Author: Silver Sibiya
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and suspended City of Ekurhuleni Head of Legal Risk Services Kemi Behari have each been granted R50,000 bail by the Germiston Magistrate’s Court. However, the pair will spend the night behind bars after the court heard that the bail offices had already closed. Mkhwanazi and Behari are among four current and former City of Ekurhuleni officials facing charges of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The case centres on allegations that Mkhwanazi was protected from disciplinary action after he was accused of helping alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala…
France captain Kylian Mbappé has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after she allegedly posted racist comments about him following France’s 1-0 World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay. Mbappé, who scored the decisive penalty in Saturday’s match in Philadelphia, described Amarilla as a “despicable woman” and said she was unworthy of her position in Paraguay’s Congress. “Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition,” Mbappé said in a statement posted on social media. He said Amarilla’s comments had…
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the City will pay Eskom about R1.4 billion next week as part of efforts to settle its outstanding debt with the power utility. Morero made the announcement during a media briefing in Braamfontein on Wednesday on the City’s financial management and plans to address its debt obligations. He said the payment would be made once the City receives the necessary funds and would allow it to meet commitments under its debt repayment agreement with Eskom. “We will be paying Eskom just around R1.4 billion as soon as we receive the cash. This will then set…
The case against self-proclaimed North West political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been postponed to 3 August to allow him to consult with his legal representative. Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He faces charges linked to allegations that he staged his own assassination attempt in Vosloorus in November. His lawyer, Makau Sekgatja, told the court that the Department of Correctional Services had made it difficult for him to properly consult with Mogotsi while he remains in custody. Sekgatja asked the court to consider an order allowing legal representatives to enter correctional facilities with laptops and mobile phones,…
More than 200 alleged illegal miners, commonly known as zama-zamas, have been arrested during an ongoing operation at an open field near Sibanye-Stillwater’s Losberg Shaft in Westonaria in Tuesday. Gauteng Police Deputy Commissioner Fred Kekana confirmed the latest figure during Operation Prosper, an integrated operation involving the police, the South African National Defence Force and mine security personnel. The operation was still under way on Tuesday, with scores of suspects lying face-down on the ground while officers processed them. Their hands had been restrained with cable ties. Police also recovered groceries, pendukas, gas cylinders and other supplies allegedly found inside…
Orlando Pirates players and coaches feature prominently among the nominees for the 2026 Premier Soccer League Awards, with the winners set to be announced later this month. The PSL confirmed that the awards ceremony will take place on 27 July, and will be broadcast live on the SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport. Pirates duo Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng have been nominated for the prestigious PSL Footballer of the Season award alongside Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena. The category is voted for by head coaches from the 16 Betway Premiership clubs, who are not allowed to nominate or vote…
Despite not being nominated by the ANC Johannesburg Region as its preferred candidate for the City of Johannesburg mayoral position, Dada Morero has made the party’s final shortlist of five candidates to be interviewed by the ANC’s top leadership. The process, mandated by the ANC National Executive Committee, will culminate in the announcement of the ANC’s mayoral candidates for the 2026 Local Government Elections. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula previously said the party aimed to conclude an extensive public participation process that saw communities and key sectors nominate leaders to represent the movement in municipalities across South Africa. Morero has been…
A third suspect linked to the alleged theft of precious stones worth nearly R15 million from an apartment in Killarney has handed himself over at Edenvale Police Station. The suspect is expected to appear in court on 7 July. His surrender follows the appearance of Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officer Constable Adrian Norman McKenzie and businessman Etienne van der Walt in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesperson Lizzy Suping said investigators had initially identified six people allegedly connected to the incident. “When the investigation began, there were six suspects. Three were from the…
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has reportedly agreed to become the next head coach of Germany’s national team. According to reports, Klopp has given the green light to the German Football Association’s long-term project, with discussions now expected to focus on the finer details of his contract and his departure from the RB Group. The 59-year-old is expected to take charge with a view to leading Germany through upcoming UEFA Nations League campaigns, Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Klopp, one of the most highly regarded coaches in world football, has been working as Red Bull’s global head…
Leandro Trossard’s future at Arsenal appears increasingly uncertain after Turkish giants Besiktas reportedly reached an agreement with the Premier League champions for the Belgian forward. Reports suggest Besiktas have agreed a €20 million (R371 million) package for Trossard, made up of an €18 million fixed fee and a further €2 million in add-ons. However, the transfer has not yet been finalised, with the Istanbul club still needing to agree personal terms with the 31-year-old. Trossard is currently on international duty with Belgium at the World Cup, and discussions over his future are expected to continue once his national team commitments…