insert_link World U.S Supreme Courts hears Jan 6 arguments The U.S Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Tuesday about a federal law used to charge more than 300 people who attacked the US Capitol on January 6th 2021. The court's decision could have ramifications for Donald Trump, who has been charged with the same offence. The former President has pleaded not guilty, calling the charges politically motivated. Sally Patterson has more. todayApril 17, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A’s electoral commission has cautioned voters against marking their ballot papers multiple times S.A's electoral commission has cautioned voters against marking their ballot papers multiple times, stressing that such ballots will be invalid. Voters are advised to carefully review and mark each of the three provided ballot papers before casting their votes. Production of the universal ballot template, catering to diverse needs including the visually impaired and those with motor conditions, is underway. Mamabolo says over 95-percent of logistical supplies for 29 May […] todayApril 17, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Newly elected Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza of the ANC has announced a ten-member mayoral executive committee. Newly elected Ekurhuleni mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza of the ANC has announced a ten-member mayoral executive committee. The EFF has retained its five seats in the committee while the ANC has four. Former mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, of the African Independent Congress is now the mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services. The ANC and EFF are coalition partners in the metro. Xhakaza says the members were elected based on their […] todayApril 16, 2024 44
insert_link Namibia Police Hunt for Escaped Inmate Denzel Blauw in Tses Village Authorities in Tses are on the lookout for 21-year-old Denzel Blauw, who absconded from police custody on Sunday afternoon. According to Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, the inmate was temporarily taken out of the holding cells for charging. However, upon completion of the process, he was inadvertently left unattended by the two officers on duty, who subsequently failed to return him to his cell promptly. Efforts to locate Blauw proved futile […] todayApril 16, 2024 10
insert_link World Israel’s war cabinet has met again to discuss how to respond to Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Saturday Israel's war cabinet has met again to discuss how to respond to Iran's drone and missile attacks on Saturday. No decision has been announced. World leaders have been urging restraint to avoid wider regional escalation. Israel's ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely says there needs to be a response of some kind. todayApril 16, 2024 24
insert_link World Hong Kong slams latest British government report on city The Hong Kong government has condemned what it calls "slander and smears" by Britain after the UK said that the city was on a "negative trajectory." The UK also sought to reassure Hongkongers living there that they were safe. Laura Westbeook has more. todayApril 16, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Suspected Thief Arrested in Karasburg, Faces Charges for Alleged Stolen Property Possession A 34-year-old man is set to face charges in the Karasburg Magistrate’s Court after being apprehended with suspected stolen goods. According to Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, the arrest took place in the Westerkim residential area of Karasburg on Sunday, between 12 midday and 2pm, following an intelligence-driven operation involving serious crime detectives, special reserve force members, and police intelligence personnel. The suspect was […] todayApril 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety has called for improved service delivery in the police service Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, has called for improved service delivery in the police service to curb crime. This stance comes after statistics reveal 243 cases were dismissed due to SAPS inefficiencies between April and September 2023. Of these, 89 were related to gender-based violence. Allen emphasises the need for police improvement plans to prevent recurrence, stressing the importance of credible and trustworthy policing […] todayApril 16, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims S.A's Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims. They argue Nzimande's continued presence makes the task of the new National Student Financial Aid Scheme administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, even more difficult. The party is concerned about Nomvalo’s appointment and believes he must address various outstanding issues to restore the scheme's credibility. The DA’s Chantel King calls on Ramaphosa […] todayApril 16, 2024 18