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Santaco distances itself from national shutdown amid speculation

The SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) has distanced itself from having any involvement in the planning of a national shutdown on Friday, despite circulation of the news about possible interruptions this week. According to Santaco's chief strategic manager Bafana Magagula they are not planning on a national shutdown in the…

7 Jun 2022 5AM 2 min

Gupta brothers arrested in Dubai

The state capture-accused Gupta brothers, Atul and Rajesh, have been arrested in Dubai. Two sources from different government departments and a source close to the investigations confirmed to TimesLIVE that the Gupta brothers were arrested.

7 Jun 2022 12AM 1 min

Child protection week: The importance of psychosocial support for children in SA schools

The lack of psychosocial support in SA schools is one of many challenges faced by children, one that has often been neglected and is now worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to NPO Equal Education’s head of organising, Nontsikelelo Dlulani, one can't divorce addressing other challenges faced by children without…

3 Jun 2022 9AM 10 min

Child protection week: Abductions and a device to track your child’s whereabouts

The number of child abductions and killings in the country is appalling. Innovator Ntombizodwa Kepeyi has designed a tracker with features that could be key in solving missing children cases. Missing Children SA’s Bianca van Aswegen, says the number of children going missing in the country is shocking. Activists say…

2 Jun 2022 11AM 5 min

Key state witness in Meyiwa trial gives contradictory testimony

During his cross-examination, the first state witness in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, Sgt Thabo Mosia, made contradictory statements before the high court in Pretoria, including about the possible contamination of the crime scene. Mosia was the first forensics expert on the scene in October 2014.

1 Jun 2022 11AM 4 min

'Namhla was failed by many of us,' says Cele

Police minister Bheki Cele was addressing the media after visiting the family home of Namhla Mtwa, who was shot dead last month as she arrived at her home in Mthatha in Eastern Cape. It is alleged she was murdered by her abusive boyfriend and businessman Major Mfesane Bhekizulu. According to…

26 May 2022 5PM 1 min

'Namhla was really desperate to leave, he micromanaged her': cousin

Namhla Mtwa, 35, was shot dead last month as she arrived at her home in Mthatha. It’s alleged that she was in an abusive relationship with Major Mfesane Bhekizulu. Mtwa’s cousin, Banoyolo Gqoli, talks about the relationship Namhla had with her alleged abuser, the night she was killed and misinformation…

26 May 2022 8AM 6 min

Here is how Joburgs municipal service fee increases will impact residents

The City of Johannesburg is increasing property rates by 4.85%, electricity by 7.47%, water by 9.75%, sanitation by 9.75% and refuse by 5%. The increases take effect from July 1. Investec Chief Economist Anabel Bishop, explains what the increases will mean for residents.

26 May 2022 8AM 2 min

Eskom technicians under attack by thieves

Eskom technicians are increasingly being targeted by criminals — and residents requiring assistance for electricity repairs are set to bear the consequences. Three attacks on Eskom technicians have taken place in Mabopane and Soweto in as many days, the electricity utility said on Thursday.

26 May 2022 3AM 1 min

Monkeypox not likely to become endemic in SA, says NICD  

The NICD said SA is ready should a monkeypox outbreak occur. This comes as the world faces the largest outbreak of the virus in non-endemic countries. According to the NICD, the South African healthcare system has put measures in place to deal with any cases or outbreaks and that a…

25 May 2022 10AM 8 min

Pope 'heartbroken' by Texas school shooting, calls for gun control

Pope Francis on Wednesday, said he was "heartbroken" by the shooting at a school in Texas that killed at least 19 children and two teachers, calling for greater controls on weapons.

25 May 2022 7AM 2 min

Slikour and pastor Selwyn Ngwenya react to Flabba killer’s release on parole

Sindisiwe Manqele, who was convicted of murdering hip-hop star Nkululeko “Flabba” Habedi in 2016, was released on parole on Tuesday. Musicians and friends of the star reacted to her release.

25 May 2022 5AM 2 min

Parents want 'gun-toting' KZN teacher removed

The KwaZulu-Natal education department is probing allegations by parents of pupils at a Durban high school about a gun-toting teacher who often points the weapon at the students and her colleagues. Spokesperson Sihle Mlotshwa told TimesLIVE on Tuesday morning an investigation into the allegations is under way at the Phambili…

24 May 2022 11AM 3 min

Russian diplomat in Switzerland resigns over Ukraine invasion

A Russian diplomat at the country's permanent mission at the UN in Geneva said on Monday he was leaving his post because of his disagreement with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, a rare political resignation over the war.

24 May 2022 7AM 2 min

‘City Power is open for business’: Joburg hosts its first Energy Indaba

Johannesburg executive mayor Mpho Phalatse said R26bn is needed to help fix City Power’s infrastructure, but the entire capital budget is R7.7bn, which includes not only electricity but other infrastructure such as water and roads.  “There is no way the city alone can turn around the energy problems in Johannesburg.”…

23 May 2022 9AM 4 min

Unpacking Eskom's Medupi power station explosion 

A site visit to Eskom's Medupi power station in Limpopo revealed that procedural non-compliance and lack of supervision and management oversight were the reasons for the plant losing unit 4 during an explosion in August last year. Speaking to the media, acting GM of the station Zweli Witbooi said the…

20 May 2022 6AM 2 min

Stellenbosch University commits to addressing racism and harassment

Stellenbosch University is committed to setting up an external independent commission of inquiry into incidents of racism and harassment. This comes after student Theuns Du Toit urinated on the belongings of fellow student Babalo Ndwayana this past weekend.   

19 May 2022 11AM 2 min

'Dismiss Mkhwebane interdict application with costs,' says parliament

Parliament legal team in the public protector’s impeachment interdict case has asked the Western Cape High Court to dismiss the case with costs. Busisiwe Mkhwebane is in court in a bid to stop President Cyril Ramaphosa and parliament from suspending her.

19 May 2022 11AM 5 min

SA’s water crisis a “slow onset catastrophe,” says water expert

SA's water crisis has been worsening over the past few years. It has become evident that in many areas, municipalities across the country are unable to provide basic water services for residents. A number of factors, such as climate change, are known to be the cause, but according to water…

19 May 2022 8AM 9 min

'Conflicted Ramaphosa can’t suspend Mkhwebane,' Mpofu argues in impeachment case

Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s legal team, led by Dali Mpofu, argued that President Cyril Ramaphosa can’t be involved in a bid to suspend her as he is implicated. In an attempt to halt Ramaphosa from suspending her, Mkhwebane laid her case before the Western Cape High Court. Mkhwebane is being victimised by…

18 May 2022 11AM 4 min