Author: Larson Thebe
The two brothers sought in connection with the murders of musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, will be extradited to South Africa next week from Eswatini. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande withdrew their appeal against extradition from Eswatini to South Africa. The brothers were arrested in Mbabane, Eswatini, after fleeing the country following the murder of AKA and Tibz and opposed South Africa’s extradition applications. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has confirmed that she received a receipt of the official extradition order from the Eswatini for the Ndimande’s. According to Kubayi, the acting Prime Minister…
Vodacom has announced that it has reached an out-of-court settlement with “Please Call Me” inventor, Nkosana Makate. The company however did not reveal the final settlement amount and only highlighted that it might be revealed when it releases its interim results next week Wednesday. “Shareholders are hereby advised that on 4 November 2025, the Vodacom board approved a settlement agreement, and the matter was settled by the parties out of court. The parties are glad that finality has been reached in this regard. The settlement has been accounted for in the group’s interim results for the six-month period ended 30…
There were mixed fortunes for Premier Soccer League clubs participating in the group stages of the CAF TotalEnergies Champions League and Confederations Cup respectively. Mamelodi Sundowns will have a difficult task, when they face former coach Rulani Mokwena who is currently at the helm of Algerian giants MC Alger in Group C of the Champions League. The group also comprises Al Hilal of Sudan, and Democratic Republic of Congo’s FC St Eloi Lupopo, who recently beat Orlando Pirates to reach the group stages. Reacting to the draw, Sundowns veteran Themba Zwane said it’ll be an interesting encounter to face his…
The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela, said he’s concerned about the resignation of the Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board, Dr Karen Stander. Dr Stander resigned last week, citing serious allegations regarding the governance environment at NSFAS, including claims of bullying, intimidation, racism, and threats to personal safety. Manamela has received and formally acknowledged her resignation, adding that her letter of resignation, raises serious allegations regarding the governance environment at NSFAS The minister was expected to meet Dr Stander on Monday, to discuss allegations raised in her resignation letter. Meanwhile, a previously scheduled…
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has ordered an urgent investigation into allegations that Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants at the Bojanala District Municipality, were forced to perform domestic work for a Mayoral Committee official and coerced into paying political membership fees for her party. The minister’s call follows weekend media reports regarding the allegations, which the minister said are deeply disturbing and contrary to the very purpose of the EPWP. “The Minister said such actions, if proven true, would amount to a serious abuse of power and a betrayal of the EPWP’s purpose of providing dignified, skills-based…
The City of Tshwane said it has noted recent reports of an increase in laboratory confirmed typhoid cases, in Bronkhorstspruit and Hammanskraal. According to the municipality, preliminary results of recent drinking water samples taken and tested have not determined an epidemiological link between these cases. Furthermore, the results have not yet determined the source of the contamination. “The city takes these reports seriously and will intensify its investigations, working closely with the Department of Health, the Department of Water and Sanitation and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases to ascertain the root cause of the increase in these cases. Routine…
The Springbok have vowed not to underestimate their opponents, Japan, when the two nations clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. The team said it’ll instead stick with its own game and standards displayed in previous clashes against some of the top ranked countries. Japan shocked the Springboks 34-32 during the pool stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, under the guidance of current coach, Eddie Jones. The caution was made by the team’s assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi, during a media briefing on Friday in London before the start…
Police said the search and seizure operations at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipalities offices in Mahikeng, are part of ongoing investigations at the said municipality. This after the SAPS National cold case investigators and Special Task Force members conducted a raid at the building, resulting in the closure of the building gates and staff barred from either entering nor leaving the premises. “It’s about allegations of ongoing investigations of corruption, fraud and maladministration in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality. This is just a first phase of many operations to come on addressing these allegations. The investigations are at…
Pretoria – A Mamelodi man accused of the cold-blooded murder of his girlfriend and her cousin has abandoned his bail application, keeping him in custody as investigations continue into the shocking double killing. Tebogo Mnisi (38) appeared briefly in the Mamelodi Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He faces multiple charges after the deadly shooting that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. Mnisi is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend, Tshiamo Moramaga (22), and her cousin, Boleseng Moramaga (21). Police say he also allegedly attempted to murder their friend, Desmond Semang (27), who…
Police said they expect to make more arrests, following the discovery of R20 million worth of cocaine weighing about 80kg hidden at a small holding in Midrand. The discovery was made on Tuesday night, following a crime intelligence driven operation. “A multidisciplinary team led by Crime Intelligence Head Office inclusive of Gauteng Organised crime unit, SAPS JHB K9 and members of the Local Criminal Record Centre were following up on information of drugs that were being stored at a plot in Blue Hills, Midrand.” According to further investigation, the drugs were brought into South Africa from a neighbouring country and…