Prosecution in Oscar Pistorius Case to Challenge Six Year Sentence in SCA

Oscar Pistorius, who is currently serving a six year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s day in 2013, thinking she was an intruder, may remain behind bars longer than he expected if the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) rules in favour of the prosecution, which is advocating for a harsher sentence. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) revealed on Thursday that the State intended to appeal Oscar’s six year sentence in the SCA. “Tod... Read more »
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By Sinethemba Mandyoli On Monday, June 20th, 2016

IEC up to no good and they know it – PAC

There is something clearly amiss in the train of thought of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) management, and their hasty decision to exclude the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania from the Local Govern... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, May 15th, 2016

South African Musicians Welcome the SABC’s 90% Local Music Decision

Earlier this week the SABC announced that as of the 12th of May, its radio stations, which command millions of listeners, will play 90% local music. “Following extensive and successful engagements with so... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, April 14th, 2016

Has MMM Global Collapsed Following the Shutdown of Republic of Bitcoin?

South Africa – Thousands of MMM Global participants across the country are anxious about losing their investments following the network’s announcement last week that it was shutting down one of its ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, April 8th, 2016

Is Jabulani Cashflow Ngcobo a Fraudster?

One of Durban’s youngest millionaires, Jabulani “Cashflow” Ngcobo, who currently resides in Johannesburg, where he is living a lavish lifestyle, has been accused of defrauding a number of peop... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

Contralesa Asks Zuma to Grant King Dalindyebo a Presidential Pardon

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has sent President Jacob Zuma a letter and petition asking him to grant Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo a presidential pardon, the presiden... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, December 11th, 2015

Shadrack Ngema to be Laid to Rest on Saturday

Former radio announcer and actor Bhekinkosi Shadrack Ngema, who died from a heart attack last week, will be laid to rest on Saturday (12 December 2015) at Ndwedwe, north of Durban. His funeral service will be h... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Shadrack Ngema Dies at the Age of 65

Veteran actor and retired broadcaster Bhekinkosi Shadrack Ngema has died at the age of 65. He died on Saturday, 05 December 2015, at Mshiyeni Hospital in Umlazi from a heart-related illness. In a telephone inte... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

More Jail Time Awaits Oscar Pistorious as His Conviction is Upgraded to Murder

It appears that Oscar Pistorious will soon be heading back to jail to serve a longer sentence following the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals (SCA) on Thursday to upgrade his conviction from culpable hom... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, November 30th, 2015

19 Die in Collision Between Taxi and Truck

Nineteen people died when a taxi they were travelling in collided with a truck on the R28 in Westonaria, Gauteng on Sunday afternoon. According to preliminary reports, the collision occurred after a tyre of the... Read more »