, Chicco Twala. This speculation surfaced during the cross-examination of ballistic expert, Chris Mangena, in the Pretoria High Court. Opening the cross-examination, defence lawyer, Thulani Mngomezulu, raised suspicions about the police's decision to send Twala's firearm for analysis. He implied that it […]

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is set to resume this morning, with legal expert, Sheldon Magardie, predicting that the defence will target ballistic expert Chris Mangena's credibility during cross-examination. Magardie believes the defence will focus on poking holes into Mangena's testimony and his credibility as a witness. "Mangena's evidence is mostly of a factual and technical nature. If the defence has consulted their own witness, they most likely will cross-examine […]

MK National Organiser Floyd Shivambu has clarified his decision to leave the EFF, saying it was not driven by the party's electoral decline. Shivambu, a co-founder of the EFF, addressed speculation about his departure during a media briefing on Thursday, alongside MK Party President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Dr John Hlope. His appointment as MK's National Organiser comes days after his resignation from the EFF. Shivambu says his decision […]

Newly elected Johannesburg Council Speaker Nobuhle Mthembu has expressed confidence that Action SA's newfound alliance with the ANC will endure until the next local government elections in 2026. Speaking in Johannesburg today, following her victory over the DA's Nonhlanhla Sifumba for the speakership, Mthembu emphasized her party's commitment to working with the ANC to ensure stability in the city. Mthembu secured 180 votes, beating Sifumba who only garnered 68 votes, with […]

The Pretoria High Court has reserved judgment in former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s R10 million gratuity case. The High Court in Pretoria has heard arguments that the impeached Public Protector was not entitled to a end of services gratuity as she was removed from office and did not vacate the position as required by the Public Protector Act. Mkhwebane returned to court today in a bid to challenge the incumbent […]

Human rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, says Chidimma Aditshina's citizenship could be revoked in the wake of the damning claims against her mother. But the final decision must be made by the Home Affairs Department. Last night, the department confirmed there was prima facia evidence to suggest that Adetshina's mother may have committed identity theft and falsified her citizenship. According to Magardie, the law requires at least one parent to be […]

The Department of Basic Education has urged communities to reclaim school property and assist law enforcement to crack down on rampant crime and vandalism. At a Critical Thinking Forum in Johannesburg, DBE Chief Director, Seliki Thlabane, said that criminals stealing from schools have undermined efforts to provide quality education. He also appealed with communities to stop protecting the law breakers. Thlabane's remarks follow escalating shooting and robbery incidents in local […]

Dr Patricia Moloi-Motsepe says for youth unemployment to be addressed; young people must prepare themselves for the jobs of the future. She was speaking at the Motsepe Foundation’s Youth-Tech Expo in Johannesburg, where more than 1000 unemployed graduates gathered. It was an exciting mix of young and experienced professionals who gathered to network and address the country’s unemployment crisis. The young people say they can no longer be comfortable being excluded from the economy. Lesego Themba, […]