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MPs debate free booze, comfort of venue for next week's Sona

The ANC argued for free alcohol at the state of the nation address (Sona) as the majority of MPs raised concerns about how comfortable the City Hall would be for them as the venue for the event. The National Assembly was meeting ahead of the Sona, which will be delivered…

30 Jan 9AM 5 min

‘Charges are malicious and politically motivated’ - Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla on July unrest case 

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has been released with a warning. The daughter of former president Jacob Zuma appeared before the Durban magistrate's court on Thursday where she faces charges relating to the July 2021 unrest. Zuma-Sambudla said the charges against her were malicious and politically motivated, aimed at settling the current regime's political scores with her…

30 Jan 6AM 5 min

State of GNU calls for a reset in relations, says Steenhuisen

DA leader John Steenhuisen has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for not consulting the government of national unity (GNU) partners before signing the Expropriation Bill. Steenhuisen said despite the challenges in the GNU, the DA was is not exiting. The DA leadership was briefing the media on Tuesday after its first…

28 Jan 7AM 4 min

Gogo Maweni granted bail despite previous convictions and withholding information 

Traditional healer Makhotso Mofokeng, known as Gogo Maweni, has been granted bail of R5,000 by the Protea magistrate's court. She is charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, for an incident in 2019. The bail was granted despite the court being told she withheld critical information relating to…

27 Jan 8AM 5 min

EFF lays corruption charge against public works minister over alleged tender interference

The EFF laid a corruption charge against public works minister Dean Macpherson at the Pretoria Central police station on Wednesday. According to the EFF, the minister allegedly interfered in the tender affairs of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). The IDT is mandated to support all spheres of government with social…

22 Jan 5AM 4 min

Blogger Musa Khawula remains in custody

Controversial blogger Musa Khawula will remain in custody after his appearance in the Randburg magistrate's court on Tuesday. He faces charges of crimen injuria and contempt of court. According to the NPA, Khawula has two pending matters.

21 Jan 8AM 1 min

ANC decision to reconfigure KZN and Gauteng PECs will not affect government

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the ANC's plan to reconfigure its provincial executive committees (PECs) in Gauteng and KZN will not affect government work. This means that Panyaza Lesufi will remain as Gauteng premier of the province while S'boniso Duma is likely to continue as Economic Development MEC in KwaZulu-Natal. During a media briefing on Monday,…

20 Jan 7AM 2 min

Stilfontein kingpin escape allegedly aided by police

A manhunt has been launched for the alleged illegal mining kingpin who surfaced from shaft 11 in Stilfontein last week. By Thursday, 78 bodies had been retrieved and 246 illegal miners were rescued. However, the true extent of the tragedy continues to unfold. According to police statement, police officials aided…

20 Jan 3AM 2 min

Day 5 of Judicial Conduct Tribunal | Mengo reveals more details on Judge Mbenenge's alleged misconduct

Day five of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing the sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge continued on Friday. The judge's secretary, Andiswa Mengo, continued her testimony, saying the judge allegedly sent her a video of his private parts, calling it a python. If Judge Mbenenge is…

17 Jan 11AM 3 min

Stilfontein update: Alleged ringleaders arrested during gruelling rescue

TimesLIVE provides an update on the rescue operation of illegal miners at the Stilfontein mine in the North West.  We hear the gruelling conditions faced by rescue personnel involved in the operations which started on Monday. Members of the South African Police Service also provide an update on the the…

16 Jan 7AM 4 min

Two accused in AKA, Tibz murders denied bail a second time 

Two suspects accused of the murders of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have been denied bail for the second time the Durban magistrate's court on Wednesday. The applicants again applied for bail on the basis of “new facts”. However, looking at the evidence in totality, magistrate Vincent Hlatshwayo, found there were…

15 Jan 5AM 3 min

Pass rate of 87.3% achieved for NSC, nearly half of candidates obtain bachelor's pass

The matric class of 2024 who sat for the National Senior Certificate achieved a pass rate of 87.3%, up from 82.9% the year before.

14 Jan 3AM 2 min

Umalusi approves the release of 2024 Matric results

The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi, has approved the release of the November 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results. Umalusi held a media briefing on Monday ahead of the results' release on Wednesday.

13 Jan 5AM 2 min

Mandela grandson no charged as co-accused appear in court for hijacking case

The Johannesburg magistrates court has ordered that the five accused arrested at the property of former president Nelson Mandela on Wednesday not be named before an identity parade is conducted. While five suspects were initially arrested, only four appeared on Friday. The grandson of the former statesmen did not appear…

10 Jan 7AM 3 min

Collen Malatji suggests death penalty for child rapists

ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji has suggested the reinstatement of the death penalty for those convicted of raping children.

10 Jan 6AM 3 min

A tribute to kwaito star Doc Shebeleza

Kwaito pioneer Doc Shebeleza, whose real name was Victor Bogopane, has passed away at the age of 51, his family confirmed in a statement following a prolonged illness. In June 2024, the legendary artist was reported to be hospitalised after a health scare.

9 Jan 10AM 1 min

Ramaphosa pushes for minerals to be processed locally

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is advocating for the processing of South Africa’s mineral resources in the country and the export of finished products rather than raw materials.

9 Jan 5AM 2 min

An Icon who lived life to the fullest: Honouring Winnie Khumalo's legacy

This is a heartfelt tribute to the life of Winnie Khumalo, who passed away on January 7 after a brief illness. In 2009, she rose to prominence with her hit album I Just Wanna Live My Life, which sold an impressive 25,000 copies. Her legacy continues to shine through her…

9 Jan 2AM 3 min

What’s up with all the mosquitoes?

Mosquito activity is on the rise, but an entomologist says there's no need for panic — chances are, you may not even be their type.

8 Jan 7AM 5 min

IR loses bid to prevent publication of matric results in media

The high court in Pretoria has dismissed with costs the Information Regulator's urgent application to prevent the education department publishing the 2024 matric exams results in media such as newspapers. The regulator citing concerns about the violation of matriculants' right to privacy. Concerns the court says were not brought to…

8 Jan 5AM 2 min