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Two men arrested in connection with the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Junior Phalane will appear this morning in the Pretoria North magistrate’s court. Gauteng police arrested the duo in Soshanguve in two separate locations on Wednesday. The funeral service of Ditebogo Jnr Phalane online. Israel is set to present its counterarguments at the ICJ today after[...]

Former president Jacob Zuma is expected to return to the dock of the High Court in Pietermaritzburg tomorrow to resume the arms deal corruption case. Four suspected criminals have been shot and killed during a shootout with police in KwaXimba near Durban. The Makhaza Community in Khayelitsha will finally get their police station – it’s[...]

The case of South African athlete Caster Semenya returns to France's European Court of Human Rights. The trial against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack will continue in the Western Cape High Court. The COSAS Four case has been postponed because of applications the accused have brought challenging the charges of crimes against humanity that they’re[...]

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Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and other organisations are adamant that load-shedding relief is not based on upcoming elections. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis will give an update on new developments in negotiations for the City to take over Eskom supply areas. The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria. Four people are expected to appear in the[...]

Civil society calls on all to respect the outcome of the ConCourt decision. EWN speaks with supporters and MK political principles outside the court.The case against 21-year-old Bafana Mahungela, the boy accused of killing Joburg killer Kirsten Kluyts, is back in court.ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a campaign in Pretoria, Atteridgeville, tomorrow to garner party[...]

Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Leader John Steenhuisen brings a close to the party’s country-wide Rescue South Africa Tour in South Africa’s largest and most vibrant metro, Johannesburg.City Power has successfully restored power supply to more residents affected by the M1 tunnel fire incident.The African Christian Democratic Party is having a picket outside the Department of[...]

A focus on the flow of patients, where they're being treated, the major injuries, and the burden the crash has placed on the system. Three political parties will take the IEC to the Constitutional Court. The trial of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s Blue Light brigade is underway. The court had very stringent restrictions for the[...]

Former Gauteng Premier Tokyo Sexwale has joined the ANC campaign machine in Gauteng. The Caiphus Nyoka murder case resumes. Criminal attorney William Booth is set to testify against alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack in the Western Cape High Court. Mineral resources and energy portfolio committee reaction to Shell's plans to exit South Africa. Chat with Chairperson Zet[...]

EWN receives an update on the latest developments around Bree Street since the City announced it would begin repairs at the explosion site. City of Johannesburg Found Liable for Usindiso Building Fire Tragedy. AUDIO: MINISTRY OF POLICE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON OPERATION SHANELA SUCCESSES ACHIEVED IN THE PAST YEAR. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi[...]

Former state president Kgalema Motlanthe will be on the ANC campaign trail in Diepkloof, Johannesburg. Motlanthe joins Thabo Mbeki as the latest former president to campaign for the ANC in the hotly contested Gauteng province. The African National Congress has set the date for a disciplinary hearing against former President Jacob Zuma. Closing arguments in[...]

The Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, delivered his eagerly anticipated second State of the City Address. The ANC Youth League is holding a media briefing, focusing on how its mother body’s elections offering speaks to South Africa’s youth – this event will be at the ANC’s Luthuli house headquarters. Elections24: For the first[...]

Unions reflect on May Day. The City of Ekurhuleni State of the City Address. SANParks close hiking trails as wildfire rages on Table Mountain. Underground cables are on fire at M1 in Johannesburg. Local, coming-of-age comedy Just Now Jeffrey is set to have South Africans in stitches when it’s released at cinemas countrywide on Friday, 3 May.See omnystudio.com/listener[...]

Joburg City Manager Floyd Brink is heading to the Joburg High Court to try and halt his looming arrest. Cosatu will hold a briefing on May Day rally plans in Cape Town. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi will lead the event at Cosatu House in Salt River.The Benoni Magistrates Court hears one of the TRC matters.[...]

The latest Ipsos poll - what do the numbers say about the upcoming elections?Senzo Meyiwa trial: This week, the state will continue with evidence from the accused's bank statements.The high-profile trial against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack and 14 co-accused continues in the Western Cape High Court tomorrow.Equal ESSA agents are threatening the head of[...]

The DA unveils its new economic policy. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), led by the Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, briefs the media members on the planned closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Tunnel for six months. Activists are outraged, as R784 million allegedly goes unspent as cancer patients continue to die. EWN EXCLUSIVE: 30[...]

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Analysis: The role played by Gauteng in the upcoming elections and further analysis on the MK and ANC. Water issues persist in Emfuleni; residents share how this affects them. Political newcomer RISE Mzansi will bring its campaign to the Western Cape today to present a plan for a safe, prosperous, equal, and united province. The cross-examination of a[...]

Three men linked to the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala and his bodyguard Sifiso Shange will appear in the Protea magistrates court in Soweto today. Mayor Hill-Lewis and Premier Winde will join a mass training session for Metro Police and LEAP learnership candidates. The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa briefed[...]

The EFF briefs media. The Alleged KPMG bursary fund fraudster Fidelis Moema and his two co-accused have been granted R50 000 bail each. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi unveils mobile showers for homeless people in Johannesburg. The government says this is responding to the growing number of homeless people in the province to ensure hygiene and health[...]

The cross-examination of a State witness - who is a confessed hitman - in the case against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack is set to continue in the Western Cape High Court tomorrow. The Senzo Meyiwa Trial is hearing evidence on cellphone data. This week, links between the accused from two cell phones and the data[...]

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The IEC held a media briefing on the election timetable, special vote applications, the number of voting stations, and many other issues in the lead-up to the elections. The IEC’s con-court application to remove Jacob Zuma from the ballot will likely be on the agenda.PRE REC: The newly elected Ekurhuleni Mayor chooses his new cabinet.PA[...]

The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues this week in the Pretoria High Court.Rise Mzansi outlines its plan to tackle crime in the province of Gauteng. The party’s Gauteng premier candidate, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa, will speak with leader Songezo Zibi. The party has been in the spotlight recently for trading blows with DA party leader John Steenhuisen. Nas’iSpani:[...]

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Two municipal workers have been shot dead at the Umhlathuze Municipality's Richards Bay office. Ekurhuleni, the mayor and speaker, will face motions of no confidence in the council. The Mayor has survived three motions, but we won't survive this one. The Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) released finalised investigation reports for the final quarter of[...]

Five men accused in the murder of Kiernan "Aka" Forbes and Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court. Eskom is appealing the 2023 ruling that said the government should ensure that schools, clinics, police stations and other critical public facilities are exempted from load shedding.Usindiso Arsonist Sthembiso Mdlalose is appearing in the Johannesburg Central[...]

The DA's motion of no confidence in the speaker has been accepted. The Special Tribunal has ordered software giant SAP to pay R500 million to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) within seven days concerning corrupt contracts at Eskom.Kaizer Kganyago. The DA wants the DIRCO to open more voting stations abroad. Statistician-General releases the results of the[...]

Parliament states that the business of Parliament will continue uninterrupted as National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula takes a leave of absence. As the speaker attempts to fend off her arrest in court today, what will become of the motion of no confidence tabled by the DA in this term's last week of parliamentary business? EWN[...]

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OPPOSITION PARTIES COMMEMORATE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY IN SHARPEVILLE. Human Rights Day - MEC for Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development Lebogang Maile visited Diepkloof Hostel amidst a violent service delivery protest that erupted in the area today by hostel dwellers.A solidarity pilgrimage is taking place calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza, Palestine, in the[...]

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Clement Manyathela relays the concerns and grievances of the Ga-Rankuwa community in Some 1. EWN Reporter Alpha Ramushwa spoke to the community of Zone 1. Many of them are dissatisfied with service delivery and joblessness. IEC shares information on Voter Education for residents in Tshwane. Joburg's mayor has called an urgent meeting over water the current water[...]

The case against controversial media personality Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanyane returns to the Johannesburg Magistrates Court. He faces 13 charges, including rape, indecent assault, kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.  Gauteng police commissioner briefs media on the province's 3rd quarter statistics for the 2023/2024 financial year. Police Minister Bheki Cele visits[...]

The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will brief the media tomorrow, Monday, 11 March 2024, on implementing the Energy Action Plan. Residents were warned to be careful of this as a heat wave begins in Gauteng. ANC electoral commission head Kgalema Motlanthe will give an update on the candidate list[...]

The Gauteng Department of Health informs the public that the water supply has been restored to the affected health facilities as of this morning. The cut-off time for the IEC party signature requirement is 5 pm. The DA has filed urgent contempt of court proceedings against the ANC for allegedly failing to provide records of[...]

Build One SA movement secures over 140000 signatures.Santaco and NTA confirm that Gauteng's taxi operations are suspended due to a dispute. Mandy speaks to the lead actress in the new drama series White Lies.Mandy’s book of the week: Pontsho Pilane's Power and Faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Cape detectives are questioning four people in connection with the disappearance of Joshlin Smith. They are two men and two women aged between 26 and 34. The trial within a trial in the Senzo Meyiwa Trial continues in the Pretoria High Court today. Civil organisations protest outside Ghana's high commission in Pretoria. They want[...]

The Gauteng MEC for Finance, Jacob Mamabolo, delivered the provincial budget for the current financial year. The ANC in Ekurhuleni will speak out following the chaos that happened in the council last week. They will also touch on the state of delivery service.  What I'm interested in is what they'll have to say about their[...]

NSFAS briefs the media on the state of affairs in the higher education sector, as some universities' registration period is officially closed. The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, has met with the families of the two UJ students who were caught in the crossfire of a shooting incident in Braamfontein[...]

#Unite Behind reacts to Dipou Peter's suspension. The ANC in Ekurhuleni met with council speaker Nthabiseng Tshivhenga to resolve the crisis in the metro. EFF responds to the violence that erupted at yesterday’s council meeting. The City of Joburg states it will comply with The Johannesburg high court judgement where 77 Samwu members were dismissed in 2022. Samwu reacts[...]

The five suspects involved in the murder of AKA and Tibz appeared in Durban Magistrate's court. The bail application has been postponed to the 6th of March 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, briefed the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 28th February 2024.  Former Bosasa Chief Operations Officer (COO) Angelo Agrizzi Agrizzi appears in Pretoria High Court.Western Cape Premier Alan Winde holds Digicon, focusing on the latest quarterly crime statistics & importance of partnerships in addressing[...]

A report released by Statistics South Africa shows that rape cases for children increased by 6,3 percentage points between 2015/16 and 2019/20, whilst sexual assault cases for children increased by 1,4 percentage points. The search for little Joshlin Smith continues. Tensions rose in the area yesterday after the search by the search party was called[...]

The ConCourt has dismissed a challenge to the Electoral Amendment Act brought by BOSA, Rivonia Circle.The IEC introduces principles and guidelines for using digital and social media in African elections. Sixteen (16) African Electoral Management Bodies (EMB) hosting elections this year will attend the launch and socialisation of the principles and guidelines for using digital[...]

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The African National Congress (ANC) is preparing for its manifesto launch in KwaZulu-Natal. Analysis of the 1300-page cadre deployment documents handed to the DA by the ANC. The Electoral Commission of South Africa has warned unregistered members of the public who are eligible to vote that they have until this evening. The Joburg Zoo celebrates[...]

Gauteng acting provincial commissioner Major General Tommy Mthombeni and senior management of SAPS are leading crime stamping OPERATION SHANELA in Sandton. The operation also aims to assist the local police stations in reducing crime. The African National Congress (ANC) briefed the media regarding the state of readiness for their manifesto at the Mayihlome Rally. Western[...]

The DA's Challenge to ANC's Cadre Deployment Policy Thwarted: Gauteng High Court Dismisses Bid.    The alleged illegal miners accused of robbing motorists on the M1 have not been arrested.   The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will host a handing over ceremony for the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal[...]

Riverlea residents remain concerned about informal settlement and alleged links to illegal mining. A last-ditch attempt to avoid impeachment? Former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe is expected to head to the Western Cape High Court today to stop Wednesday’s impeachment vote from taking place. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the Quarterly Labour Force[...]

ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Funzi Ngobeni provided the party’s own version of the state of the province ahead of Panyaza Lesufi’s address. The DA Shadow Minister of Finance, Dr Dion George MP, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen MP and DA National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi MP, will brief the media on the DA’s[...]

The Management of the SAPS in Diepsloot appeared before the Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety to provide an update on the ongoing efforts to combat violence and crime in the area.The Peter Beale murder trial continues.Judges Matter expresses its deep concern at the Judicial Service Commission’s announcement today (15 February 2024) that it[...]

Analysis: Should the South African troops working with the SADC have been deployed to the conflict-ridden DRC? The DA held its “True State of the Province Address”, delivered by the opposition party leader in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga. The SCA in Bloemfontein will rule on AfriForum’s application for the recusal of one of the five judges hearing[...]

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The all-day debate on the State of the Nation Address kicked off. It’s the first two days of debate before the president responds on Thursday.  Guest: Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter.  Disgraced former health spokesperson Popo Maja is back in the commercial crimes court for corruption charges linked to Digital Vibes.  Guest: Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter.  A sex[...]

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The Basic Education Minister with Education MEC Matome Chiloane and Gauteng Premier – Panyaza Lesufi are in Garankuwa as schools open.    EWN visits Relebogile Secondary School in Carletonville. A massive sinkhole swallowed parts of the school at the beginning of 2023.    EWN heads to Westcott Primary in Diep River, where the Premier and Western[...]

EWN visits two district offices to investigate school placements – a district in Soweto and one in Randburg.    Long-standing DA Gauteng MPL Khume Ramulifho has quit the party. He’s set to join RiseMzansi.    SAWS warns that floods will continue in KwaZulu-Natal.   Minister Senzo Mchunu leads a two-day Water Services Authority Summit in[...]

The Democratic Alliance conducted an oversight inspection at NSFAS.   The bail application of the woman accused of murdering her family members for insurance benefits continues in the Molopo Magistrates’ Court in Mahikeng in the North West.   KZN floods: Durban beaches public pools closed after rain damages infrastructure.    Powers and privileges start another[...]

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