The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the decision of the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court to deny suspended Organised Crime Unit member Sergeant Fannie Nkosi bail. During his court appearance on Wednesday, the court found that the 43-year-old failed to assure the court that the interests of justice permit his release on bail. Nkosi faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of explosives; three counts of failure to safeguard firearms; eight counts of
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has clarified the powers of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), ruling that its directives are not legally binding or enforceable. In a unanimous judgment handed down on Wednesday in South African Human Rights Commission v Agro Data CC and Another, the court dismissed an appeal by the SAHRC, confirming earlier findings by lower courts. Key finding The court found that while the SAHRC
Woman to Appear in Court After R250,000 Worth of Stolen Goods Recovered in Khayelitsha
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A 22-year-old woman is due to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court following her arrest yesterday after she was found to be in possession of stolen goods valued at over R250,000 The South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson FC van Wyk says members of the Makhaza Anti-Hijacking Team were alerted to a delivery vehicle that was hijacked in the Makhaza area. Van Wyk said swift action by the team led to the
Top Billing has announced its presenter line-up for its highly anticipated 2026 comeback season, blending beloved familiar faces with a few fresh faces. The lifestyle programme returns to screens in exactly a week promising the glossy homes, inspiring personalities and aspirational storytelling that made it a household name. “This season is about honouring the legacy that audiences know and love, while evolving the show to reflect the energy, diversity and ambition of modern South Africa,” said Bradley van
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has raised urgent concerns over a disturbing new “game” reportedly spreading among learners at schools. The warning follows a viral social media video showing two learners from Westridge High School engaged in what appeared to be a violent staged fight on school grounds, an incident pupils allegedly described as a “game.” The footage, which sparked outrage online, has intensified fears about growing violence and dangerous behaviour
