Mashaba quits
Herman Mashaba, businessman-turned-politician, has announced his resignation from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and as mayor of the City of Johannesburg with effect from 27 November.
Jiba’s reinstatement bid dismissed
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed former Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba’s application to be reinstated with full benefits. Jiba had
Smart guns on the way?
The United States military is soliciting bids for a new firearm technology that will integrate the basic functions of a gun with various digital applications.
Woolworths apologises for ‘offensive’ bag
Orange, white, and blue bag pulled from shelves. The retailer, Woolworths, this week apologized for stocking an ‘offensive’ bag. The bag had an orange stripe
South African man arrested for murder in Alaska
Suspected in murder of two women Brian Steven Smith, an immigrant from South Africa, was arrested this week for the suspected murder of two Alaskan
Astronauts make history
First all-female spacewalk recorded. On Friday 18 October 2019 American astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir made history on Friday when they stepped outside the
Bishops ‘boy child’ safety concerns raised
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said it noted ‘with concern the recent media reports about alleged instances between an educator
Cabinet approves release of 14 000 ha of state land for housing
It has not been disclosed where the 167 portions of state-owned land are located. This emerged from a report on ‘progress made by the Inter-Ministerial
First the government, now the land invaders
Recently we reported on the court victory of farmer David Rakgase to obtain ownership of the farm that he had been struggling to gain ownership
DA engaged in ‘important phase of self-reflection’ – outgoing CEO
Paul Boughey said in his letter of resignation as chief executive of the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the process of self-reflection was ‘necessary’ for the