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Suspended EMPD's Mkhwanazi and JMPD officer Witness K granted R5,000 bail each
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (171+ words) Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and a JMPD officer known only as Witness K have been granted R5,000 bail each. Mkhwanazi and the officer were arrested on Friday for allegedly orchestrating the theft of precious stones worth nearly R15 million three…...
Cape Town welcomes major step to improve its struggling port
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (176+ words) FILE: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. Picture: @CityofCT/X Cape Town has welcomed a major step to improve the city's struggling port. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has praised Transnet's decision to seek private sector partners to redevelop and operate a key…...
Court blocks video evidence in Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's attempted murder trial
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (375+ words) Vusimuzi Matlala, his wife Tsakane Matlala with their legal council. Picture: Simphiwe Nkosi/EWN The Johannesburg High Court refused the State's bid to introduce video footage as evidence in the attempted murder trial of alleged crime boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala…...
Gauteng Transport Dept denies fallout with taxi industry amid shutdown threats
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (172+ words) The Gauteng Transport Department denied claims of a breakdown in its relationship with the province's taxi industry, despite threats of a province-wide shutdown. South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) said it was locked in an escalating dispute with the provincial…...
Suspended EMPD's Mkhwanazi tells court he won't flee
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (249+ words) Suspended EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi and JMPD officer, known as Witness K, make an appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on 21 July 2026. Picture: Alpha Ramushwana/EWN Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi said that he would not abandon his family…...
Cape Town to spend R6bn on electricity grid upgrades to reduce dependence on Eskom
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (191+ words) 21 July 2026 11:50 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk: Joburg residents encouraged to rediscover city on foot Port of Cape Town / Wikimedia Commons: SkyPixels The City of Cape Town is set to spend R6 billion on electricity infrastructure over the next three years…...
SA secures R25bn World Bank loan to fund key infrastructure reforms
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (372+ words) 21 July 2026 11:40 Suspended EMPD's Mkhwanazi tells court he won't flee 21 July 2026 11:23 Probe launched into more than 6,000 state-owned homes occupied by officials 21 July 2026 11:20 Mixed reaction to South Africa's $1.5 billion development policy loan from the World Bank South Africa secured an estimated R25 billion…...
Court reserves judgment in Chidimma Adetshina deportation case
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (293+ words) Chidimma Adetshina outside the Cape Town Regional Court. Picture: Jared Moorgas/EWN The Cape Town Regional Court has reserved judgment in the case involving former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina. The Department of Home Affairs is seeking a court order…...
Has Cyril Ramaphosa run out of political capital?
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (463+ words) 21 July 2026 09:04 WEATHER: Cape Town rain returns as Johannesburg and Pretoria face unhealthy air 21 July 2026 09:02 Health Dept bays for blood of Tembisa Hospital officials involved in R2bn graft scandal 21 July 2026 08:40 Johnson recuses herself from IDAC probe into senior Crime Intelligence officers A…...
July unrest instigation trial postponed to next Monday
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (291+ words) 21 July 2026 07:59 Dr Michael Mol recommends daily habit to ease winter congestion The long-awaited trial of 62 people accused of instigating the deadly July 2021 unrest is now only expected to get underway next Monday. The Durban High Court postponed proceedings on Monday…...