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WATCH: Car burnt to ashes in Sebokeng cash-in-transit heist

There has been another cash-in-transit heist in Gauteng - this time in Sebokeng in the Vaal.

21 Dec 2020 7AM 1 min

Zondo commission to ask High Court for another extension

The commission of inquiry into state capture will approach the High Court next year for another extension for three months.

21 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

‘Christmas Star’ to put on celestial show

Stargazers are in for a treat on Monday when Jupiter and Saturn, the two biggest planets in our solar system, align in a “great conjunction”.

21 Dec 2020 4AM 2 min

Wet Christmas expected in parts of SA

The South African Weather Service has warned that large parts of the country could experience a wet Christmas.

21 Dec 2020 3AM 1 min

N3 Toll Concession: Traffic patterns ‘similar to 2019’

N3 Toll Concession operations manager Thania Dhoogra says heavy traffic volumes are expected to continue between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng until the end of the festive season.

18 Dec 2020 10AM 1 min

Kouga Municipality to challenge closure of beaches in court

The Kouga Municipality has joined the Western Cape in challenging the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to close its beaches during the festive season.

18 Dec 2020 10AM 1 min

Nathaniel Julies family heartbroken after former cop is granted bail

The family of slain Eldorado Park teen Nathaniel Julies have spoke of their heartbreak after former police officer Voster Netshiongolo was granted bail in the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

18 Dec 2020 8AM 1 min

Liquor traders plead for responsible drinking over festive season

Liquor traders and shebeen owners are pleading with South Africans not to ignore Covid-19 regulations and protocols over the festive season. Convener of the Liquor Traders Formation Lucky Ntimane says responsible drinking is now important than ever.

18 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

SIU raids Matlosana Municipality in NW over PPE corruption

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the offices of the Matlosana Local Municipality in Klerksdorp in North West as part of its investigation into Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement corruption.

18 Dec 2020 5AM 1 min

Expired driver’s licence? You’ll be getting an sms soon

The department’s Theo Nkonki says motorists will be asked to book their dates within seven days.

17 Dec 2020 8AM 2 min

All schools set to reopen January 27, Motshekga confirms

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has confirmed that schools around the country are set to reopen on January 27.

17 Dec 2020 7AM 2 min

DA heading to court over closure of Garden Route beaches

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed court papers in the Western Cape High Court to challenge the government’s decision to close the Garden Route beaches over the festive season.

17 Dec 2020 7AM 2 min

Festive road fatalities will exceed Covid-19 deaths - Mbalula

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has reiterated his warning to motorists not to drive recklessly or under the influence of alcohol during the festive season.

17 Dec 2020 7AM 1 min

‘Clear guidelines’ needed on integrity commission findings, warns ANC in KZN

Provincial secretary-general Mdumiseni Ntuli says the issue of members stepping aside from their positions is inconsistent.

17 Dec 2020 6AM 2 min

Fedusa heading to ILO to challenge public sector wage increase

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) says it will be heading to International Labour Organization to challenge last week’s Labour Appeal Court ruling.

17 Dec 2020 6AM 2 min

Public Enterprises supports SAA pilot lockout

The Department of Public Enterprises has come out in support of the decision by South African Airways (SAA) business rescuers to lock out members of the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA).

17 Dec 2020 5AM 2 min

DA launches fight to open Garden Route beaches

The Democratic Alliance has sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, asking that they justify the decision to close the beaches in the Garden Route District for the entirety of the festive season.

16 Dec 2020 1AM 1 min

Public sector unions warn of massive strike after wage bill court loss

The Public Servants Association (PSA) says it will be drafting new demands for public servants’ wage increases.

15 Dec 2020 9AM 1 min

Mkhwebane might approach SCA on tax records case

On Tuesday, the Constitutional Court dismissed Mkhwebane's application for direct access to appeal a high court ruling on the matter. Mkhwebane had subpoenaed the South African Revenue Service (Sars) for failing to grant her access to former president Jacob Zuma's tax records during an investigation she was conducting on allegations…

15 Dec 2020 9AM 4 min

ANC: Magashule remains secretary-general

The African National Congress' (ANC) national executive committee (NEC) has not received the integrity commission report which recommends that party's secretary-general Ace Magashule steps down.

15 Dec 2020 8AM 1 min