Author: Silver Sibiya
Members of the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) staged a picket outside the Parktonian Hotel in Braamfontein on Wednesday, accusing the employer of deducting provident fund contributions from workers’ salaries without paying them over to the fund. The workers also allege that funeral insurance contributions were not paid, backdated salary adjustments remain outstanding, salary payments have been delayed, and changes were made unilaterally to their terms and conditions of employment. One of the workers, Themba Mokoena, said employees discovered that money deducted from their salaries for the provident fund had allegedly not been transferred to the fund. “The company…
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a safety recall affecting certain Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 vehicles due to defects that could pose safety risks to motorists. NCC spokesperson Phetho Ntaba said Nissan is recalling 314 Qashqai SUVs as part of an ongoing recall campaign first launched in October 2025. “According to the manufacturer, movement of the fuel pipe within its retaining clip may cause wear, which could eventually result in a fuel leak,” Ntaba said. Nissan has since introduced a permanent repair solution to address the defect. Meanwhile, Toyota is recalling 507 Land Cruiser…
Alleged United Kingdom fugitive Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma will remain in custody after appearing before the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday in two separate matters. Tshuma appeared in extradition proceedings following a request from United Kingdom authorities, as well as in a separate case in which he faces charges of the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Both matters were postponed to 27 August 2026. The extradition case was postponed to allow for the finalisation of the extradition documentation, while the firearm and ammunition case was delayed to allow police to complete further investigations. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said…
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has notified the University of Venda Council of his intention to appoint an independent assessor following escalating governance challenges at the institution.The decision comes after recent developments, including the precautionary suspension of the university’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal and its Chief Operating Officer. According to the Department of Higher Education and Training, Manamela met the university’s executive management and council on 5 June after anonymous allegations were levelled against the two senior officials. The allegations sparked tensions within the institution, resulting in threats of suspension and legal action.The parties had agreed to resolve the…
Kaizer Chiefs have completed the signing of Tanzanian international Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko from Azam FC for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old defensive midfielder joins Amakhosi after successful negotiations between the two clubs, becoming the first Tanzanian player to wear the famous Gold and Black jersey. Mtasingwa arrives with extensive international experience, having spent six seasons playing in Scandinavia across the Icelandic, Norwegian and Finnish leagues. He returned to Tanzania in 2024, where he captained Azam FC and helped the club secure a third-place finish in the Tanzanian Premier League last season. The midfielder is also the vice-captain of the Tanzanian…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused, former lover Witness K, have each been granted R5,000 bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The pair face charges linked to the alleged theft of precious stones worth R15 million from a Killarney property in 2023, in what the State alleges was a police operation staged to conceal the crime. Delivering her ruling, Magistrate Annelese Tlhapi imposed strict bail conditions. “The bail conditions are as follows: the accused must not communicate with State witnesses, directly or indirectly, and must not interfere with or intimidate any witnesses,” she…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Chief Julius Doctor Mkhwanazi has denied any involvement in the alleged R15 million precious stones robbery, arguing that the State’s case is built largely on contested evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. This is contained in Mkhwanazi’s affidavit filed in support of his bail application before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. In the affidavit, Mkhwanazi says he is innocent and maintains that there is no direct evidence linking him to the alleged robbery and conspiracy charges. He argues that he has not had access to the police docket and is therefore unable to…
Kylian Mbappé has made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot at two consecutive tournaments after finishing as the leading scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France captain ended the tournament with 10 goals, surpassing the eight he scored at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he also claimed the Golden Boot despite France losing to Argentina in the final. The 27-year-old’s latest scoring feat takes his overall World Cup tally to 22 goals, making him the competition’s all-time leading goalscorer and further strengthening his place among football’s greatest…
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a police sergeant and the serious injury of a police constable during a domestic violence response in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. The suspect was arrested at his place of residence on Sunday, 19 July 2026, after police launched a manhunt following the attack on Saturday night. According to Mpumalanga police, the incident occurred at about 9.45pm after a man arrived at Bushbuckridge Police Station to report that his brother was causing trouble at their family home. Two police officers accompanied the complainant to the address, where they confronted and…
Arsenal have strengthened their attacking options after completing the signing of Greek winger Christos Tzolis from Belgian champions Club Brugge in a deal worth €40 million. The move comes after the 23-year-old reportedly made it clear that Arsenal was his preferred destination despite attracting interest from several clubs during the transfer window. Club Brugge accepted Arsenal’s offer after the Premier League side met the Belgian club’s asking price, paving the way for Tzolis to complete the move to north London. Tzolis is expected to replace Leandro Trossard, whose future at the club has been the subject of speculation. However, Arsenal…