Sunday World News Updates

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for the immediate identification, arrest and prosecution of the person allegedly behind a social media message calling for the gang rape of Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma. The commission described the alleged threat as a serious attack on human dignity and a disturbing example… Read more »

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to work after nearly two months of medical leave following an illness that required surgery. The Presidency confirmed on Thursday that Mashatile had fully recovered and resumed his official duties at the beginning of the week. His return ends weeks of uncertainty over his… Read more »

The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to urgently reduce fuel taxes by R3 a litre, warning that escalating petrol and diesel prices are placing unbearable financial pressure on households and businesses. The appeal follows the fuel price increases implemented on October 7,… Read more »

The state will resume cross-examining Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebeshxt” Chauke later this month after his latest bail application was postponed to October 26 in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. Proceedings in the matter have been scheduled to continue until October 30. Chauke faces  a total of 21 counts consolidated across multiple dockets,… Read more »

The government has come out to quell rising tensions over giving illegal foreigners asylum status following a controversial judgment of the constitutional court three months ago. This week, foreigners from various countries in the world, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, flooded refugee reception centres in Gauteng and KZN, which sparked nationwide… Read more »

Pyramids FC coach Rulani Mokwena has weighed in on the ongoing debate about showboating, candidly pointing out what he perceives to be the difference between South African players and those from the rest of the continent. Recently, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed his disapproval of players dribbling and standing… Read more »

Reigning Nedbank Cup champions Durban City have officially confirmed the appointment of Eric Tinkler as their new head coach. The announcement was made on Thursday. Tinkler returns to the PSL after mutually agreeing to part ways with Asante Kotoko of Ghana after just four league games into the season. The… Read more »

A Black advocate with 15 years of experience received just one government brief in six years, according to evidence highlighted during the Pretoria High Court hearing over the Legal Sector Code in May. Consider what that means for someone who has spent years studying law, qualifying as an advocate and… Read more »

The Pretoria High Court has overturned Trade Minister Parks Tau’s decision to introduce new BEE rules for lawyers. It found that he failed to assess the measures independently. The ruling sends the Legal Sector Code back to Tau, reopening a dispute over black ownership and lucrative legal work. The code… Read more »

Mpumalanga’s capital city council has been interdicted from appointing a new chief financial officer (CFO) just weeks before the November 4 local government elections, as a bitter legal battle involving former lovers and political rivals continues to haunt the municipality. Mbombela High Court Acting Judge Kgama Shai interdicted the municipality… Read more »