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No evidence that jailing of Zuma caused July 2021 unrest, says SAHRC
National
/ 29 January 2024

No evidence that jailing of Zuma caused July 2021 unrest, says SAHRC

The riots and the imprisonment of the former president coincided, and the unrest was orchestrated, but there was also no proof of who the masterminds were

By Des Erasmus
Western Cape’s ‘weapons of mass destruction’ entrench ‘water apartheid’
National
/ 28 January 2024

Western Cape’s ‘weapons of mass destruction’ entrench ‘water apartheid’

The City of Cape Town has installed meters that limit the amount of water people use but it is hurting the poor, who use far less water than the wealthy

By Raeesa Pather
Hijackers seize R118m state social housing project
National
/ 26 January 2024

Hijackers seize R118m state social housing project

The development, which consists of more than 400 units, is deteriorating after having been taken over by ‘illegal’ landlords

By Khaya Koko
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Investigator denies offering accused R3m to implicate ‘the right people’
National
/ 25 January 2024

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Investigator denies offering accused R3m to implicate ‘the right people’

The court heard testimony that Meyiwa’s murder was a contract killing and not a robbery gone wrong

By Umamah Bakharia
Man due in court after confessing to starting Marshalltown building fire which killed 77
National
/ 24 January 2024

Man due in court after confessing to starting Marshalltown building fire which killed 77

The commission of inquiry into the fire at the Usindiso building heard that a witness was trying to conceal a murder when he set the building alight

By Umamah Bakharia
Meyiwa trial: State witness says Kelly Khumalo ordered the killing of Senzo
National
/ 24 January 2024

Meyiwa trial: State witness says Kelly Khumalo ordered the killing of Senzo

State Prosecutor objected to the lead investigation, reading some parts of the statement as it contains names of others who had not yet responded

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Meyiwa trial: Statement says accused supplied guns for contract killings
National
/ 23 January 2024

Meyiwa trial: Statement says accused supplied guns for contract killings

Despite protestations from a defence advocate, Judge Ratha Mokgoathleng orders the affidavit to be admitted as evidence

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Beachwood developer accuses project’s opponents of ‘fearmongering’
National
/ 23 January 2024

Beachwood developer accuses project’s opponents of ‘fearmongering’

Residents and environmental activists are against a hotel and housing development on the golf course which they say could lead to environmental problems

By Lyse Comins
Magaqa murder accused not mentally fit for trial, says defence
National
/ 23 January 2024

Magaqa murder accused not mentally fit for trial, says defence

The father of Mlungisi Ncalane told the Pietermaritzburg High Court how his son, accused three, had tried to paint a tree

By Chanel George
Evidence shows Meyiwa’s murder was a contract killing, says investigator
National
/ 22 January 2024

Evidence shows Meyiwa’s murder was a contract killing, says investigator

Brigadier Bongani Gininda challenges the state’s botched robbery claim, saying there was a hit on the footballer

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Woman due in court over Joburg building fire that killed two
National
/ 22 January 2024

Woman due in court over Joburg building fire that killed two

A ‘domestic dispute’ is said to have been behind the blaze which destroyed a residential building in the city centre on Sunday

By Umamah Bakharia
Multimillion-rand Gauteng beauty academy grant under investigation
National
/ 22 January 2024

Multimillion-rand Gauteng beauty academy grant under investigation

Four social development officials are already ‘under precautionary suspension’

By Raymond Joseph
The clash of the Numbers gangs
National
/ 21 January 2024

The clash of the Numbers gangs

How the 26s, 27s and 28s prison gangs got their name, and how street gangs usurped them

By Eunice Masson
Station commander investigated for links to crime kingpin
National
/ 19 January 2024

Station commander investigated for links to crime kingpin

There is ‘growing concern’ about increasing levels of gangsterism and organised crime in the Western Cape

By Eunice Masson
A new mob boss for the Mother City?
National
/ 19 January 2024

A new mob boss for the Mother City?

It is inevitable that alleged gang leader Ralph Stanfield will be replaced. The question is, by who?

By Eunice Masson
Court orders home affairs not to ‘block’ children’s IDs
National
/ 18 January 2024

Court orders home affairs not to ‘block’ children’s IDs

The decision will provide relief to children whose parents’ identity documents have been marked as suspicious or under investigation

By Lyse Comins
Delay in piloting of new driver’s licence cards as supplier is sought
National
/ 18 January 2024

Delay in piloting of new driver’s licence cards as supplier is sought

The Department of Transport has not provided a new date for implementing of the pilot programme

By Lyse Comins
City of Joburg still waiting for Bree explosion to be declared a disaster to get funding
National
/ 17 January 2024

City of Joburg still waiting for Bree explosion to be declared a disaster to get funding

Businesses struggle to survive as progress in the R196m reconstruction of the street remains at a standstill

By Umamah Bakharia
Recipients blocked from getting R350 grant after fraudsters change their cell numbers
National
/ 17 January 2024

Recipients blocked from getting R350 grant after fraudsters change their cell numbers

Sassa says the SRD grant has placed a massive burden on the agency and plans to implement new software to help prevent fraud

By Daniel Steyn
In latest court bid, royals claim Buthelezi had ‘no role’ in naming Zulu king
National
/ 17 January 2024

In latest court bid, royals claim Buthelezi had ‘no role’ in naming Zulu king

Prince Mbonisi and other members of the family say they should be the ones to decide who becomes heir to the throne

By Paddy Harper
UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa
National
/ 14 January 2024

UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa

The United Nations World Economic Situation report said the country’s economy would grow by only 0.5%

By Mandisa Nyathi
Guide dog association to sue Uber over ‘discrimination’
National
/ 14 January 2024

Guide dog association to sue Uber over ‘discrimination’

The ride service will face a case in the equality court over allegations that its drivers discriminate against people with disabilities

By Umamah Bakharia
Morocco elected as UN Human Rights Council president ahead of SA
National
/ 10 January 2024

Morocco elected as UN Human Rights Council president ahead of SA

Morocco was in a race with South Africa and came out tops with more than 60% of the vote

By Agence France Presse
Many child support grant recipients left without money for January
National
/ 10 January 2024

Many child support grant recipients left without money for January

Sassa spokesperson denies there is a problem, but officials speaking anonymously say otherwise

By Daniel Steyn, Qaqamba Falithenjwa and Thamsanqa Mbovane
Revised Integrated Resource Plan needed ‘ASAP’
National
/ 9 January 2024

Revised Integrated Resource Plan needed ‘ASAP’

The mineral resources department plans to finalise the country’s new energy plan by the end of May

By Sarah Smit
‘Unreliable’ units means load-shedding won’t end soon, says Ramokgopa
National
/ 9 January 2024

‘Unreliable’ units means load-shedding won’t end soon, says Ramokgopa

The plan for rolling out grid infrastructure over the next three years is insufficient to end load-shedding, and requires private investment and funding from the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ruling leaves rand rigging case in ruins
National
/ 9 January 2024

Ruling leaves rand rigging case in ruins

South Africa’s biggest banks, and most of their foreign counterparts, are no longer up for prosecution following a competition appeal court order

By Sarah Smit
Mpumalanga police spokesperson suspended
National
/ 9 January 2024

Mpumalanga police spokesperson suspended

Brigadier Selvy Mohlala has been accused of misconduct and bringing the South African Police Service into disrepute

By Khaya Koko
New twist in court battle for Zulu throne
National
/ 9 January 2024

New twist in court battle for Zulu throne

Royal family members want the court to enforce their right to appoint the king

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa clears confusion over Eskom ministers’ roles
National
/ 5 January 2024

Ramaphosa clears confusion over Eskom ministers’ roles

According to an MOU, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will exercise authority over the beleaguered power utility’s board and management on ending load-shedding

By Sarah Smit
Dikgang Moseneke appointed to bench for SA genocide case against Israel
National
/ 5 January 2024

Dikgang Moseneke appointed to bench for SA genocide case against Israel

The matter will be heard on Thursday and Friday next week

By Paddy Harper
Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan
National
/ 5 January 2024

Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan

The draft IRP 2023, released on Thursday after numerous delays, contends that renewables and clean energy technologies alone are not enough to secure South Africa’s energy future

By Sarah Smit
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