Julius Malema Returns to Court on Fraud and Corruption Charges

Julius Malema had to temporarily put aside the activities of his new political party to focus on his personal legal problems. He appeared at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday morning regarding the charges of fraud and corruption that have been brought against him. Malema and his four co-accused associates expect the court to set a date for their trial at this session. The case against Malema and his co-accused was scheduled to be heard in another court building b... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

Americans Warned About Crime in South Africa

Americans have been warned to exercise due care and diligence when visiting South Africa. The US state department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security released a report that includes a travel advisory note to US t... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

Steve Hofmeyr in Heated Twitter War

The Twitter war of words between musician Steve Hofmeyr and Zelda la Grange rages on. La Grange was former president Nelson Mandela’s personal assistant for years while he was still active in politics. She wa... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

Slain Police Officer’s Body Found

The South African Police Service have released a photo of slain Major General Tirhani Maswanganyi. Maswangayi’s body was found on Tuesday morning bound and dumped in a field along the R101, about 30km nor... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Monday, June 17th, 2013

DA Disciplines Councilor over Racist Remarks

According to a report by the Mail and Guardian, the Democratic Alliance has disciplined one of its senior members over racially charged electronic communication. Stanford Slabbert is a DA councilor in the Easte... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 17th, 2013

Graca Machel Thanks The World for Support as Mandela Recovers

Nelson Mandela’s wife Graca Machel has thanked the world for its support as Mandela recovers in hospital. Below is what she said in a statement published by the Nelson Mandela Center of Memory: “Mad... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, June 15th, 2013

Bodyguard Lashes Out At Mandela Medical Team

Shaun van Heerden has been former president Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard for almost ten years. Recently, he was asked to take leave after he was suspected of giving the media information about Mandela’s hospi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, June 15th, 2013

Constantia Kloof Accident Death Toll: Five

On Friday a horrific accident involving around 27 cars occurred in Constantia Kloof, killing three people and critically injuring over 18. Yesterday it was reported that three people died on the scene and the o... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, June 15th, 2013

Zimbabwean Hackers Hailed for Attacking ANC’s Website

On Friday the ANC’s website was hacked by a group of hackers which calls itself Africa Anonymous. ANC national spokesperson Jackson Mthembu issued a report  explaining the nature of the attack. From 10am... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Saturday, June 15th, 2013

Three Killed in a Horrific Accident in Constantia Kloof

Three people were killed and 18 seriously injured on Friday when a truck crashed through a wall in Constantia Kloof, west of Johannesburg . Johannesburg metro police department spokesperson Chief Superintendent... Read more »