Saturday , 7 March 2026

E-hailing murder case postponed to June for further investigations

E hailing murder case postponed to June for further investigations

The case against six people arrested in connection with the murder of e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat has been postponed to June 2026 for further investigations by the Pretoria Magistrates Court.  All six accused have abandoned their bail application.   Satlat was allegedly killed after two of the accused requested a ride.   Upon his arrival, he was reportedly strangled to death.  Dikeledi Mphela, Goitsione Machidi, McClaren Mushwana, Tumishang Mabutlane and Ofentse Senwamadi face charges of premeditated …

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Death toll in the Ormonde building collapse rises to nine

Death toll in the Ormonde building collapse rises to nine

The death toll in the building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, has risen to nine. The Johannesburg Emergency Services says its team has managed to locate the third person from the rubble of the collapsed building, and rescue teams are currently engaged in the extraction process. Two bodies were retrieved from the rubble this morning. The City of Johannesburg …

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ActionSA opposes the R22m statues project by EThekwini Municipality

ActionSA opposes the R22m statues project by EThekwini Municipality

ActionSA in KZN opposes the decision by eThekwini Municipality to allocate R22 million to a statue project.   The municipality unveiled two statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo at Moses Mabhida Stadium.  President Cyril Ramaphosa unveils the Nelson Mandela statue at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, paying tribute to the country’s first democratic president and struggle icon. For more visit …

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Ramaphosa unveils Mandela, Tambo’s statues in Durban

Newly unveiled statue of former ANC leader Nelson Mandela at Moses Mabhidha Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on March 3, 2026.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the 10-meter-tall statues of the late former African National Congress (ANC) leaders Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday morning. Tambo’s statue was installed at Durban’s Beachfront, and Nelson Mandela’s stands at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The R 22 million statues have been a source of debate as some political parties argue the …

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Kampala University’s Nyola Wasswa Conquers Super 12, Bags Fortebet Real Stars Accolade

Kampala Universitys Nyola Wasswa Conquers Super 12 Bags Fortebet Real

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US imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over DRC fighting – SABC News

A Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) soldier stands in position at the Grande Barrier border amid clashes between M23 the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), at the border crossing point at Gisenyi, in Rubavu district, Rwanda on January 29, 2025.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force, RDF and top military officials over their role in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, and called for their immediate withdrawal from the mineral-rich region. Rwanda has long rejected allegations from DRC, the United Nations and Western powers that it supports the AFC/M23 rebel group, which …

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Mugabe’s bail application postponed to Thursday

Mugabes bail application postponed to Thursday

The bail application of the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused, Tobias  Matonhodze, has been postponed to Thursday in the Alexandra Magistrates’ court.   This is for the prosecution to provide the defence with outstanding documents.   Mugabe and Matonhodze are charged with attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of a firearm.   This relates …

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ActionSA calls IPID Phala Phala report declassification a victory

ActionSA calls IPID Phala Phala report declassification a victory

Action SA has called the decision to declassify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID, report into the robbery at President Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in Limpopo- a victory for South Africans.   This follows the party’s year-long court battle, seeking transparency on the matter. Previously designated as Top Secret, the report’s change in status was revealed in a recent parliamentary response …

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US embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Saudi defence ministry says

SA father pleads for help as daughter uncontactable in Iran

The US embassy in Riyadh was hit ​by two drones, resulting in a limited fire ‌and some material damage, the kingdom’s defence ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday, citing an initial assessment. The ​drone attack came amid ongoing Iranian missile ​and drone strikes on Gulf states that host ⁠US bases, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran …

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Farmers take govt to court over FMD vaccines’ restrictions

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen at the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine drive in the Free State on March 2, 2026.

The Southern African Agri Initiative, SAAI, and the Free State Agriculture and Independent Business Organisation, Sakeliga, will approach the High Court in Pretoria for an urgent interdict against the Agriculture Department,  Minister John Steenhuisen and the Animal Health Director Dr. Mpho Maja. The organisations want Steenhuisen’s decisions relating to the foot-and-mouth disease vaccines formally reviewed and set aside on the …

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Works Ministry simplifies process of replacing number plates as thefts rise

Works Ministry simplifies process of replacing number plates as thefts

Enock Kayemba Meddie receives new number plates from an MVR technician Kampala Businessman applauds authorities for fast-track number plate replacement Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Kampala businessman has commended the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) department under the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Police Force for swiftly facilitating the replacement of his stolen number plates after …

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LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry

LIVE TRC Cases Khampepe Commission of Inquiry

The TRC Cases Inquiry, probing alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-trc-cases-khampepe-commission-of-inquiry-8/

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SAFA enters into 4-year deal with Standard Bank – SABC News

South African Football Federation (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan, Bafana Bafana Head Coach Hugo Broos, Banyana Banyana Coach Desiree Ellis and other at the announcement of Standard Bank’s partnership with SAFA on March 2, 2026.

South Africa’s National Men’s Soccer team, Bafana Bafana’s brand value has increased exponentially since they qualified for the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada in October last year. Corporate sponsors are now clamouring to be part of that journey, and one of South Africa’s largest financial institutions Standard Bank has entered into a new four-year partnership …

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Death toll in the Ormonde building collapse rises to eight

Death toll in the Ormonde building collapse rises to eight

The death toll in the Ormonde building collapse has risen to eight.  Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson, Xolile Khumalo, says rescue and recovery operations resumed Tuesday morning after being suspended on Monday night.  She says one person remains unaccounted for.   “Recovery operations have commenced for three missing individuals who have been located, and teams are currently working to extract them …

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