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Matipandile “Andy” Sotheni’s bail decision is expected to come out today at the Brakpan court.Earlier, the court reserved its decision after hearing the arguments in his bail application. Sotheni is facing many charges, including the murder of Marius van der Merwe, attempted murder and conspiracy to murder. The State opposes the bail, saying that the defendant may escape and that the crime he is facing is very serious.Sotheni used to be a member of the PKTT police force before working for the police as a noda. In the affidavit, he said he was two streets away from where Van d…
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister. (Photo: X) Iran warned on Sunday that it does not trust the US and will refuse to sign any agreement with Washington unless the rights of the Iranian people are fully guaranteed. The comments by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator, come amid reports that pres. Donald Trump sent back a tougher new peace proposal to Tehran. The latest developments underscore how deep the divide between the two countries remains despite months of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, the conflict in the Middle East and the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The New…
The dispute between the National Freedom Party (NFP) and its sole member in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislative Assembly, Ms. Mbali Shinga, has been dismissed in the courts over the issue of her being appointed to the party.On Saturday, the party announced that the chairman of the appeals committee rejected his request and agreed to his expulsion from the party. However, according to her lawyer, Mr. Sithembiso Mbhele on Sunday, Ms. Shinga swears and asserts that she will go to court to challenge the latest decision.Mbhele said Ms Shinga was ordered to first file documents in court today, describing the decision of…
According to the police, the content is not genuine and does not form part of any official communication. (Photo: Provided) The police noted with concern the distribution of a false and misleading video that Lt. Gen. Puleng Dimpane, the Acting National Commissioner of Police, falsely portrays where she apparently declares that the planned nationwide protest on June 30 is illegal. According to the police, the content is not genuine and does not form part of any official communication. Brig. Athlenda Mathe, national spokesperson for the police, says the institution distances itself from the video and regards it as deliberate deception.…
The Kruger National Park celebrates their 100th anniversary this year. (Photo: Mizanne van Wyk/Maroela Media) The Kruger National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary on 31 May, a milestone that this national park celebrates with dedication to science, conservation and tourism. The game park is South Africa’s largest and most famous and its history begins as early as 1898, when President Paul Kruger founded the Sabie game reserve to protect animals from extermination by hunters. Later, the Shingwedzi Reserve was added and in 1926 the two together were officially declared the Kruger National Park – South Africa’s first national park. The…
Archive photo (Photo: NSFAS, Facebook) The debate on the future of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) took a new and significant turn after a parliamentary session in which Buti Manamela, the minister of higher education and training, admitted for the first time that it was time to reconsider the NSFAS model. According to the DA, this recognition is not simply a technical adjustment in policy language, but a “decisive moment” that indicates a system that has lost its usefulness. Dr. Delmaine Christians, the DA’s spokesperson on higher education and training, says the minister’s statements confirm what the party…
NewsFeedCuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages and a deepening economic crisis. Officials say young children, pregnant women and paediatric facilities will be prioritised.Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
The N2 in Cape Town (Photo: Shutterstock) The FF Plus has welcomed new amendments to the City of Cape Town’s traffic by-laws and believes it is a necessary step to make the city’s roads safer amid worrying statistics about collisions and deaths. According to Emre Uygun, FF Plus councilor of the City of Cape Town, the latest figures show that taking action against reckless drivers can no longer be postponed. “The statistics of collisions and deaths on Cape Town’s roads remain alarmingly high and therefore the FF Plus welcomes the amendments to the traffic regulations that were approved at a…
Xolile George, Secretary of Parliament. (Photo: Parliament) The DA says it will continue to press for full transparency about the salary increase, appointment process and management issues regarding Xolile George, the secretary of parliament. Rikus Badenhorst, DA whip in the National Council of Provinces (NRP) and member of the joint standing committee on financial management of parliament, says it is unacceptable that committee members are still waiting for almost three months for redacted documents which are essential for proper parliamentary oversight. ‘We are kept in the dark’ Badenhorst confirmed that he has now formally written to the co-chairs of the…
Deur Public Candidate, GroundUp (Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi/GroundUp) Lesotho is currently considering a highly ambitious and innovative plan to develop floating solar power systems on the surface of the Katse and Mohale dams. This giant project, which could cost close to R5 billion, has the potential to profoundly reform the country’s renewable energy future. At the same time, placing the panels on the water instead of the land will help ease the tremendous pressure on the country’s extremely scarce natural resources. For decades, these dams have already played a crucial role in the region by supplying water to South Africa and…