Sandra Uys alleges that the MDMA was planted and intends to prove her daughter’s innocence with medical documents.
We take a look at the stories and pictures that made the front pages of newspapers around the world on Thursday, 16 March 2023.
NEHAWU called off its public sector strike on Wednesday after reaching an undisclosed agreement with the government.
The ANC has accused the EFF of attempting to undermine the rule of law through its planned National Shutdown.
A 22-year-old truck driver, faces charges of reckless and negligent driving, and failure to comply with the duties of a driver after an accident.
South Africans will have Stage 3 load shedding until further notice. Eskom said it has improved capacity over the past 24 hours.
A Warrant officer has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, also a police member, and her male friend on Tuesday night.
IPID is investigating the murder of a policewoman allegedly killed by her husband, who is also a member of the service.
We take a look at the stories and pictures that made the front pages of newspapers around the world on Wednesday, 15 March 2023.
Former Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, is the first to resign after being dropped from cabinet.
As the load shedding crisis continues, more people are investing in solar power. Security companies are reporting a surge in thefts
This Saturday, the Cape Town Carnival returns to its original street parade format for the first time since 2019.
The weather service said strong winds and very rough and choppy sea conditions are expected in the Western Cape on Wednesday and Thursday.
During this year’s budget speech, Treasury said it would absorb R254 billion of Eskom’s debt to ease financial pressure.
The distributor, Syntech Distribution, alerted the NCC after the devices combusted while charging due to a battery manufacturing flaw.
Eskom said that it had recovered some generation capacity over the past 48 hours. SA will alternate between Stage 3 and 4 until further notice.
JP Smith said if the allegations were true, it would bring shame to the department, and he called on the SAPS to fast-track the investigation.
Geordin Hill-Lewis said the City would not hesitate to lay a civil claim against the EFF. He was adamant there would be no National Shutdown in Cape Town.
We take a look at the stories and pictures that made the front pages of newspapers around the world on Tuesday, 14 March 2023.
Employers are advised to consider approving leave, implementing flexible working arrangements, and concluding overtime agreements.
South African Google trends have been dominated by Brendan Fraser, who won Best Actor at the Oscars for his role in The Whale
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde urged the national government to take action to stop the EFF from proceeding with the shutdown.
Stage 4 load shedding continues indefinitely despite some recovery in generation capacity. Power cuts were expected to escalate to Stage 5 later.
Malema highlighted issues such as unemployment, load shedding, and lack of basic services, and called for President Ramaphosa to resign.
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