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Shebeshxt tells court state has no case against him
Musician Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke has maintained that the state does not have a case against him, pointing to alleged gaps in the evidence relating to a shooting incident in Ladanna, Polokwane. He said this as he faced further questioning during cross-examination in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Chauke, who… Read more »
Mfundo Vilakazi emotional to be a part of the Soweto Derby with Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs dribbling wizard Mfundo Vilakazi says he feels humbled and blessed to once again be a part of South Africa’s biggest fixture, the Soweto Derby. Chiefs take on fierce rivals Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership derby, where not only bragging rights will be at stake, but also three… Read more »
‘They plotted my exit’: Fired Sibonelo Nomvalo lifts lid on MK Party rifts
The former uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general, Sibonelo Nomvalo who was sent packing by the organisation’s president Jacob Zuma last week Thursday has come out guns blazing clarifying his predicament after he was fired. Nomvalo was axed from his two powerful positions as MKP’s secretary-general and also as an MP… Read more »
Abdeslam Ouaddou says Pirates are ‘the favourites to win the Soweto Derby’
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has conceded that they will be outright favourites to win the much-anticipated Soweto Derby against rivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday. The two Soweto giants will lock horns at the FNB Stadium, in a game which is already sold out. Pirates and Chiefs enter the game… Read more »
CCMA issues new AI rules following scathing labour court judgment and gaffes
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has introduced new rules addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in labour disputes, as a scathing Labour Court judgment exposed the dangers of relying on fictitious AI-generated legal authorities. The amended rules, published in Government Gazette No. 55620 on October 23,… Read more »
Premium beer drinkers drive SAB’s record third-quarter volumes
South African Breweries (SAB) delivered record third-quarter volumes and high-single-digit revenue growth, helped by strong demand for premium beers and its fast-growing Beyond Beer portfolio, although profitability came under pressure from higher costs. Parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev said revenue in South Africa rose by high-single digits in the third quarter… Read more »
Cachalia touts Mkhwanazi to be new Hawks head
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is in line to become South Africa’s next Hawks boss, after acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia formally proposed his appointment to Cabinet. Cachalia has submitted a Cabinet memorandum seeking approval to appoint Mkhwanazi as national head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation… Read more »
Thierry Henry to attend the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium
The Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will be graced by the presence of one of the greatest footballers to have ever played the game. The Arsenal, Barcelona and France legend Thierry Henry has been invited by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) sponsors Betway, who are one of… Read more »
Popcru wants Rustenburg court relocated after suspect’s escape
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) says police officers at the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court are holding accused people inside police vans for extended periods, and a reported escape has sparked demands to move the court. POPCRU said renovations had stripped the courthouse of suitable holding areas and adequate… Read more »
Brothers jailed for defrauding Free State farmers
Two brothers have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being convicted of fraud, forgery, uttering and money laundering in a case involving approximately R7-million in company funds. Alexis “Lex” Du Preez, 54, was sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison, while his brother, Petrus “Rastie” Du Preez, 50,… Read more »