North West University confers its first PhD in Setswana

Getrude Makhafola|Published

The University of North West has conferred its first-ever Doctor of Philosophy in Languages, Literature in Setswana to Eileen Elizabeth Pooe.

Mmusi Maimane to Herman Mashaba: You are a hero to me

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane thanked outgoing Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba for the three years he served as mayor, calling him a hero.

Limpopo mom arrested for allegedly killing 11-year-old son

Getrude Makhafola|Published

A 28-year-old mother has been arrested after she allegedly killed her son and buried him in her yard at Hlalanikahle village in Limpopo.

Cosatu to block border posts in support of eSwatini public servants' strike

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Cosatu in Mpumalanga will on Wednesday protest and block Mahamba and Matsamo border posts in solidarity with striking eSwatini public servants.

Richard Mdluli says he is ready to appear before Zondo commission

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Disgraced ex-crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli said he did nothing wrong and has no qualms about appearing before the state capture commission of inquiry.

Spanking your child is illegal, Constitutional Court rules

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Spanking your child at home is illegal, ruled the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, upholding a 2017 high court ruling that found that physically disciplining children ...

Top investigator says he was 'intimidated' to stop him from appearing before Zondo

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Police official Kobus Roelofse told the Zondo commission that attempts were made by top officials in SAPS to stop him from giving testimony.

Chief Justice Mogoeng condemns 'derogatory' remarks against judges

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng on Friday condemned offensive comments and attacks against South African judges, especially women.

Mogoeng challenges graft accusers to come forward with evidence

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Mogoeng announced the judiciary had approached the police to find out who was behind defamatory allegations against judges that were widely circulated on social ...

Chief Justice Mogoeng to tackle graft allegations against judges

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng will on Friday tackle widespread allegations of corruption against the judiciary.

Newcastle speaker to probe deputy mayor crash into two houses

Getrude Makhafola|Published

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cogta Sipho Hlomuka has directed the Newcastle Municipality to investigate its deputy mayor Reuben Molelekoa's car crash into two houses

PICS: Police nab two, seize counterfeit goods during Dragon City raid

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Police have arrested two people during a raid at wholesale mall Dragon City in Fordsburg, Johannesburg and seized counterfeit goods.

'Motsoeneng never lectured here' - Wits Business School

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng was only invited as a guest speaker six years ago and was never part of any academic activities, the Wits Business School said. ...

Union says Prasa's 'war room' is ineffective

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Prasa's state-of-the-art nerve centre known as a "war room" ...

Crowds walk out of speech as Buthelezi pleads for end to xenophobia

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Hostel dwellers shunned IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi's anti-violence address in Johannesburg, walking out to march in the street instead.

Uyinene's murder accused burnt her body after killing her - police minister

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Police Minister Bheki Cele told mourners the murder accused went to drink alcohol after allegedly raping and killing Uyinene Mrwetyana at the post office.

SABC apologises to Ramaphosa for airing wrong speech

Getrude Makhafola|Published

The SABC has issued an apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the nation for airing an unedited version of his speech condemning gender-based violence.

Julius Malema condemns attacks on foreigners as 'acts of crime'

Getrude Makhafola|Published

EFF leader Julius Malema condemned attacks against foreign nationals, saying the incidents were crimes perpetrated by South Africans.

Julius Malema to 'answer in court' over alleged discharging of firearm

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Julius Malema said he had been contacted by police who issued a warning statement to him over his alleged discharging of a firearm during his party's birthday celebrations. ...

SABC CEO confirms board members meddled in editorial and business deals

Getrude Makhafola|Published

SABC CEO Madoda Mxakwe told the Zondo commission that there were certain board members who interfered in the editorial affairs and business dealings.

Zondo decries 'unacceptable' situation at SABC

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo expressed concerns on the dire state of the SABC, asking why the SABC degeneration was allowed.

Over 45% of SABC expenditure goes to salaries, Zondo commission hears

Getrude Makhafola|Published

SABC is unable to fully function without a government bailout and can only pay staff salaries, said board chairman Bongumusa Makhathini.

'He had a big heart': Family pays homage to Gavin Watson at memorial

Getrude Makhafola|Published

The family of the late Bosasa boss Gavin Watson described him as a hard-working family man, a fitness fanatic and a man of God.

'One day I will tell my story and what Agrizzi has done' - Mokonyane

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Nomvula Mokonyane on Friday blasted those in the governing party whom she said turned their backs on the late Bosasa boss Gavin Watson.