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Image credit: FacebookThe family of slain Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, says it wants those who orchestrated his killing to face the full might of the law. The remarks follow the arrest of 41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni at the weekend by a specialised task team in connection with Van der Merwe’s murder. Sotheni, who faces six charges, including premeditated murder, attempted murder relating to Van der Merwe’s wife and children, […]
The Bulls have named a Springbok-laden matchday 23 for Saturday’s north-south derby against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. Head coach, Johan Ackermann, has recalled experienced forwards to the starting pack as his side looks to gain the upper hand in one of South African rugby’s fiercest rivalries. Experienced front-rowers Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar and Wilco Louw all return to the starting line-up. There is one change to the loose trio, […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting pressure from various labour organisations following his announcement of the establishment of an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) as part of Eskom’s restructuring. During the State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa confirmed plans to create a fully independent state-owned transmission entity that will own and control the country’s electricity grid and oversee the operation of the power market. The broader unbundling strategy will see […]
More than three decades after the brutal killing of the Cradock Four, testimony before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry has laid bare a troubling picture of political fears, missing evidence and institutional resistance that stalled efforts to prosecute apartheid-era crimes. Former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Vusi Pikoli, told the inquiry he shares the view of victims’ families that the case involving the slain anti-apartheid activists was not meaningfully pursued […]
Social media has been flooded with reactions after reports emerged that Real Housewives of Pretoria star, Melany Viljoen and her husband, Petrus “Peet” Viljoen, were arrested in the United States on alleged theft charges. The couple, who reportedly left South Africa last year amid fraud allegations and disbarment proceedings, were allegedly apprehended this week after stealing items valued at more than R87 800 from a supermarket. They are understood to […]
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it is investigating reports of a "rotten egg" smell affecting several parts of Gauteng. The department believes the sulphurous odour is most likely caused by hydrogen sulphide - a gas commonly produced during the breakdown of organic matter and certain industrial processes. Residents in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni have taken to social media to complain about the smell, with many describing it […]
Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Head of Organised Crime, Richard Shibiri, has denied attempting to influence officials involved in the investigation into the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, Shibiri maintained that he had in fact cautioned investigators against accepting alleged bribes linked to the case. Swart was shot dead in April 2024 in what has been described as a case of […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the accelerated deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), saying the soldiers will work alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a coordinated effort to combat crime. The president addressed the issue during Parliament's Question-and-Answer session on Thursday, after confusion among some residents about the role of troops deployed in parts of Gauteng. The first group of about 550 SANDF members was […]
Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Grant Kekana, says his recent omission from the Bafana Bafana squad recently is not a concern for him as he remains focused on helping his club achieve its objectives. The 31-year-old centre-back has struggled with injuries, but has worked his way back to fitness. Despite his improved form, he has not cracked the nod with Bafana coach Hugo Broos, for the preliminary squad named for back-to-back friendly […]
