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Enyobeni tavern owner, 2 staff arrested for selling booze to children

The owner of East London's Enyobeni tavern and two employees have been arrested as the forensic investigation into the deaths of 21 teens continues. Brig Tembinkosi Kinana said the 52-year-old owner and staff, aged 33 and 34, were arrested at the weekend and on Tuesday afternoon by a team of…

13 Jul 2022 6AM 1 min

Defence lawyer in Meyiwa murder trial withdraws 

Defence advocate Malesela Teffo, who was representing four of the five accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, on Tuesday announced that he was withdrawing from the case. Teffo said he was quitting  because of the harassment he claimed to have been subjected to by the judge, the police and the National…

12 Jul 2022 11AM 6 min

Cele deploys police tactical response team to Soweto

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on police minister Bheki Cele deploying police tactical response team to Amabherethe in Soweto to help local SA Police Service (SAPS) after the mass shooting at a tavern.

12 Jul 2022 5AM 1 min

What you said about bringing July unrest instigators to book

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on what you said about whether those responsible for the July unrest will be brought to book

12 Jul 2022 5AM 1 min

Mpofu says Mkhwebane's suspension was "premature" and "biased"

The inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office started on Monday. The hearing began with opening statements by one of the committee’s evidence leaders and by Mkhwebane’s legal team led by advocate Dali Mpofu. According to Mpofu, Mkhwebane's suspension was "premature" and "biased". 

11 Jul 2022 11AM 5 min

Cele says 137 spent cartridges were found after Soweto tavern massacre

Police minister Bheki Cele says an 11 member detective team is investigating the murders at a Soweto tavern. The minister said 137 spent cartridges were found at the scene of the weekend massacre.

11 Jul 2022 7AM 2 min

DStv could soon change its password sharing rules

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on DStv possibly changing up their password sharing restrictions.

11 Jul 2022 5AM 1 min

Thieves are coming for your petrol — Here’s how to protect your tank

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on a new crime trend in SA: petrol theft

11 Jul 2022 1AM 1 min

Justice cluster update on July unrest arrests and criminal cases

The justice, crime prevention and security (JCPS) cluster on Friday gave an update on progress made after the findings and recommendations of an expert panel on 2021's July riots. It was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Defence minister Thandi Modise and minister of police Bheki Cele reported on the arrests and…

8 Jul 2022 9AM 4 min

Pravin Gordhan heckled at Wits lecture on SOE reforms after state capture

Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan was heckled by attendees at a public lecture in Johannesburg on Thursday evening. Gordhan was speaking about the reform of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) at an event hosted by the Wits School of Governance as part of the university’s centenary celebrations.

8 Jul 2022 5AM 5 min

Soweto resident Thabo Bopeka on life a year after the July Unrest

One year after Jabulani Mall in Soweto was looted, resident Thabo Bopeka shares what she remembers of the day, life in the community since, and whether government has done enough to help rebuild the area.

8 Jul 2022 2AM 1 min

Soweto resident Ntsieni Masuma on life a year after the July Unrest

One year after Jabulani Mall in Soweto was looted, resident Sibusiso Mkwanazi shares what she remembers of the day, life in the community since, and whether government has done enough to help rebuild the area.

8 Jul 2022 2AM 1 min

Soweto resident Nothemba Masina on life a year after the July Unrest

One year after Jabulani Mall in Soweto was looted, resident Nothemba Masina shares what she remembers of the day, life in the community since, and whether government has done enough to help rebuild the area.

8 Jul 2022 2AM 1 min

ANC members will march for Ramaphosa’s removal amid Farmgate and economic crisis: Niehaus

Fired ANC member Carl Niehaus says the Ramaphosa Must Go mass marches to unseat Ramaphosa and against the standard of living are on track.

6 Jul 2022 1PM 6 min

“Somebody, somewhere must answer”: Cele and other officials speak at funeral of Enyobeni victims 

Hundreds of mourners, including political leaders, gathered in Scenery Park, East London, on Wednesday for the mass funeral service of 21 teenagers who died in mysterious circumstances at Enyobeni tavern on June 26. Those addressing the mourners included President Cyril Ramaphosa, police minister Bheki Cele and Eastern Cape premier Oscar…

6 Jul 2022 11AM 4 min

Fire in Charlotte Maxeke Hospital parking bay brought under control

The Gauteng department of health said a fire that broke out on Tuesday night and was confined to a small section of level two parking at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital has been contained.

6 Jul 2022 5AM 1 min

Bheki Cele’s heated rant gets tongues wagging

Police minister Bheki Cele’s rant against his critics this week has drawn sharp reaction across Mzansi, with some claiming he was justified in his response and others calling for him to be given the boot. Cele lost his cool during a community meeting in Gugulethu in the Western Cape on…

6 Jul 2022 3AM 5 min

Eskom employee wage talks resolved — 7% increase, load-shedding still on

Wage talks between Eskom management and workers’ unions have been resolved but power cuts are expected to continue.

5 Jul 2022 11AM 2 min

Eastern Cape Liquor Board cites staffing issues after Enyobeni Tavern tragedy  

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has cited staffing issues after the tragic and mysterious deaths of 21 youths at Enyobeni Tavern in the Eastern Cape about a week ago. According to its spokesperson, Mgwebi Msiya, a lack of staff has affected how the board monitors compliance by liquor outlets such…

5 Jul 2022 11AM 5 min

Eskom restores Parys power but warns of impending blackouts

Power to the Ngwathe local municipality in the Free State has been restored but Eskom has warned there is still a risk of overloading. On Friday overloading by the municipality tripped and damaged the Eskom network, leaving Parys and Vredefort without electricity and knock-on water outages while the municipality worked…

5 Jul 2022 3AM 1 min