insert_link South Africa Lusikisiki Mass Murder Mastermind to Represent Himself in Court The alleged mastermind in the Lusikisiki mass murders in the Eastern Cape, Mzukisi Ndamase, told the local Magistrate's Court he would represent himself, refusing Legal Aid assistance. Ndamase, who is currently serving a life sentence, was arrested in Ebongweni Maximum Correctional Centre, where he allegedly orchestrated the murders of 18 people. The case was postponed to 29 November for further investigation. The National Prosecuting Authority’s Luxolo Tyali says they have […] today1 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s EFF rejects Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement The Economic Freedom Fightersin South Africa have rejected the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, claiming the government favors private sector profits over job creation and economic growth. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defended the budget in Parliament, emphasizing a commitment to sustainable public finances. EFF leader Julius Malema criticized the statement for overlooking the rising unemployment crisis. RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called for financial reform to address national debt […] today31 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa Two accused linked to the Lusikisiki mass killings will apply for bail on 29 October Two accused linked to the Lusikisiki mass killings will apply for bail on 29 October. Zenande Paya and Mawethu Nomdlembu, who were arrested in Flagstaff, appeared in the Lusikisiki Magistrates' Court today on charges of illegal firearm possession and ammunition in connection with the murders of 18 people in Ngobozana village. The National Prosecuting Authority's Luxolo Tyali says the other four accused have abandoned their bail applications: today25 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza: what does the law say? By Michelle Nel, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, said the country’s citizens fighting for the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza faced prosecution upon their return. This statement followed tension between South Africa and Israel amid the “humanitarian catastrophe” resulting from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. There is a history of South African citizens of Jewish descent fighting for Israel, but the number fighting […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Speaker takes special leave following corruption allegations Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says that “given the seriousness of allegations [made against her] and the attendant extensive media speculation, [she] has decided to take special leave [from her role]”. News24 reports that the move comes after heavy backlash following the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate's raid at her Johannesburg home, linked to a probe into alleged corruption during her time as defence minister. today22 March, 2024
insert_link Entertainment Seven arrested in rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes murder case The South African police have arrested seven individuals in connection with the murders of rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane. According to the BBC, five of the seven suspects are expected to appear in court on Thursday. AKA was shot dead, alongside Tibz last year in front of a restaurant on Florida Road, Durban. The award-winning rapper's death comes on the heels of his former girlfriend […] today28 February, 2024
