16 h. ago Convicted Italian cardinal says will not enter conclave to elect pope

Becciu was sentenced to 5-1/2 years in jail by a Vatican court in December 2023.

Politics

63 h. ago Service delivery issues highlighted as Freedom Day is celebrated

Some of the residents of Ermelo have accused government of failing to deliver basic services.

Politics

4 d. ago Mangaung prison warders accused of inmate murder granted bail

Three of the four men, with the exception of Boitumelo Mooi stated they intended to plead not guilty

Events

6 d. ago SIU blames past governance failures for SABC’s financial crisis

Several cases have been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for criminal prosecution. 

Events

2 w. ago “Lack of critical skills contributing to ailing municipalities”

Dr Msizi Myeza says the local government's failure to expand infrastructure exacerbating the crisis

Events

2 w. ago Hawks national head reflects on achievements ahead of retirement

Lebeya reflects on arrests, convictions, and dismantling criminal syndicates during tenure.

Politics

2 w. ago Gabon coup leader votes, says “very confident” of presidential win

The former army general has campaigned across Gabon wearing a baseball cap.

Politics

2 w. ago EFF intensifies fight to dismantle Orania after failed talks

EFF vows to march on April 22, calls for Orania’s abolishment after talks end without agreement.

Politics

2 w. ago Over 1 500 NSFAS students in Mpumalanga face eviction over rent

The landlords allege that NSFAS has failed to honour their payments,

Politics

2 w. ago Accused in Zanzou nightclub incident released on R10,000 bail

A man arrested for the assault at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has been granted R10,000 bail.

Politics

3 w. ago System failures by NHBRC led to George building collapse: Simelane

The collapse, which took place during construction, caused 34 deaths and dozens of injuries.

Politics

3 w. ago Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Section27 slams govt’s failure to eradicate pit toilets in schools

Section27 has lamented provinces' failure to eradicate pit toilets in schools in the country.

Politics

3 w. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

4 w. ago Enyobeni Tavern owner denies responsibility in Scenery Park incident

Ndevu has been accused of failing to ensure the safety of patrons on the day of the tragedy

Politics

4 w. ago Truck hijacking case postponed to May for further investigations

Police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng says the accused have been granted bail.

Events