15.7.2019 10:22 pm

Commission ‘limiting and debilitating,’ Niehaus tells Zondo in memorandum

‘The mandate of the commission is far too narrow, and actually fatally flawed,’ Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was told.

Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) spokesperson Carl Niehaus has called on the country's deputy chief justice to, among other things, extend the scope of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in order to affirm its credibility.

Shocked fans flood social media after slaying of Marc Batchelor

Some social media users referred to his lifestyle, which allegedly involved contact with known shady characters in the ‘underworld’.

Police confirm ex-striker Marc Batchelor assassinated

Batchelor was apparently ambushed close to his house in Market Street, Olivedale.

Africa DR Congo urges calm after Ebola case in key city

The Goma patient was described as a pastor who had been on a trip to another town, Butembo, one of the towns hardest hit by the outbreak.

Zuma dismisses Maseko’s testimony on influence at ANN7, The New Age

Ex-government spin doctor Themba Maseko last year testified Zuma called him in 2010, requesting him to ‘assist’ the Gupta family.

Ex-Sars official Ivan Pillay to bring own review case against Mkhwebane

Pillay said he supports Gordhan’s court application but also has to bring his own because she implicated him in misconduct, maladministration and criminality.

‘Smoke and mirrors show,’ says DA’s Mazzone of Zuma’s testimony

‘Instead of coming clean, (he) spoke of a biased media, conspiracy theories and assassination plots, none of which could be backed with evidence,’ said Mazzone.

Six KZN farm murderers get double life sentences

The group attacked the Van Rooyen family on April 19, 2016 at their farm in Gluckstadt near Vryheid, and two people were murdered.

City of Cape Town water consumption increases by 28m litres per day

Residents were encouraged to continue using water sparingly and to remain ‘water wise’.

Four alleged poachers appear in Cape Town courts – Hawks

Two people were allegedly found with four elephant tusks in their car, while two others allegedly were illegally in possession of pangolin scales.

Outa calls for Aurora court case to be televised

Khulubuse Zuma, Zondwa Mandela and Thulani Ngubane are accused of looting the Grootvlei gold mine and releasing untreated water into a natural stream.

Redi Tlhabi reacts to being named in Zuma’s state capture testimony

The journalist made light of the former president’s testimony, appearing to have no knowledge of a movie the former president claims is being made by her.

Africa Zimbabwe’s inflation rate soars to 175%

Unemployment is estimated at over 90 percent and much everyday business has ground to a halt.

UPDATE: Over 150 taken to hospital after chemical substance spillage at Durban school

It is alleged that some pupils were playing with a ball of some kind which then tore open and a powder substance was spilt.

Pauw apologises for branding Manyike an ‘unemployed, dope-smoking Rastafarian’

The investigative journalist did not, however, back down from his assertion that the public protector’s ‘rogue unit’ report was full of holes.

Supporters say they will always believe in Zuma

The supporters said they will be at the inquiry for the entire week as Zuma is scheduled to be on the stand until Friday.

Western Cape ANC demands arrest of Uniondale farmer who allegedly shot 3 protesters

Residents were protesting about several issues, including the downgrading of their fire station, when the farmer allegedly fired at them.

Joburg thief snatches Aussie rugby player’s phone, escapes in waiting car

‘I think theft happens everywhere in the world and I don’t think that should change the way we think about South Africans in general,’ said hooker Jordan Uelese.