The Gqeberha regional court on Wednesday sentenced Nkululeko Baxana from Addo to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl three years ago. “The victim was called by the man she knew and respected as an older neighbour living a few houses away.” “He asked her to come with him, claiming Read more
South African Football Association (Safa) boss appeared in court and was granted bail as he was arrested for fraud. Safa president Danny Jordaan (73), the association’s CFO Gronnie Hluyo (55) and businessman Trevor Neethling (46), who owns Grit Communications, appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Palm Ridge, Read more
The high court in Makhanda on Wednesday sentenced Yonela Mbaxa to 20 years’ imprisonment for killing her boyfriend Sibusiso Lawrence Ncedo. Mbaxa, 29, was also sentenced to two years for unlawful possession of a firearm and one year for possession of ammunition, which were ordered to run concurrently with the Read more
Maskandi well-known artist Khuzani Mpungose has accused Ukhozi FM business manager Sbongi Ngcobo of sidelining him on the station. The musician from Nkandla, who has won Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka top 10 twice through his hit songs, has shocked many by announcing that he’ll no longer be part of the Ukhozi Read more
The taxi industry in Cape Town is demanding answers after the murder of a taxi driver allegedly by the police on Friday, 1 November. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) spokesman, Makhosandile Tumana, said they’ve complained about police brutality for a long time, and now they’ve lost their member, Read more
Eskom in KwaZulu-Natal has called on prepaid customers to check and update their meters before the November 24 deadline. In a statement, Eskom KZN urged prepaid electricity customers to check and recode their meters by the deadline, as required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA). “After this deadline, meters Read more
Former company Director (57) is expected to appear in the Thabamoopo Magistrates Court in Lebowakgomo on 11 November 2024 for allegedly defrauding a pensioner an amount of R378 000.00 in the name of business. This follows his arrest by Polokwane based Hawks Serious Commercial Crimes Investigation assisted by Thabazimbi detectives, Read more
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that Twenty-Three school children have died in Gauteng due to foodborne illnesses. This was revealed by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi during a media briefing in Joburg on Sunday, 10 November. He was briefing the media on a meeting held with provincial and local government heads Read more
South African businessman Thabiso Maphike was shot in January and survived a senseless hit. Eleven months later, his assailants showered the man with a rain of bullets outside his shop, leaving him dead. Thabiso Maphike, a vocal community leader and a businessman was shot and killed on Friday, November 08 Read more
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has cautioned motorists to stay alert during the heavy rains. The RTMC advised motorists travelling to KZN, Free State, and Eastern Cape to exercise caution on the roads as the SA Weather Service has issued a warning of widespread showers and thunderstorms over most Read more