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Warrant arrest will be issued if ‘Jub Jub’ fails to appear in December

The case against Uyajola9/9 presenter and rapper Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has been postponed to December 11. He faces 13 charges including multiple counts of rape, indecent assault, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and several counts of kidnapping.The charges relate to incidents that allegedly took place between…

8 Nov 2023 4AM 1 min

Accused in Phala Phala $580,000 theft case make first appearance

Namibian nationals 39 year-old Imanuwela David and 30-year-old Froliana Joseph made their first court appearance at the Bela Bela magistrate's court on Tuesday in connection with the theft of $580,000 (about R10.6m) at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in February 2020. The matter has been postponed to November 10 with…

7 Nov 2023 6AM 4 min

I cannot be overshadowed: KZN premier Nomusa-Dube Ncube

KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says she is a strong leader who cannot be overshadowed. She was speaking to the media on the sidelines of a festive season safety plan launch in Hammarsdale on Tuesday, during provincial safety month.  Dube-Ncube's comments follow an incident at the Durban City Hall on Saturday, where…

7 Nov 2023 6AM 1 min

Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and VIP team robbed on highway

Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and her security detail were robbed on the N3 between Vosloorus and Heidelberg on Sunday night. They had stopped to change a punctured tyre. Police have confirmed a case of robbery has been registered and is under investigation. They were robbed of two state firearms and…

7 Nov 2023 5AM 1 min

'The ANC is not contesting the elections to lose power' — Gwen Ramokgopa 

ANC Treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa says the governing party isn't contesting the 2024 national and provincial elections to lose power. She was speaking to Sunday Times politics reporter Kgothatso Madisa. 

7 Nov 2023 3AM 3 min

Health department urges travellers to take precautionary measures during malaria season

The Department of Health has urged people travelling to and from malaria endemic regions to take appropriate precautionary measures to prevent possible infection of the life-threatening disease.  The department's spokesperson Foster Mohale breaks down the number of cases recorded in South Africa, symptoms to look out for, regions most affected…

7 Nov 2023 1AM 2 min

Keep the lights on and there'll be incentives: Ramokgopa

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has promised Eskom employees incentives if they keep the lights on. This despite the power utility reporting a net loss after tax of R23.9bn for 2023. Ramokgopa was speaking to employees outside Arnot power station on Monday. 

6 Nov 2023 8AM 2 min

'Scientific evidence that South Africa is much better than 30 years ago': Gwen Ramokgopa 

There is objective and scientific evidence that South Africa is much better than 30 years ago. Those are the words of ANC treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa, who had a one-on-one sit-down interview with Sunday Times politics reporter Kgothatso Madisa. 

6 Nov 2023 7AM 6 min

Criminals must be shot and killed: Malema

Julius Malema says violent criminals who threaten law-enforcement officials must be shot and killed. The latest Stats SA figures show a spike in police killings, with 31 officers murdered between April and June. Eyeing the Union Buildings in Pretoria after the 2024 elections, the EFF leader says his party will…

6 Nov 2023 7AM 1 min

Julius Malema envisions ANC defeat as EFF gears up to govern nationally

“The ANC faces defeat in the2024 elections”, and if you believe it will survive the EFF leader says you need psychiatric observation. Julius Malema was speaking to the party’s “ground-forces” on Sunday. He said his party will constitute government in all provinces next year. The EFF commanded 10.80% of votes…

6 Nov 2023 1AM 2 min

“Bafana Bafana please make us proud like other children” — say Springbok supporters 

Supporters of the Springboks who attended the team's victory parade are pleading with Bafana Bafana to also make them proud. Bafana Bafana have yet to win an international tournament since their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations 1996. Bafana Bafana reached the final two years later and finished third in…

3 Nov 2023 7AM 5 min

‘India loading,’ says Mama Joy Chauke

South African “superfan” Mama Joy says a trip to India is loading as the Proteas continue their quest to win the Cricket World Cup in India. She was part of the Springboks’ victory parade in Gauteng on Thursday. 

2 Nov 2023 3PM 1 min

‘The Proteas can do it’ says Springboks supporters at victory parade 

Hundreds of Springboks supporters filled the FNB Bank City precinct to get a glimpse of the World Champions as they paraded through the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday. With the Springboks winning the World Cup, most supporters now hope that the Proteas will also bring back the Cricket World Cup. The Proteas have…

2 Nov 2023 2PM 1 min

“Diversity is our strength in South Africa” — Siya Kolisi

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says diversity is South Africa's strength. He was speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday as part of the Springboks' victory parade. The Boks returned to South Africa from France on Tuesday after their historic win against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup…

2 Nov 2023 4AM 1 min

MID-TERM BUDGET: Debt support relief for municipalities that owe Eskom, says finance minister 

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says the government has introduced support to provide relief to municipalities that are in debt to Eskom. He was delivering his medium-term budget policy statement on Wednesday.In August electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said municipalities owed Eskom R63.2bn. Godongwana said the debt owed to the power utility up…

1 Nov 2023 9AM 2 min

We need a public protector, not a president's protector: Political parties on Gcaleka's appointment

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as South Africa's fifth public protector. Political parties weigh in on the appointment of Gcaleka.

1 Nov 2023 7AM 3 min

Scores of South Africans show their support to the Springboks at the OR Tambo International Airport

Scores of South Africans clad in green and gold jerseys sang the Bokke songs to welcome the players at the airport. Taking pictures and videos, supporters sang to the loud music as they welcomed the players. The scenes resembled a united nation.

31 Oct 2023 9AM 1 min

Charge against fake doctor Matthew Lani withdrawn 

A charge against social media personality "Dr" Matthew Lani for impersonating a medical doctor has been withdrawn. Lani was due to appear at the Johannesburg magistrate's court on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was arrested after being apprehended by security personnel at the Helen Joseph Provincial Hospital on Sunday.

31 Oct 2023 9AM 4 min

‘We are making progress towards ending load-shedding’: Ramaphosa 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government and Eskom are making progress towards ending load-shedding.Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Monday to reflect on the state of the country and to congratulate the Springboks on their win in the sporting arena. 

30 Oct 2023 4PM 1 min

Ramaphosa declares public holiday but only on December 15

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Monday evening and declared the December 15 2023 an official public holiday to celebrate the Springboks’ historic victory over the All Blacks on Saturday. This is a day before December 16, which is recognised as the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa. 

30 Oct 2023 3PM 3 min