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SCA appeal: Zuma's potential next steps

After the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) dismissal of former president Jacob Zuma’s appeal on the legality of his medical parole — a decision resulting in Zuma having to serve another 13 month in jail on his contempt of court conviction — legal expert Ulrich Roux outlines how he got…

21 Nov 2022 8AM 7 min

'I was scared and couldn’t trust anyone,' says Meyiwa’s friend in murder trial

Tumelo Madlala's cross-examination continued in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Friday. He told the court the intruders on the night Meyiwa was killed spoke Zulu when they made their demands. Madlala explained the phone calls he made after the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was shot. He was the soccer star’s…

18 Nov 2022 8AM 2 min

‘The pit bull’s greatest enemy is misinformation’ — Pit Bull Federation of SA

Calls to ban the pit bull breed of dogs have been mounting after the fatal mauling of an eight-year-old who was playing in the yard at his home in Mangaung in Free State last weekend.   Spokesperson for the Pit Bull federation of South Africa Lins Rautenbach, said many people…

18 Nov 2022 7AM 9 min

Grade 11 pupil stabbed to death in fight outside school in Lenasia

A 20-year-old grade 11 pupil from Qalabotjha Secondary School in Vlakfontein, Lenasia South, was stabbed on Thursday and died later that afternoon. A 21-year-old fellow grade 11 pupil was arrested.“ According to information at our disposal, a fight allegedly broke out among a group of boys in the afternoon outside…

18 Nov 2022 1AM 1 min

UK ready to roll out the red carpet for Ramaphosa's historic state visit

The United Kingdom says it’s ready to roll out the red carpet for President Cyril Ramaphosa and first lady Tshepo Motsepe’s historic state visit next week. Briefing the media on Wednesday British high commissioner to SA Antony Phillipson said Ramaphosa’s visit next week Tuesday and Wednesday is a hugely significant…

16 Nov 2022 7AM 7 min

Kidnapping for ransom becomes big business in SA

On Monday evening South Africa celebrated the happy reunion of eight-year-old Abirah Dekhta, who was kidnapped on November 4, when the driver of the lift-club that takes her to school was held at gun point. Abirah was found alive and physically unharmed on Monday evening after police recovered her from…

16 Nov 2022 6AM 9 min

Kelly Khumalo’s watching brief requests opposed in Senzo Meyiwa trial  

A letter stating requests from watching brief advocate Magdalene Moonsamy, representing Senzo Meyiwa's then girlfriend singer Kelly Khumalo, was opposed in the Pretoria high court on Monday. At the start of the trial in April, Moonsamy was asked to leave the court room because Khumalo is a potential witness in…

14 Nov 2022 6AM 5 min

Mokonyane blasts ‘evil comrades’ publicly attacking Ramaphosa, harming ANC brand

Former cabinet minister Nomvula Mokonyane bashed “evil” comrades who “lose their balls” and publicly criticise the president close to elections. This after several ANC comrades, including former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma lambasted President Cyril Ramaphosa for his leadership. The deputy secretary-general hopeful says she will make…

10 Nov 2022 10AM 4 min

'We’re not going to charge the media', says Mashatile

The ANC has backtracked on its plan to charge media houses for space at its 55th national conference in December. Treasurer-general and acting secretary-general Paul Mashatile on Thursday told TimesLIVE the party had reconsidered the proposal which was met with criticism.

10 Nov 2022 9AM 1 min

'The government is only poor when it comes to public servants' — PSA 

Public servants affiliated to the Public Servants' Association (PSA) are expected to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday over wage increases and other demands. Union members, who last received raises in 2019, are demanding a 6.5% increase against governments 3% offer said to be implemented this month. According to…

9 Nov 2022 10PM 6 min

Venues that name and shame debtors could end up in hot water, cautions expert

As the Wednesday deadline looms to name and shame on social media those owing a Cape Town bar for alcohol they bought on credit, an attorney has warned the venue could find itself in hot water. Saint Champagne Bar and Lounge stunned social media users at the weekend when it…

8 Nov 2022 8AM 4 min

Joburg EMS on high alert as SA Weather Service warns of disruptive conditions

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services are on high alert after a South African Weather Service warning of disruptive conditions in parts of the country, including Gauteng. High-risk areas include informal settlements and low-lying areas. Weather forecaster Kgolofelo Mahlangu says the rain could result in interference to municipal services, road closures and…

8 Nov 2022 7AM 7 min

Cape Town club’s credit customers will be named and shamed on social media

Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge in Cape Town says it is owed thousands by customers. The business says it will release the names and photos of those who owe it payments on social media if they don’t cough up by Wednesday’s  deadline.

7 Nov 2022 5AM 3 min

Mkhwebane ‘held hostage’ at parliamentary inquiry

Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she is being held against her will in the section 194 committee hearing. On Tuesday the suspended public protector told the impeachment hearing her legal team would not be available to represent her at the inquiry until Monday, but the committee ruled to continue despite her grievances…

2 Nov 2022 8AM 4 min

Malema slams inquiry as it proceeds without Mkhwebane’s lawyers

After heated deliberations, the section 194 committee probing public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office concluded it would continue, despite Mkhwebane’s legal counsel only being available from Monday. On Tuesday the suspended public protector had to defend herself after her legal team had walked out last week. Committee MPs…

1 Nov 2022 10AM 4 min

This was wholly appropriate for a Christian king: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi 

Traditional prime minister to the Zulu monarch and nation Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Tuesday addressed controversy about an Anglican Church ritual that was performed during a ceremony on Saturday at which President Cyril Ramaphosa recognised Zulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Buthelezi said if anyone was to blamed for the ritual it…

1 Nov 2022 9AM 4 min

Mkhwebane speaks for herself as Mpofu walks out

Advocate Dali Mpofu walked out of Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry hearing.The section 194 inquiry is investigating whether the suspended public protector is fit for office. Mkhwebane said she did not give a mandate to her legal team to withdraw. EFF leader Julius Malema said if the inquiry goes on as…

27 Oct 2022 12PM 5 min

About R43bn a year meant for infrastructure is not spent, partly due to looting

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says his department is adopting the highest standard of transparency in the tendering process to reduce looting and corruption. He said this as he mentioned R43-billion that was budgeted for but not spent on fixing or building infrastructure every year. Godongwana was delivering his medium-term budget…

26 Oct 2022 1PM 3 min

Finance minister explains government's e-toll plans

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the budget on Wedneday. He said national government agreed with Gauteng to hand over e-tolls to the provincial government.

26 Oct 2022 12PM 3 min

IN FULL | Finance Minister Godongwana presents 2022 Mid-Term Budget speech

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday presented the midterm budget policy statement in parliament in Cape Town.

26 Oct 2022 10AM 45 min