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A 39-year-old suspect is set to make his first appearance today [yesterday] at the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court in connection with the brutal murder of 12-year-old Lithaliyanda Ntoni. The young girl’s body was discovered in the bushes near an area known as MU6 in Motherwell, just a short distance from residential homes. The victim’s body was […]

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied any knowledge of an impending arrest involving the National Commissioner of Police, following a City Press report alleging the top cop could face charges related to a controversial R120 million procurement deal for Criminal Intelligence buildings. The minister, in a statement released on Sunday, cautioned against media speculation, stating that no

Frustrated commuters in Johannesburg took to the streets yesterday to protest against Metrobus’s newly implemented tap-in, tap-out payment system, which they say has made their daily travel more expensive and inconvenient. What Sparked the Protest? Metrobus recently transitioned from a flat-rate fare system to a distance-based payment model, requiring passengers to tap their cards upon

Njunga, Mzimkhulu – A family in the rural village of Njunga is living in fear as their crumbling mud house threatens to collapse at any moment. The Tshangase family, consisting of 57-year-old Omthandazo Tshangase and her 17-year-old son, endure freezing nights in the dilapidated structure, with little protection from the harsh winter cold. The home,

Johannesburg Water has announced that critical infrastructure maintenance by Rand Water will disrupt water supply across several areas from today (yesterday) until Wednesday, July 2. Residents in affected regions may experience low water pressure or complete outages during this period. Areas Impacted The maintenance will affect the Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes bulk water supply systems, which serve

The bail application of a 39-year-old pastor accused of the brutal murder of 12-year-old Lithaliyanda Ntini has been postponed to July 7 by the Motherwell Magistrates Court in Gqeberha. The suspect, who is also a relative of the victim, made a brief first court appearance today, facing charges of kidnapping, murder, and defeating the ends

Four former Transnet executives were granted bail of R50,000 each by the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday in connection with fraud and corruption charges linked to a controversial locomotive tender. The accused, whose identities were not immediately disclosed, handed themselves over to authorities earlier in the day before appearing in court. They face 18

The Bloemfontein Magistrates Court is set to hear the formal bail application of police officer Nzima Adoons and five other suspects accused of abducting 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi, who was missing for 19 days before being found last week. Charges Upgraded as Case Intensifies The prosecution has amended the case from a Schedule 1 to a

Employees of the Ratlou Local Municipality near Mahikeng have begun strike action today, protesting a range of unresolved issues, including the non-recognition of their trade union, unfair recruitment practices, and the irregular appointment of acting officials without proper procedures. Workers, supported by unions SAMWU and IMATU, gathered outside the municipal offices in Setlagole, chanting slogans

The Pietermaritzburg High Court is set to sentence Sibusiso Ncengwa, one of the men implicated in the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa. Ncengwa pleaded guilty to charges including Magaqa’s murder, attempted murder, and malicious damage to property. The case, which has dragged on for nearly seven years, has drawn significant