473Zuko Komisa Image: Thabo Bester /X The Johannesburg High Court dismissed Thabo Bester’s bid to change his prisoner classification to “awaiting-trial detainee.” The court ruled against Bester, ordering him to pay the…
Category: Politics
City of Joburg writes off debt: Commitment to the poor or political gimmick?
413 The DA said the city’s decision to scrap the debt of struggling households is a ‘reckless’ Days after the City of Johannesburg adopted a report to honour a R10.3 billion wage…
Home Affairs surpasses target with 110 bank branches now issuing Smart IDs
336 THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS…
Nandipha Magudumana’s family denies ‘government negotiations’ for funeral attendance
455 By Bulelwa Hoala Image: The Sekeleni family has dismissed “saddening” rumours that they approached the government to negotiate for Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s presence at her mother’s funeral. The Department of Correctional…
Five killed in early morning N1 crash as Easter travel season begins
516Zuko Komisa Image | @LimChronicle /X Five people have been confirmed dead following a high-impact, head-on collision between a bakkie and a car near Modimolle. The N1 South is partially closed near…
Taxi boss and alleged gunman remain behind bars as DJ Warras trial faces further delay
451 THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS…
Disputes rock ANCWL as conference chaos deepens
320 Deep divisions within the ANCWL in North West raise concerns over legitimacy, with disputes over conference processes and delegate selection. The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) Bojanala region and North West provincial…
Travel safe this Easter – Tips for holidaymakers traveling to different destinations
521By Mapaballo Borotho Image @iStock images The Department of Transport has urged motorists to prioritise safety while travelling this Easter long weekend. Road users, including drivers, pedestrians, commuters and motorcyclists, are encouraged…
Chicken Licken announces immediate discontinuation of rubber bands
351Zuko Komisa Image | @i_malz/X Chicken Licken has officially ceased the supply of rubber bands at all restaurant locations. Existing inventory will remain in use until supplies are completely exhausted. The brand…
R2.6 million border bust: Seven arrested for cigarette smuggling and stolen vehicles
335Zuko Komisa Image | @SANDF_ZA/X Contraband cigarettes, tobacco, and three suspected stolen minibuses worth R2.6 million were intercepted near the Ficksburg border. Seven Lesotho nationals were apprehended during a coordinated multi-agency patrol…