Eight learners have been rushed to nearby hospitals for further treatment following a suspected gas leak at a school in Wentworth, South of Durban. Several learners were treated on-site for gas inhalation after a pungent odor reportedly swept through the school grounds. Private emergency services treated scores of students on the scene for respiratory distress and dizziness. The school has …
Read More »Matlala loan funded family thanksgiving celebration: Evidence leader
Madlanga Commission evidence leader Advocate Lee Seegels-Ncube has proposed that Organised Crime Head, Richard Shibiri, used the money given to him by Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, to fund a family thanksgiving celebration. Shibiri has testified that Matlala loaned him R70.000, which was deposited into his son’s account. The deposit was made two days before the ceremony. Shibiri has rejected the proposition …
Read More »Nkabane appointed as ANC Deputy Chief Whip
Former Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has been appointed as the new African National Congress (ANC) Deputy Chief Whip. She replaces Dorries Mpapane, who has been appointed as the chairperson of the newly established Committee on the Presidency. Nkabane was axed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July last year following controversy over the appointment of Sector Education …
Read More »Oil jumps 6% as Iran escalates attacks on Gulf shipping – SABC News
Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday as Iran stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, fuelling concerns of a prolonged conflict and potential disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures climbed $5.95, or 6.47%, to $97.93 a barrel at 0915 GMT, having hit $100 per barrel in earlier trading, while US …
Read More »LIVE: Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service at the Bloemfontein City hall
The second memorial service for the late COPE leader Mosioua Lekota will be held at the Bloemfontein City Hall. Lekota died last Wednesday at the age of 77. LIVE STREAM: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-mosiuoa-lekotas-memorial-service-at-the-bloemfontein-city-hall/
Read More »Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe’s murder trial to begin in October
The High Court in Johannesburg has set a trial date for the case against alleged cartel member Katiso ‘KT’Molefe for October. The trial is set to run from October 26 to December 4. Molefe and his co-accused face several charges, including three murders. The charges include conspiracy to commit murder and murder for the alleged killings of popular music producer …
Read More »US ambassador apologises for ‘undiplomatic’ remark
The US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III has backtracked and apologised about remarks he made about the “Kill the Boer” chant. He recently condemned the chant as hate speech at a Biznews Conference in Hermanus in the Western Cape. Thanks to @BizNewsCOM for hosting me yesterday. I want to clarify that while my personal view—like that of …
Read More »Learners hospitalised after gas leak at school in Wentworth
Several learners are receiving medical attention following a gas leak at a school in Wentworth, south of Durban. Paramedics say they received a call from the school reporting that learners were having difficulty breathing. Garrith Jameson, spokesperson for the private ambulance service, who is on the scene, says the source of the gas or chemical is unknown. Private ambulance spokesperson …
Read More »Shibiri pressed on why he took loan from ‘Cat’ despite having money
Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has challenged suspended organised crime head Major-General Richard Shibiri’s assertion that he needed the R70.000 loan from alleged cartel member Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Shibiri has testified that Matlala loaned him R70.000 to fix his son’s vehicle. Bank statements presented before the Madlanga Commission show that Shibiri and his son would be left with a combined R50.000 …
Read More »Police probe family murder suicide in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga police have opened two murder cases and an inquest docket after a man killed his wife, their three-year-old son and turned the gun on himself in Verena. He also allegedly shot and injured his sister-in-law and his wife’s uncle. A neighbour narrowly escaped unharmed. Provincial Police Spokesperson Jabu Ndubane says the suspect fled the scene with his six-year-old daughter …
Read More »Three men gunned down in Delft taxi-related violence
Three men have died following a shooting at a taxi rank in Voorbrug, Delft, on the Cape Flats. Western Cape Police Spokesperson André Traut says two of the victims were declared dead on the scene, while the third victim died in hospital. Traut says the incident is believed to be linked to taxi – related violence. He says, “Upon arrival …
Read More »Public hospitals doctors pushed beyond safe working limits: SAMATU – SABC News
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Read More »Arts teachers threaten to resume strike over salary harmonization delay
Science teachers’ salaries have been enhanced. Arts teachers need similar intervention Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arts and humanities teachers may resume industrial action if the government fails to implement presidential directives on salary harmonization and welfare commitments in the ongoing 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 budgeting process, the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU) has warned. In a March 11th, …
Read More »The Republic of Uganda Signs Participation Contract for Expo 2027 » The Hoima Post –
The Republic of Uganda has taken an important diplomatic and economic step toward global engagement with the signing of its Participation Contract for Expo 2027 Belgrade in Belgrade, an international gathering expected to convene nations, innovators, and policymakers around ideas shaping the future of sustainable development, culture, and economic cooperation. The agreement formalizes Uganda’s commitment to take part in the …
Read More »LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 12 March 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-12-march-2026/
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