[ad_1] On Sona’s disruption, Parliament’s powers and privileges committee decided in March that it needed further legal investigation because it was difficult to determine who was despising Parliament by disrupting Sona and which members were at fault. FILE: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema opposes South African President Cyril …
Read More »10 life sentences and 159 years for serial rapist in Gauteng
[ad_1] A man was sentenced to 10 life sentences and a further 159 years in prison for the crimes he committed against 14 women. Mario Marco, Getty Images A serial rapist has been sentenced to 10 life sentences and a further 159 years in prison. Amos Mphikeleli Ngubeni was sentenced …
Read More »More than 700 companies are being investigated for irregularities in PPE and COVID-19 tenders
[ad_1] The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is conducting hundreds of investigations into the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). AFP Image JOHANNESBURG / CAPE TOWN – The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) said more than 700 companies were being investigated for irregularities in tenders related to personal …
Read More »The health department will recommend that the blocking restrictions on travel, the sale of alcoholic beverages and the curfew be eased
[ad_1] Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says his department will recommend loosening the lockdown restrictions further. This is due to the decrease in the number of Covid-19 cases reported across the country. Mkhize says that a high level of immunity may already exist in South Africa. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said …
Read More »Belgian national sentenced to life in prison for murder and rape of Chantelle Barnard
[ad_1] A 42-year-old Belgian citizen who raped and killed Chantelle Barnard has been sentenced to life in prison. Jurgen Karel Gunther Vandekeere was also sentenced to five years behind bars for thwarting the ends of justice. Vandekeere fled the country after his arrest and was arrested again in January 2020 …
Read More »Aphiwe Dyantyi takes a late step forward at the start of doping hearing
[ad_1] Aphiwe Dyantyi’s long-awaited hearing on a doping offense will finally begin on Tuesday. Saids previously confirmed that all witness testimony will be presented virtually, but all other parties will be physically present. Dyantyi has stayed in shape in the meantime after recovering from the initial mental anguish of his …
Read More »Gareth Bale: positives and negatives of a possible United move
[ad_1] Could the unthinkable finally happen seven years after Ed Woodward first tried and failed? The Times reports that Gareth Bale is “open to joining Manchester United” as he considers moving away from Real Madrid. Instant reaction: The instant reaction here is that it would be a huge disappointment if …
Read More »Public hospitals take a breather as COVID-19 infections decline but set to rise
[ad_1] With experts raising the alarm about a possible second spike in coronavirus transmissions, public hospitals are confident they will be better prepared. FILE: Inside the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg in April 2020. Image: AFP JOHANNESBURG – Public hospitals that were overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases are enjoying a …
Read More »Ramaphosa will be updated on the investigation of the plot to assassinate US ambassador Lana Marks
[ad_1] According to the US publication ‘Politico’, the Iranian government has been planning an assassination attempt on Marks. Lana Marks, United States Ambassador to South Africa, attends the 11th Annual South Africa-United States Bilateral Forum on September 9, 2020. Image: @ DIRCO_ZA / Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The State Security Agency …
Read More »Man arrested for allegedly supplying expired food to SANDF members during lockdown
[ad_1] SANDF patrolling the streets. (Photo by Gallo Images / Misha Jordaan) A man appeared at the Pretoria Specialized Commercial Crimes Court on Monday after his company allegedly issued expired food rations to members of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) deployed for Covid-19 lockdown duties. The company allegedly …
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