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Malema: Ramaphosa 'can go to hell' if he cannot be investigated

EFF leader Julius Malema does not believe the removal of the public protector on the basis that her rulings were overturned in court is rational. “You cannot fire a public protector for losing [court] cases,. “To even think that we must destroy [the] public protector for a questionable character like…

16 May 2022 8AM 3 min

R3k bail for seven men accused of killing Elvis Nyathi 

The seven men accused of killing Zimbabwean Elvis Nyathi were granted R3,000 bail each in the Randburg magistrate’s court on Friday. Nyathi was killed in a mob attack during unrest in Diepsloot in April over increased crime in the area, allegedly committed by foreigners.  

13 May 2022 7AM 2 min

Poor public service: Alarming state of roads and how to claim for your damaged car or bodily injury

A recent study shows SA is the most dangerous country in which to drive. Residents in Greymont, Johannesburg, a local security company and a councillor reported a huge hole in a main road to the Johannesburg Roads Agency and Johannesburg Water several times before it swallowed a car four months…

13 May 2022 5AM 11 min

Swimming helped me find my passion for surfing, says CT surfer

At 13 years old, Cass Collier left swimming when he discovered his passion for surfing.

13 May 2022 5AM 1 min

My father inspired me, says CT surfer who is breaking racial stereotypes

Cass Collier attributed his 41-year journey in the ocean to his father who taught him how to swim when he was just nine years old. At the time, SA was still racially segregated but this did not prevent the two from doing what they loved.

13 May 2022 5AM 1 min

Violence erupts at Soweto school when parents demand release of schoolboy, arrested for death of fellow pupil

Mayhem broke out at Soweto school on Friday after the arrest of a Grade 9 pupil for allegedly stabbing to death a Grade 10 pupil over an alleged incident of bullying. Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said Thaba-Jabula Secondary School in Pimville had to be dismissed early after parents…

13 May 2022 5AM 2 min

‘I hugged him’: How Cape Town nurse disarmed hospital gunman

A fearless nurse managed to calm a gunman inside a Cape Town hospital by hugging him and chatting until he agreed to be sedated. “I walked towards him and hugged him,” said Sister Diane Seale from New Somerset Hospital where Jaun-Paul Carl Malgas allegedly shot dead two patients and a…

11 May 2022 7AM 1 min

It's about much more than the flag, says Afriforum

Three years ago judge president Phineas Mojapelo found that the display of the apartheid flag was a form of hate speech after the court considered the matter brought by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and SA Human Rights Commission. Today, the debate continues as Afriforum heads to the Supreme Court of…

11 May 2022 7AM 5 min

‘I drove past where my daughter was held captive and abused’: Godrich Gardee

Former EFF secretary-general Godrich Gardee says it is painful knowing that while searching for his daughter, he drove past the house where she was possibly held captive and raped. “It’s very painful to know I have been passing the place where everything happened without knowing. While we were busy with…

11 May 2022 5AM 1 min

Shoba sentencing proceedings postponed  

Sentencing proceedings in the case of murder mastermind Ntuthuko Shoba were postponed in the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday due to outstanding pre-sentencing reports. Shoba was found guilty in March this year of orchestrating the murder of his girlfriend Tshegofatso Pule in June 2020.

10 May 2022 6AM 3 min

Former domestic worker turned author, businesswomen and entrepreneur starts NGO to help others

Former domestic worker Ntombizodwa Merriam Mahlangu obtained her BA degree in Human and Social Studies from UNISA in 2018 and now wants to help other helpers achieve the same success. Now, Mahlangu is launching a non-profit company, Help One Helper, to help others like her. Through this initiative, she aims…

10 May 2022 5AM 5 min

Stage 2 load-shedding from 5pm, with the possibility of higher stages

Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 5pm to 10pm on Tuesday, with the possibility of higher stages should any breakdowns occur during the day.

10 May 2022 5AM 1 min

The ANC does not speak for SA on Ukraine, says Steenhuisen

DA leader John Steenhuisen says the consequences of the war between Russia and Ukraine will be felt most by SA’s poorest during the winter.    The price of staple foods, including maize and cooking oil, have been on the rise due to restrictions on Ukrainian exports through its ports. Steenhuisen…

10 May 2022 4AM 15 min

Rhulani Mathebula will act as generation executive at Eskom

Eskom’s Phillip Dukashe has resigned as permanent group executive for Generation. The ailing power utility announced the resignation on Monday afternoon, calling Dukashe "a true, loyal asset to Eskom and the country." Rhulani Mathebula will act as Generation Executive while the recruitment process is in order. Mathebula was group executive for…

9 May 2022 8AM 1 min

Malema and Cele determined to find justice for Hillary Gardee

EFF leader Julius Malema and police minister Bheki Cele were among the speakers on Saturday at the funeral of Hillary Gardee, who was found dead after allegedly being shot in the back of her head. Cele said: “She had tough, bad last hours.” He said he would return to the…

7 May 2022 9AM 4 min

Hillary Gardee’s aunt talks about her disappearance and murder

The funeral service of Hillary Gardee is under way in Kamagugu in Nelspruit on Saturday. Hillary’s aunt, Shariffa Gardee, explained what they know about her disappearance and murder. “She was nowhere to be found and her phone was switched off,” her aunt said. On Friday police arrested a 39-year-old man…

7 May 2022 5AM 4 min

LGBTQIA+ community calls for progressive school uniform guidelines

There have been growing calls from civil groups, activists, pupils and parents for the implementation of progressive school uniform guidelines for LGBTQIA+ pupils across South African schools. School uniform policies have previously been focused on affordability and accessibility. The current uniform policies are draft guidelines which allow departments and schools…

6 May 2022 5AM 12 min

Soweto man gets eight years in jail for raping his neighbour's dog

A Soweto man who raped his neighbour’s 11-month-old puppy has been sentenced to eight years behind bars by the Roodepoort magistrate's court. Mojalesa Mofokeng was found guilty of bestiality.

5 May 2022 9AM 2 min

"I must not be the first one to catch them," says Malema

During a visit to the Gardee family home, EFF leader Julius Malema said he could not guarantee what would happen if he was to find those responsible for the murder of postgraduate student Hillary Gardee, 28, daughter of former EFF secretary-general and attorney Godrich Gardee. 

4 May 2022 10AM 4 min

More darkness this winter as Eskom expects high power demand

Eskom anticipates its “old and unreliable” system will be unable to handle the demand for power this winter. COO Jan Oberholzer said they will try their best to keep the lights on but SA should not count on it. The power utility implemented stage 2 load-shedding on Tuesday.

4 May 2022 6AM 3 min