The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has heard that crucial witnesses in the reopened inquest into the 1967 death of Chief Albert Luthuli are untraceable. Tuesday marked the second day of proceedings into the circumstances surrounding Luthuli’s death, which the apartheid government claimed was caused by a train accident in kwaDukuza. However, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)… Read More »Key Witnesses Missing in Reopened Inquest Into Chief Albert Luthuli’s Death The post Key Witnesses Missing in Reopened Inquest Into Chief Albert Luthuli’s Death first appeared on iAfrica. Events
The court has re-opened the inquest into the death of the former ANC President. Events
The SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory is currently dealing with a DNA backlog of over 140 000 cases. Politics
The case against a 35-year-old woman linked to the Wynberg shooting is postponed to April 23, 2025. Events
Mxenge was brutally murdered in Umlazi, south of Durban, in 1981 Events
The case concerns alleged neglect of over 3 000 patients waiting more than 3 years for services Events
The NPA announced the re-opening of the inquests into the deaths of Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge Events
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has described its recent meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) regarding the ongoing budget impasse as constructive. In a brief statement, DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said that negotiating teams from both parties engaged in robust but respectful discussions. The meeting follows heightened tensions last week when the DA… Read More »DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike The post DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
The High Court in Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal will hear the case on the 24th of this month. Politics
Judge has on more than one occasion asked Adv. Nobahle Mkabayi to place her questions into context. Events
The four suspects will appear again in the same court next week Events
The man faces charges of compelled assault and assault to cause grievous bodily harm among others. Events
The African National Congress (ANC) has announced intentions to recalibrate the Government of National Unity (GNU) by engaging with additional political parties, following the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) opposition to the 2025 National Budget. Despite this move, the DA and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) will remain within the GNU for the time being. ANC Secretary-General Fikile… Read More »ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions The post ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
Six suspects will appear in Standerton Court after Hawks uncovered drug labs worth R20 million Events
Prince Simakade’s faction hopes court will overturn King Misuzulu’s recognition. Politics
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has reiterated his party’s dedication to South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), despite recent tensions with the African National Congress (ANC) over the 2025 budget. The DA opposed the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, leading to a strain in relations between the coalition partners. ANC Parliament… Read More »Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes The post Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of using the controversial 0.5% value-added tax (VAT) increase as a tool for political grandstanding. The VAT proposal has become a major sticking point between the two parties, after the DA refused to support the adoption of the fiscal framework in Parliament… Read More »Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU The post Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
The African National Congress (ANC) has postponed its special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, as pressure mounts from big business to preserve the fragile Government of National Unity (GNU) – including its partnership with the Democratic Alliance (DA). Reports state that the meeting, originally scheduled for Monday to map out a way forward after the… Read More »ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA The post ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the ball is in the DA's court. Events
Brand is due to appear in court for a first hearing on May 2, police said. Events
