JUST IN | ANC considering second state-owned power utility to compete with Eskom 'monopoly' - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday announced that the ANC is strongly considering the establishment of a second state-owned power utility to reduce the risk posed by Eskom's failings.
Amongst those who were killed was Alex FM music manager, Joshua Mbatha who was on his way home with two of his colleagues when they were stopped by gunmen who took their phones and shoes before shooting him in the chest. The officers - Puleng Peter Seshoka, 40, and Zakhele Ronnie Mtsheni, 40 - demanded the bribe from a motorist at Centurion Mall after his vehicle’s license disk had expired, but still was within the grace period.The victim reported the incident to the police the following day and an investigation was launched by the SAPS Anti-Corruption Unit.
The corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and her 21 co-accused is set to begin in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban next week, the NPA said on Thursday. The liquor authority said the decision comes after an internal investigation found the licence holder had not met"security commitments" set out in the liquor application.- Nicole McCainThe body of a three-year-old boy has been found near a quarry in Jankempdorp, near Kimberley.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the two had an argument after drinking together on Monday night. During the argument, the victim, identified as 40-year-old Nompumelelo Mabhoza, was"assaulted with a plank on her head". The ANC tabled the motion of no confidence during a full council meeting on Wednesday. The motion succeeded with the support of one DA councillor.JUST IN | Two men released after being taken in by police for questioning over Pietermaritzburg tavern shooting
The state is now waiting on the director of Public Prosecution for further instructions. The case has been postponed to August 22. "We will leave no stone unturned in investigating this crime and apprehending those behind the killing of our officials," he said. The Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has postponed the case against Angelo Agrizzi, the former Bosasa COO turned whistleblower, until 18 October.
Advocate Malesela Teffo, who represents four of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, has withdrawn as legal counsel. Advocate Malesela Teffo, who represents four of the men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, has abandoned his jurisdiction challenge. Teffo believes the prosecution should be stopped because the accused were arrested based on allegations forced and unlawful confessions.Former Swiss company employees in court over inflated Kusile contracts
Authorities found the suspects transferring copper from one truck to another. It was not yet clear where the truck was headed. The 34-year-old victim fled into a shack as the two assailants tried to rob him. One of the criminals gave chase and followed him into the shack.The robber who fired the shots grabbed his accomplice's firearm before fleeing the scene.Eastern Cape man arrested after fiancé found murdered
It also recommended that the SA Human Rights Commission hold a province-wide inquiry into racism at schools. The shop caught alight during the incident, and the teen was found by firefighters as they doused the flames.Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani said the teen was arrested early this year in connection with a theft case.10 July 11:54Two people were killed, and four others were wounded in another tavern shooting in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni at the weekend.
Free State police are searching for leads after a body was found in a forest along the Sekoto River in Qwaqwa. Police spokesperson Dimakatso Sello said as they tried to flee the scene, a security officer confronted them and they fired shots at him. According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen, paramedics were called to the shopping centre just after 08:00 on Thursday.
While no violence has been immediately reported, traffic has come to a standstill near the N2 bridge.Speaking to News24, one motorist said:"We have been blocked for some time now, and there is no indication of when it will open. People are outside their cars walking around."The DA has snatched ward 7 in the Matzikama municipal by-elections from the Patriotic Alliance .
Police officers were summoned to the scene by members of the community after they heard the baby crying inside the public toilet. Gcaleka wrote to the respondents to inform them of her decision on Wednesday. She said the attorneys appointed by Mkhwebane wasn't authorised, instructed or briefed by her as the acting Public Protector.
Routes leading to the park around Mbombela and surrounding remain closed by protesters.KNP spokesperson Ike Phahla urged visitors to use the Malelane or Orpen Gates alternatively. Residents have blocked major roads allegedly over escalating fuel prices.The Muslim Judicial Council has issued clarity on its view on homosexuality in a short fatwa, saying those engaging in same-sex actions have removed themselves from the fold of Islam.
During the heated exchange between Cele and the director for community safety, Ian Cameron, police members forcibly removed Cameron from the meeting venue. The accused asked that the magistrate put a cap on the number of postponements so that they can get to trial. He said Wednesday morning's protest appeared to be part of a protest by taxi drivers. Police officers were on the scene, Mmusi added.
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