Day: April 5, 2025
News24 | Legal council to apply for Mkhwebane to be struck from roll of advocates
The Legal Practice Council says it will apply for former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane – who was removed from office for misconduct and incompetence – to be struck from the roll of advocates.
Continue ReadingNews24 | MK Party is planning ‘mass mobilisation on the ground’ in fight against ANC-proposed VAT
MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed that the party is working around the clock for mass mobilisation "on the ground" to act against the ANC-led efforts to increase the value-added tax by 0.5 percentage points.
Continue ReadingNews24 | South Africa stands firm amid US tariff hikes and sanctions threats
Amid punitive action, including tariff hikes, aggressive legislation proposals and US President Donald Trump's executive orders, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola Minister says South Africa's sovereignty must be respected.
Continue ReadingNews24 | NPA says it’s investigating Omotoso prosecutor – but he’s still leading Fort Hare case
A judge removed prosecutor Nceba Ntelwa from televangelist Timothy Omotoso's trial because of evidence of dishonesty and incompetence - but the NPA says it has no basis to axe him from the R170-million Fort Hare corruption case.
Continue ReadingNews24 | The prophet, his wife and the Ghost: Shepherd Bushiri’s R8m Rolls-Royce anniversary ‘grift’
A Rolls-Royce Mary Bushiri gave to her husband, self-styled "prophet" Shepherd Bushiri, for their anniversary was, in fact, bankrolled - in part at least - by investments in the fugitive couple's alleged Ponzi scheme.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rapist who said he’s too handsome for jail handed an 8-year sentence
The Randburg Magistrate's Court sentenced Dwaine Schutte to eight years behind bars for raping a woman at a nightclub in Rivonia, Sandton, in 2022. The magistrate criticised Schutte's lack of accountability, rejecting his claim that his physical attractiveness made him unsuitable for prison.
Continue ReadingNews24 | GNU ‘not dead’ as talks between ANC, DA resume
The current formation of the government of national unity may yet survive as communication channels between the ANC and DA have reopened.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Omotoso rape accuser speaks after televangelist walks
The alleged victims in the rape and human trafficking case of televangelist Timothy Omotoso gave the National Prosecuting Authority "everything to secure a conviction" and now feel like they have been slapped in the face after the Nigerian pastor was acquitted.
Continue ReadingNews24 | INTERVIEW | Wim de Villiers on his achievements, ‘blind spots’… and Wilgenhof
Outgoing Stellenbosh University Vice-Chancellor Wim de Villiers talks to Anneliese Burgess about life after Maties, giving students awkward toilet advice, his proudest moments, his “blind spots”, and the Wilgenhof saga.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WEEKEND ESSAY | Harms and the man: Why we need to stop aspiring to masculinity… and femininity
What does it mean to be a man? Pierre Brouard argues that the very idea of masculinity (and its binary relative, femininity) is problematic.
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