There was no evidence to suggest that the man accused of plotting to assassinate government officials is s a coup plotter, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Tuesday. Earlier, Elvis Ramosebudi appeared briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on incitement to commit murder charges. He is accused of planning[…]
Press freedom is being increasingly compromised in southern Africa‚ where journalists and media owners are being targeted for exposing the truth. Amnesty International‚ in marking World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday‚ said the intimidation of journalists sent a frightening message to their colleagues‚ causing them to self-censor. “From Angola to[…]
Veteran MP and former deputy arts and culture minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has resigned as a Member of Parliament. The 73-year-old, who has been serving in Parliament since the first democratic elections in 1994, told News24 that “her time had come” and she now wants to rest. Mabudafhasi was one of[…]
Former African National Congress (ANC) Treasurer-General Mathews Phosa has accepted an endorsement to be the next ANC President. Ward 52 under the Eric Moscow Lusaneni Branch and several other wards in the Western Cape say Phosa is one of few ANC members who still has integrity. Party members gathered at[…]
One of the farmers accused of killing a 12-year-old boy near the North West town of Coligny was accused five months ago of “jokingly” pushing a black man off his bicycle with his bakkie. Simon Moremi, 60, holds a receipt handed to him by the police after reporting the incident[…]
By Leanne George and Pieter-Louis Myburgh A top government spy with a dubious past and close ties to President Jacob Zuma has allegedly been nominated to become South Africa’s new ambassador to Japan. News24 and Rapport have reliably learnt that Thulani Dhlomo (45), the State Security Agency’s (SSA) former head[…]
The donation of a 26 foot yacht to the Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simon’s Town means that more children from disadvantaged communities will now be to access South Africa’s Maritime industry. The yacht will be used for practical sailing and navigational training. A group of youth from the Cape Peninsula[…]
President Jacob Zuma has signed the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment (FICA) bill into law, the presidency said in a statement on Saturday morning. Presidency’s Dr Bongani Ngqulunga said the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act, assented by the President, amends the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001. The 2001 Act and other[…]
A man who allegedly plotted to assassinate officials perceived as state capture beneficiaries is set to make his first appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The man, 23, was arrested in Midrand on Wednesday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder and other charges. The Hawks said that[…]
Hundreds of South African Airways flight attendants may soon be back on the streets again, demanding better meal allowances. On Wednesday cabin crew members affiliated to the SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) embarked on a strike. They’re demanding just over $170 (R2,270) for international trips, citing soaring overseas costs, for[…]
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