Breaking News 23.6.2019 10:08 am

Ethiopian army chief, regional president killed in unrest

A ‘hit squad’ led by Amhara’s security chief Asaminew Tsige burst into a meeting on Saturday, injuring regional president Ambachew Mekonnen and another top official, who both died of their wounds.

Ethiopia's army chief was shot dead by his bodyguard just hours after an attempted coup in Amhara state left the regional president and another top adviser dead, a spokesperson for the prime minister said on Sunday.

Breaking News Trillian ordered to pay Eskom R600 million

The power utility maintained they never had any contract with them, never owed them a cent, and that no work was done for the money paid to them.

Breaking News Fuel price drop on the cards for July

This is based on data which comes 12 days into the 28-day cycle and after five consecutive fuel price increases.

Breaking News Derek Hanekom becomes latest MP to resign from parliament

The former tourism minister has reportedly resigned due to being offered a position in the presidency.

Breaking News Bathabile Dlamini resigns as MP

In a letter, she took the opportunity to thank the ANC for allowing her to ’serve the nation’, but lamented that she was made to be a scapegoat.

Breaking News Robert Sobukwe’s son Dinilesizwe passes on

Dinilesizwe Sobukwe founded the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust.

Breaking News Media freedom stalwart Raymond Louw has died

News of the veteran editor’s passing surfaced on Wednesday morning.

Breaking News Tax filing threshold increases from R350K to R500K

Sars boss urges registered taxpayers to use eFiling or the new Sars MobiApp to file their income tax returns from July 1.

Breaking News Grade 10 Forest High School pupil dies after being attacked by fellow pupils

The pupil was fatally stabbed after leaving the school after writing an exam.

Breaking News Theresa May announces resignation

The Conservative leader won praise for her determination and ability to survive what often felt like a three-year political crisis since the referendum vote.

Breaking News Malusi Gigaba not heading back to parliament

It has also been reported that Baleka Mbete has withdrawn from the parliamentary list for the ANC.

Breaking News UFS postpones ‘Gangster State’ discussion with author

The university said via e-mail that the discussion was postponed following a risk assessment.

Breaking News SABC evacuated amid safety concerns

Most SABC radio stations are running on auto-pilot as staff have had to evacuate the building following an alleged diesel spillage.

Breaking News Paramedics trying to save baby believed to be stuck in drain

ER24 paramedics and authorities are on the scene in the Johannesburg CBD.

Breaking News Ceasefire reached between Israel and Gaza

Schools across the south of Israel were cancelled and are expected to remain closed over the next few days.

Breaking News Journalist Ngwako Modjadji killed in alleged hit and run

The senior City Press reporter’s passing has been confirmed by a family member.

Breaking News Malema’s grandmother passes away

Koko Sarah Malema passed away on Saturday morning at her home in Seshego, Polokwane.

Breaking News Interdict granted in Tekkie Town wrangle between Steinhoff and former owners

The former owners and management of the company are fighting to regain control of the business they built, but Pepkor says the shops will still operate.

Breaking News Suspected United Arab Emirates spy commits suicide in prison

The man was taken into custody with another alleged spy as authorities probed whether they were tied to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi last October.

Breaking News WATCH: Shiraaz Mohamed pleads for help in proof of life video

Gift of the Givers says the photojournalist’s family is full of hope that he will be returned to them.

Breaking News Ugandan police detain popstar MP Bobi Wine

Robert Kyagulanyi’s attempt to reach a concert venue on the shores of Lake Victoria was blocked by police, who fired tear gas and a water cannon at his convoy.