Motshekga backs MEC on school closures
The Basic Education Minister has reportedly said it is the prerogative of MECs to close schools as they deem fit. ||| Cape Town - The ANC in the Western Cape is pressing ahead with its plans to...
View ArticleMore Cape Town street names misspelt
First it was the absent “h” in Gugulethu, now four more incorrectly spelt street names are under investigation. ||| Cape Town - First it was the absent “h” in Gugulethu, now four more incorrectly spelt...
View ArticleDewani murder accused testifies
Xolile Mngeni has testified that he had no role in tourist Anni Dewani's murder, and was ‘set up’ by an alleged accomplice. ||| Cape Town - A man on trial for tourist Anni Dewani's murder had no role...
View ArticleMurdered judge ‘was healthy’
A specialist physician testified that he gave acting judge Patrick Maqubela a clean bill of health less than a month before his death. ||| Cape Town - A specialist physician testified on Monday that he...
View ArticleDewani accused recalls cop assault
Xolile Mngeni says he was taken to the basement of a police building after Anni Dewani’s death and severely assaulted. ||| Cape Town - Police officers assaulted a man into confessing to tourist Anni...
View ArticleElderly man on porn charges
A man accused of indecently assaulting young girls walked in on one of his alleged victims, clad only in her panties, in a doctor's consulting room. ||| Cape Town - A businessman accused of indecently...
View ArticleConfusion abounds in Dewani trial
Confusion abounded on Monday during the cross-examination of a man on trial for the murder of Anni Dewani. ||| Cape Town - Confusion abounded on Monday during the cross-examination of a man on trial in...
View ArticleDewani accused never thought of alibi
A man on trial for the murder of honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani had not thought of telling anyone he had an alibi, the court heard. ||| Cape Town - A man on trial for the murder of honeymoon tourist...
View ArticleSchool pupils held for murder
Two young men have been arrested for the murder of a 19-year-old youth at his school in Mossel Bay. ||| Mossel Bay - Two young men were arrested on Monday for the murder of a 19-year-old youth at his...
View ArticleHow Eskom’s 16% hike affects you
The latest proposed electricity hikes could cripple businesses and lead to job losses and higher food prices. ||| Cape Town - The latest proposed electricity hikes could cripple businesses and lead to...
View ArticleCape businessman found murdered
A Cape Town investment manager was found murdered in his West Coast holiday home after being robbed, police said. ||| Cape Town - A Cape Town investment manager was found murdered at his West Coast...
View ArticleFour injured before cop turns gun on himself
A police officer turned a firearm on himself after a shooting spree which left four wounded. Among the victims was his daughter, 6. ||| Mossel Bay - A Mossel Bay police officer on Monday turned a...
View ArticleCops trashing, assault reported ‘daily’
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says he receives complaints from residents daily about people being assaulted by police during raids. ||| Cape Town - Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says he receives...
View ArticleFamily wants killer mom to avoid jail
Husband tells court he feels sorry for wife who set son, 9, alight as punishment for smoking cigarettes. ||| Cape Town - A Delft mother convicted of murder for setting her son alight as punishment for...
View ArticleMagistrate delivers baby at court
A Cape Town magistrate found herself delivering a baby rather than a judgment in court. ||| Cape Town - A Cape Town magistrate found herself delivering a baby rather than a judgment in court on Monday....
View ArticleCape Town highway blocked
Service delivery protesters blocked the N2 highway and roads in Nyanga and Gugulethu with rubbish bins and tyres overnight. ||| Cape Town - Service delivery protesters blocked the N2 highway and roads...
View ArticleAuditor flags Zille’s office
The AG’s office has flagged millions in irregular expenditure, missing assets and underspending in Helen Zille’s department. ||| Cape Town - The auditor-general’s office has flagged millions of rands...
View ArticleMngeni’s alibi witness hard to find
It would be difficult to locate the key alibi witness of a man on trial for the murder of tourist Anni Dewani, the High Court has heard. ||| Cape Town - It would be difficult to locate the key alibi...
View ArticleJudge wanted Viagra on every visit - doctor
Every time Acting Judge Patrick Maqubela went to see his doctor, he asked for Viagra, his physician has testified. ||| Cape Town - Every time Acting Judge Patrick Maqubela went to see his doctor, he...
View ArticleConcert for detained Karabus
Local entertainers are planning to raise money to cover the legal fees of Emeritus Associate Professor Cyril Karabus. ||| Johannesburg - Local entertainers are planning a benefit concert named “Bring...
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