JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution of State advocate, Billy Downer, and journalist, Karyn Maughan, will return to the Pietermaritzburg High Court in November. Zuma instituted a private…
SA constitutional system was designed for coalition govts, says Maimane
CAPE TOWN – Build One South Africa (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane said the South African constitutional system was designed for coalition governments. Speaking before the start of the National Dialogue…
Good, EFF air views on Western Cape taxi stay away
CAPE TOWN – Political parties have chimed in on the taxi industry’s stay away in the Western Cape. Taxi operations have been withdrawn across the province since Thursday afternoon, leaving…
Disbarred lawyer Teffo claims he was assaulted by police during his arrest
JOHANNESBURG – Disbarred advocate, Malesela Teffo, has asked for medical attention. He said he was assaulted by police during his arrest. Teffo appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Thursday…
Golden Arrow moves operations out of Khayelitsha, Nyanga after driver shot
CAPE TOWN – Golden Arrow Bus Services has confirmed that a driver was shot and injured in Khayelitsha on Friday morning. Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported in parts…
Golden Arrow plans full bus operation despite violence in wake of Santaco strike
CAPE TOWN – Golden Arrow Bus Services plans to operate on all routes on Friday with diversions in place where necessary. Violence erupted in various parts of Cape Town on…
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
LONDON – Mikel Arteta has challenged big-spending Arsenal to deliver a statement of intent ahead of the Premier League season when they face treble winners Manchester City in the Community…
Report on docking of Lady R in SA to be completed on Friday – Presidency
CAPE TOWN – The Presidency said that a report on the docking of Russian cargo vessel, the Lady R, in South African waters will be completed by the end of…
CT Mayor Hill-Lewis condemns ‘violence & lawlessness’ during Santaco strike
CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town has attributed the violence and destruction experienced in the city to the taxi stay away. On Thursday afternoon, Western Cape taxi leaders…
Presidency concerned about heightened illegal mining & violence it causes
CAPE TOWN – The Presidency said it’s concerned not only by the proliferation of illegal mining but by the violence it’s causing. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it’s too early…