KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Mntomuhle Khawula has announced the reopening of arts centres that were not in operation in various parts of the province. Khawula made the announcement after attending one of the performances of the acclaimed theatre production, King Cetshwayo – The Musical, this past weekend. The play, which is set to tour the African …

The State in the Senzo Meyiwa trial is challenging Bongani Ntanzi‘s claim that he lacked legal representation when he provided one of his confession statements. Ntanzi, who is appearing alongside four of his co-accused, has been under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria. The five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain. …

The newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi has emphasised the need to strengthen the Protected Disclosure Act to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. This follows the recent killings of witnesses and whistleblowers linked to matters before the Madlanga Commission sitting in Pretoria. Advocate Mothibi says the Justice Department is working on legislative amendments to broaden the scope …

The Madlanga Commission in Pretoria has revealed that there was no transaction for the purchase of alcohol from the credit card of suspended Major-General Richard Shibiri. Shibiri previously testified that he used his bank account to purchase alcohol worth R17 000 for his thanksgiving ceremony. Evidence before the Commission shows that attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala lent Shibiri R70 …

FIFA has slashed more than $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, The Athletic reported. In its annual report in 2024, FIFA’s projected budget for the 2023-26 cycle included $1.12 billion for operational expenses out of a total budget of $3.756 billion. The $1.12 billion included $280 million for technical services, $159 million …

South African travellers are likely to soon face significantly higher flight prices after jet fuel costs increased by approximately 70% at two of South Africa’s three major airports. Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka International Airport in Durban have both raised the cost of Jet A1 fuel in response to the growing oil costs due to the conflict in …

Opposition parties in the Mpumalanga Legislature have expressed different views about the Budget Speech delivered by the provincial MEC for Finance, Bonakele Majuba. Some have welcomed the budget allocation, but others are concerned that sometimes funds are not used appropriately. Speaking on behalf of the official opposition party, uMkhonto weSizwe, Benon Nxumayo, says, “In the face value, we are very …

Suspended organised crime head General Richard Shibiri has testified that he learned about the raid at Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s premises through the Madlanga Commission that is sitting in Pretoria. Matlala’s premises were raided in December 2024. Evidence before the Commission shows that General Shibiri was in contact with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi a day after the raid occurred at Matlala’s premises. …

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The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground said were the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon. Raising the stakes for the global economy, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they would block oil shipments from the …