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The Solidarity Legal Network strongly condemned the statements of Julius Malema, in which he labeled Magistrate Twanet Olivier, among other things, a “racist of stature”. Malema also insulted Joel Cesar, the public prosecutor, and accused him of misconduct and lies and argued that a case of perjury should be opened against him. Malema made the comments after being jailed for breaches of the Firearms Act. The Solidarity Legal Network says that instead of respecting the judgment of the court, the EFF leader chose to openly undermine the integrity of the judiciary. Dr. Llewelyn Curlewis, advisory board member of Solidarity’s Legal…

The police’s new forensic laboratory in Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal, has been officially opened. (Photo: SA Police)A new forensic science laboratory in Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal, has been officially handed over to the police.The new laboratory is aimed at strengthening the police’s forensic capabilities, speeding up turnaround times in the processing of evidence and strengthening the fight against crime.The police’s new forensic laboratory in Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal, has been officially opened. (Photo: SA Police)Dr. Polly Boshielo, deputy minister of police, said at the launch that the facility is a symbol of the unwavering commitment to justice, a professional public service and the safety and security…

The public swimming pool in Retreat, Cape Town. (Photo: City of Cape Town) Residents demand that the public swimming pools be open seven days a week. They say it keeps kids off the streets and serves senior clubs. The city says budget constraints make it impossible to keep pools open seven days a week. Deur Matthew Hirsch, GroundUpArmed with swimming goggles, swimming caps and beach towels with placards that read, among other things: “restore access to community swimming pools seven days a week” and “fund our swimming pools”, this week residents marched to the City of Cape Town’s Waal Street…

Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.By Al Jazeera staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 18 Apr 202618 Apr 2026Venezuela’s main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she has “no regrets” about giving US President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal.Machado, the 2025 recipient of the prestigious prize, presented the medal that accompanies the prize to Trump when she met him at the White House in January, two weeks after he ordered US special forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listTrump’s military…

The color of the soil above the water table, as observed during the SOC information day. (Photo: Provided) More than 150 farmers and stakeholders in the industry attended the Sandgrond Development Committee’s (SOK) information day on the farm Springboklaagte this week. The program emphasized practical solutions for sustainable farming, with a focus on better decision-making in a challenging economic and production environment. Rain during the information day on Springbok Laagte. (Photo: Provided) Participants studied soil profiles in the field with observations down to the water table and were informed about key challenges such as nematodes and sclerotinia. Dr. Lisa Rothmann…

MAMELODI Sundowns once again entered the final of the Caf Champions League defeating the Tunisian team, Esperance 1-0 in the second leg of the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon.The Sandawanas went into this game leading 1-0 with a goal scored by Bryan Leon in the first leg.The striker from Colombia is the one who once again broke the hearts of Esperance in Pretoria with a goal that he blocked in the net after the goalkeeper blocked his penalty.The Brazilians will return to the finals of the Champions League for two seasons in a row, since they entered the…

For Svenn Liebenberg, sussie Mia, Mienke & my mother Marlisa. (Photo: BooYaa/Verskaf)Not every golfer gets the chance to hold a candle to one of the world’s leading players. And if you are only 11 years old, the moment may feel a little big.But not for Mienke Liebenberg. This privilege fell to the 11-year-old golfer when she realized after the LIV golf tournament at Steyn City in Gauteng that she was sharing the course with none other than Bryson DeChambeau.DeChambeau was on the Crushers team (also Charles Howell III, Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri) that eventually won the team division of…

JPMorgan Chase Testing Mythos: Anthropic’s AI model, Mythos, is being tested by America’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase. The company’s CEO – Jamie Dimon has said that AI has made the situation worse. The capabilities of Mythos have worried the world’s experts. If it falls into the wrong hands, it can increase the risk of cyber attacks.JPMorgan Chase is testing Anthropic’s new AI model ‘Mythos’.Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, has said that ‘AI has made the situation even worse.’ His statement has come at a time when JP Morgan Chase is testing Anthropic’s biggest tool ‘Mythos’. Mythos…

(Archive photo: Maroela Media)Reports about millions of rands being increasingly spent on first-team rugby at schools have opened up a conversation that has been needed for a long time, says the Solidarity Schools Support Center (SOS).For many parents, teachers and former students, school rugby is much more than just a game on a Saturday afternoon: It is intertwined with community life, identity, tradition and pride.The SOS says that when spending begins to look like that of a professional market, the question must be asked whether sport still serves the child and the school community, and whether the school community begins…

The Ndimande brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi, who bailed last week, have now been charged. The brothers were found guilty of legal murder and they will appear at the Durban High Court on June 19, 2026, to start the process of trial, together with five other suspects. They are accused of murder, conspiracy to murder, and attempted murder in connection with the shooting of AKA and Tibz, as well as related to other murders and robberies in the taxi industry.One of AKA’s biggest fans, Wade Daniels, who was in court, says he is happy that the case is proceeding after the…