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OUTA says driving licence validity extension will provide relief for motorists

South African motorists could soon spend less time in queues and save money on licence renewals after Cabinet approved a proposal to extend the validity of driving licence cards for light motor vehicles from five to 10 years. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed the proposal, describing it as a long-overdue reform that could ease pressure on South Africa’s strained licensing system. The ten-year validity period will apply […]

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Madlanga Commission | Minister Kubayi announces suspension of three IDAC officials

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mamoloko Kubayi, has announced the suspension of three Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) officials. The suspended officials, are IDAC chief investigator Dylan Perumal, Senior investigator Brian Padayachee and investigator Suneel Bellochun. The officials are at the centre of damning allegations heard by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry from several witnesses, including IDAC’s former head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. Briefing the media on Thursday, Kubayi said […]

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How Joburg celebrated World Tequila Day with cocktails, music and Mexican flair

On a chilly Friday evening in Sandton, one of Johannesburg's busiest nightlife districts, World Tequila Day was celebrated with cocktails, music and a taste of Mexico. Observed globally on 24 July, World Tequila Day has become an annual occasion for tequila brands, bars and restaurants host tastings and cocktail experiences. In Johannesburg, this year's celebrations reflected a growing appetite for premium tequila, particularly among young professionals looking for social experiences […]

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Venues for 2027 Cricket World Cup revealed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia that will host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Eight venues across South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, will host matches during the tournament. The 50-over competition returns to Africa after 24 years. In 2003, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya hosted the eighth edition of the Men’s Cricket […]

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Matlala trial | Torture claims take centre stage as arrest evidence comes under scrutiny

Allegations that police tortured accused number one, Musa Kekana, during his April 2024 arrest have become the central focus of the trial-within-a-trial in the Johannesburg High Court, with the defence and the State presenting sharply conflicting accounts of what happened. Thursday's proceedings, which marked the fourth day of Captain, Phimi Sekgobela's, cross-examination, are focused on whether evidence obtained during Kekana's arrest was lawfully secured and can be admitted in the […]

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Oprah’s school enters new era as GDE prepares to take over

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has vowed to preserve the legacy of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) as American media mogul, Oprah Winfrey, prepares to hand over the Meyerton campus to the provincial government. Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, said on Thursday following a meeting with Winfrey, that the administrative processes for the transfer of the academy’s assets and facilities have begun and will continue over […]

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim ordered to testify in person next month

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed North West businessman, Suliman Carrim’s, testimony to 14 August. The commission says Carrim will only be excused if he undergoes an independent medical examination, with a report submitted to the commission by the 12 August confirming whether he is fit to testify. Carrim has missed several scheduled appearances before the commission, citing an undisclosed illness. The commission has postponed Carrim’s testimony several times […]

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Matlala trial | Defence escalates challenge to Kekana’s arrest

The defence in the attempted murder trial of alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, intensified its challenge to the State's case on Wednesday, questioning the legality of accused number one, Musa Kekana's arrest, seeking additional police documents and introducing a change in legal representation for one of the accused. Proceedings in the Johannesburg High Court were dominated by the ongoing trial-within-a-trial, which will determine whether evidence obtained during Kekana's April […]

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Impeachment committee rules out panel testimony, moves to appeal High Court ruling

Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has ruled out calling the authors of the contentious independent panel report, while a legal opinion on whether President Cyril Ramaphosa can be compelled to testify is still being finalised. The committee voted on Wednesday not to invite the panel members led by retired Chief Justice, Sandile Ngcobo, to appear before it, after receiving legal advice that doing so could compromise it's constitutional role. Sixteen […]

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Young musicians take centre stage as Joy of Jazz invests in the festival’s future

The future of South African jazz took centre stage at the National School of the Arts (NSA) in Braamfontein on Saturday, as young musicians, event organisers and industry leaders gathered for the third edition of Jazz for Young People, a fundraising concert ahead of the 27th annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival. Curated by award-winning musician, Msaki, the event showcased emerging talent while raising funds to improve music facilities […]

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