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Monthly HIV-prevention injection under review

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) is reviewing a monthly HIV-prevention injection. Prof Adrian Puren, executive director at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and head of the Centre for HIV and STIs at the institute, chats about how HIV medication has improved and provides details about…

30 Nov 2022 12PM 4 min

Phala Phala report handover ‘marks a milestone in SA democracy’: Mapisa-Nqakula

The independent panel investigating the 2020 Phala Phala case involving President Cyril Ramaphosa handed their long-awaited report to the speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Wednesday. Mapisa-Nqakula said decisions based on the findings would be decided on by the National Assembly guided by its rules and processes. 

30 Nov 2022 5AM 7 min

Magor is likely to get more than a slap on the wrist, says legal expert 

Belinda Magor, whose WhatsApp voice note calling for black women’s uteruses to be removed and black men to be burned, was arrested and charged with crimen injuria on November 25, after the Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) laid charges against her. Director at Malcolm Lyons & Brivik, Tzvi Brivik, explains what…

29 Nov 2022 10AM 10 min

'Diabetes made me do it' says woman behind racist pit bull rant

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) are investigating a voice note in which a woman launched a scathing attack on black people in the country in her opposition to the banning of pit bulls. The voice note began circulating on social media last night after it was leaked from…

24 Nov 2022 10AM 12 min

Violence against women spikes, assault cases reach five-year high: crime stats

Police minister Bheki Cele delivered crime statistics for the second quarter, July to September 2022, of the 2022/23 financial year. In this period there was a double-digit increase in crimes against women and the highest number of assault cases reported to the police in five years. 

23 Nov 2022 6AM 8 min

Patient killed in ambulance in Atteridgeville mob justice attack

Members of Gauteng emergency medical services (EMS) were left scrambling on Monday night when they came under fire from an angry mob who attacked and killed a patient in an ambulance in Atteridgeville, Tshwane.

22 Nov 2022 8AM 2 min

‘We have reverted back to a 10% wage demand’ — PSA 

Members affiliated to the Public Servants Association (PSA) joined a nationwide strike by members affiliated to several public service unions on Tuesday. Unions belonging to Cosatu, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), and the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) marched to Treasury to hand over their…

22 Nov 2022 8AM 4 min

LIST: Only two women scoop ANC top 6 nomination — for the same position

ANC Electoral Committee head Kgalema Motlanthe announced the names of the contenders who could lead the governing party. In the official list of the 17 top six runners, there are only two women, and they arevying for the same position. This means in the six positions contested only the deputy…

22 Nov 2022 6AM 4 min

SCA appeal: Zuma's potential next steps

After the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) dismissal of former president Jacob Zuma’s appeal on the legality of his medical parole — a decision resulting in Zuma having to serve another 13 month in jail on his contempt of court conviction — legal expert Ulrich Roux outlines how he got…

21 Nov 2022 8AM 7 min

'I was scared and couldn’t trust anyone,' says Meyiwa’s friend in murder trial

Tumelo Madlala's cross-examination continued in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Friday. He told the court the intruders on the night Meyiwa was killed spoke Zulu when they made their demands. Madlala explained the phone calls he made after the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was shot. He was the soccer star’s…

18 Nov 2022 8AM 2 min

‘The pit bull’s greatest enemy is misinformation’ — Pit Bull Federation of SA

Calls to ban the pit bull breed of dogs have been mounting after the fatal mauling of an eight-year-old who was playing in the yard at his home in Mangaung in Free State last weekend.   Spokesperson for the Pit Bull federation of South Africa Lins Rautenbach, said many people…

18 Nov 2022 7AM 9 min

Grade 11 pupil stabbed to death in fight outside school in Lenasia

A 20-year-old grade 11 pupil from Qalabotjha Secondary School in Vlakfontein, Lenasia South, was stabbed on Thursday and died later that afternoon. A 21-year-old fellow grade 11 pupil was arrested.“ According to information at our disposal, a fight allegedly broke out among a group of boys in the afternoon outside…

18 Nov 2022 1AM 1 min

UK ready to roll out the red carpet for Ramaphosa's historic state visit

The United Kingdom says it’s ready to roll out the red carpet for President Cyril Ramaphosa and first lady Tshepo Motsepe’s historic state visit next week. Briefing the media on Wednesday British high commissioner to SA Antony Phillipson said Ramaphosa’s visit next week Tuesday and Wednesday is a hugely significant…

16 Nov 2022 7AM 7 min

Kidnapping for ransom becomes big business in SA

On Monday evening South Africa celebrated the happy reunion of eight-year-old Abirah Dekhta, who was kidnapped on November 4, when the driver of the lift-club that takes her to school was held at gun point. Abirah was found alive and physically unharmed on Monday evening after police recovered her from…

16 Nov 2022 6AM 9 min

Kelly Khumalo’s watching brief requests opposed in Senzo Meyiwa trial  

A letter stating requests from watching brief advocate Magdalene Moonsamy, representing Senzo Meyiwa's then girlfriend singer Kelly Khumalo, was opposed in the Pretoria high court on Monday. At the start of the trial in April, Moonsamy was asked to leave the court room because Khumalo is a potential witness in…

14 Nov 2022 6AM 5 min

Mokonyane blasts ‘evil comrades’ publicly attacking Ramaphosa, harming ANC brand

Former cabinet minister Nomvula Mokonyane bashed “evil” comrades who “lose their balls” and publicly criticise the president close to elections. This after several ANC comrades, including former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma lambasted President Cyril Ramaphosa for his leadership. The deputy secretary-general hopeful says she will make…

10 Nov 2022 10AM 4 min

'We’re not going to charge the media', says Mashatile

The ANC has backtracked on its plan to charge media houses for space at its 55th national conference in December. Treasurer-general and acting secretary-general Paul Mashatile on Thursday told TimesLIVE the party had reconsidered the proposal which was met with criticism.

10 Nov 2022 9AM 1 min

'The government is only poor when it comes to public servants' — PSA 

Public servants affiliated to the Public Servants' Association (PSA) are expected to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday over wage increases and other demands. Union members, who last received raises in 2019, are demanding a 6.5% increase against governments 3% offer said to be implemented this month. According to…

9 Nov 2022 10PM 6 min

Venues that name and shame debtors could end up in hot water, cautions expert

As the Wednesday deadline looms to name and shame on social media those owing a Cape Town bar for alcohol they bought on credit, an attorney has warned the venue could find itself in hot water. Saint Champagne Bar and Lounge stunned social media users at the weekend when it…

8 Nov 2022 8AM 4 min

Joburg EMS on high alert as SA Weather Service warns of disruptive conditions

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services are on high alert after a South African Weather Service warning of disruptive conditions in parts of the country, including Gauteng. High-risk areas include informal settlements and low-lying areas. Weather forecaster Kgolofelo Mahlangu says the rain could result in interference to municipal services, road closures and…

8 Nov 2022 7AM 7 min