Umlazi ward councillor’s killer gets 3 life terms
The man who killed Sibusiso David Maphumulo, a ward councillor in the Umlazi area, who was shot in the head outside his home in October 2018, was finally sentenced... Read more.
Doctor accused of raping patient remanded in custody
Sikhokhele Soldati, a medical doctor accused of raping a patient on Thursday last week, appeared at the EmaXesibeni (Mount Ayliff) magistrate’s court on Wednesday.... Read more.
‘Ellen DeGeneres talk show’ DJ dead at 40
The DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show, Stephen “tWitch” Boss has reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday. His wife,... Read more.
Nearly 10 000 new police boots on the ground ahead of holidays
On Tuesday, Project 10 000 came to fruition with President Cyril Ramaphosa officiating the passing out parade of new police officers at the Tshwane SAPS Academy.... Read more.
President declares December 27 a public holiday
Christmas has been extended as South Africans will get to enjoy Tuesday, 27 December 2022, as a public holiday, in lieu of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. President... Read more.
Stage-seven loadshedding not on the cards just yet
The dreaded stage-six loadshedding, which kicked in at midday on Wednesday, will continue until 5am on Friday, Eskom said in a statement. On Friday, stage six will... Read more.
Zimbabwean priest sentenced to life in jail for rape and murder
Lucas Chauke, a 50-year-old Zimbabwean priest operating in Temba, was sentenced to two life terms by the High Court of South Africa: North West Division for murder... Read more.
Gang unit corners suspect who killed Cape Town policeman
Western Cape provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile has conveyed his condolences to the family of slain Constable Ashwin Petro, who... Read more.
Janusz Waluś not a free man yet, awaiting medical clearance
South African struggle for liberation hero Chris Hani’s killer, Janusz Waluś, who was to be released on parole on Thursday, will now spend another night in... Read more.
Dlamini-Zuma must answer for ‘erratic’ Covid-19 regulations
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, will have to explain why certain decisions were made during the Covid-19 national... Read more.
