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Nicholas Ninow is not a paedophile: Grandmother
Convicted child rapist, Nicholas Ninow's grandmother, has given an emotional testimony in the North Gauteng High Court saying the 21-year-old is not a paedophile.
Series of blackouts could last a week: Eskom
We should brace ourselves for a series of blackouts, as Eskom says it foresees Stage 2 loadshedding being implemented for at least a week. The power utility announced on Wednesday morning that Stage 2 loadshedding would take place between 9am and 11pm today.
Convicted Dros rapist pens poem to young victim
Convicted rapist Nicholas Ninow told the court that he wrote a poem for the young girl he raped at a Dros restaurant. Ninow is testifying in mitigation of sentence in the North Gauteng High Court on Wednesday.
Dros rapist Nicholas Ninow: I started using drugs at 13
Convicted rapist Nicholas Ninaw says he would have never raped the then 6-year-old girl at a Dross restaurant, had he been in a sober state of mind, while blaming his actions on the introduction of drugs from an early age.
Striking taxi operators shut down Ladysmith rank
Police are on high alert at the Ladysmith taxi rank due to strike action. Commuters were left stranded, with no taxis in operation on Wednesday. The South Africa National Taxi Council (SANTACO) spokesperson Sifiso Shangase says some of their members have been sent to Ladysmith to try to to restore…
Wyebank Murders: Protest outside Pinetown Magistrate's Court
There's been a protest outside the Pinetown Magistrate's Court ahead of the appearance of a man who allegedly murdered his four children. He is accused of hanging 4-year-old Kuhlekonke, 6-year-old Khwezi and 10-year-old Sphesihle in their home last month. Jenni Black, who's been protesting outside court this morning, says as…
The ANC's Mdumiseni Ntuli says that it's trying to find out who is to blame for the municipality's financial issues.
The KwaZulu-Natal ANC says poorly managed municipalities are going to be closely monitored, this after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ordered Eskom not to cut Newcastle's electricity supply, for now.
Zondo commission questions Saxonwold venue for Duduzane’s meeting with Jonas
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has questioned the choice of venue for the infamous meeting between Duduzane, Zuma Fana Hlongwane and former finance minister Mcebisi Jonas in October 2015.
#StateCaptureInquiry: Peter Thabethe
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo put the question to former Head of Free State Agriculture, Peter Thabethe who has been testifying on Friday.
Prince Harry addresses gender-based violence in South Africa
Gender-based violence is one of the issues the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are addressing on their visit to South Africa. They are calling on all people to respect women. The Royals visited an NGO in Nyanga, near Cape Town yesterday. Prince Harry echoed the sentiments shared by President Cyril…
ConCourt upholds judgement outlawing spanking
The Constitutional Court has upheld a 2017 high court judgment outlawing corporal punishment in private homes.
#NicholasNinow found guilty on #DrosRape case
Child rapist - Nicholas Ninow who's admitted to raping a 7-year-old girl in a Pretoria restaurant a year ago - has been found guilty by the North Gauteng High Court.
Family of stabbed DUT student appeals for help
The family of Sandile Ndlovu, the Durban University of Technology student who was stabbed on campus recently, is pleading for help.
DUT suspends academic programme following security concerns
Durban University of Technology management has suspended academic activities at the institution following student protests today over campus security.
Former Public Protector heading to the courts
Lawyers for Thuli Madonsela are gearing up for a fight in court. Madonsela says being called a "spy" has hurt her reputation and she is not taking the accusation sitting down.
South Africans are not xenophobic: Mogoeng
South Africans are not xenophobic: Mogoeng
#CrimeStats appear low: Expert
Security expert, Johan Burger says the reliability of the country's crime stats is debatable.
Using a car seat correctly can save your child's life
Many road users do not understand the importance of strapping children securely into car seats, even of travelling for a short trip.
Paracetamol found in Natasha Conabeer's system: Family
The aunt of Durban woman, Natasha Conabeer who died in ICU yesterday says doctors found a large amount of paracetamol in her niece's system.
I was told I'm so talented I never needed a matric: Motsoeneng
Former SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng has lashed out at those who have accused him of lying about having a matric certificate.