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Argument in mitigation and aggravation of sentence is expected to be heard from Friday next week in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and trafficking case. Earlier Judge Nathan Erasmus found Kelly Smith and her co-accused guilty of kidnapping and trafficking of Smith's daughter. The Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldhana found that the state proved beyond reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend...

Soweto Derby is tomorrow, a league encounter ahead of the Nedbank Cup final next weekend in Durban. Orlando Pirates midfielder Bandile Shandu was asked is he feels that the fight for the league title has ended. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

The South African Police has confirmed that the body part of the VW polo that was pulled out of the Hennops River on Thursday, is indeed the car that the three police officers were travelling in last week when they went missing. This after evidence of a white handbag containing items such as a charger, black wallet and sets of keys – A service handbook has also been retrieved. National SAPS...

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that he will announce the names of the people who will lead the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the delays encountered in investigating and prosecuting TRC cases. This follows his announcement yesterday, that a commission of inquiry will be established. Ramaphosa says that government would like the families of the victims who were affected by apartheid era crimes...

Two road  lanes on the M1 South have been affected today at the Smit Street exit in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. This is due to a cable fire under the overpass. It is reported that the underground fire caused major traffic delays from this morning. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Spokesperson, Xolani Fihla

it's a a 6-point match for Sekhukhune as Stellies play their game in hand and could move up to third with a win. Stellenbosch coach, Steve Barker was asked how his side are able to maintain their high performance. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a new budget date. The revised budget will be tabled on the 21st May 2025. This follows a court challenge that the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freed Fighters had brought in the country's High Court in the Western Cape Province, in opposition of his proposed hike in the country's Value Added Tax. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to economics and political c...

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has reserved its decision in relation to complaints lodged by ten judges of the Western Cape High Court and the Cape Bar Council against Judge Mushtak Parker. Judge Parker is facing allegations of lying under oath and lying by deposing to an affidavit which stated that he was physically assaulted allegedly by the then Judge President John Hlophe - who has since been i...

The state in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking case, has repeatedly argued that the little girl was sold for the purpose of exploration. This, as closing arguments are underway in the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha, on the West Coast. Jacquen Appollis, Steveno van Rhyn and Kelly Smith are on trial in connection with Joshlin's disappearance from her home in Saldanha Ba...

SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has welcomed the ruling by the Western Cape High Court to set aside the Value Added Tax increase and the fiscal framework in favour of the DA and the EFF. Kieswetter has urged consumers to be vigilant that their invoices show 15% VAT and not more than that. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Consumer Goods Council of SA CEO, Zinhle Tyikwe

The families of the three missing police officers have arrived in Pretoria for the identification process, following the retrieval of three bodies at the Hennops River in Centurion. The bodies are of two males and one female. The three officers went missing last week while travelling from Bloemfontein to Limpopo where the two of the three had been deployed. The search for the second female body an...

Chris Eubank Jr has been discharged from hospital after he was admitted as a precaution following his victory over Conor Benn on Saturday. Eubank was admitted as part of a standard procedure for boxers after a grueling bout, with promoter Ben Shalom saying he was having "precautionary checks". Eubank beat Benn by unanimous decision in a 12-round middleweight fight in London. Sakina Kamwendo spoke...

The Border Management Authority says it considers the 2025 Easter operations of border control as successful due to the introduction of technological advancements such as the use of drones and body cameras. BMA's Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato was addressing the media a short while ago reporting and outlining the movemnt statistics and interceptions at Port of Entry during the Easter Period. H...

Table Mountain National Park has been ravaged with wildfire in the Silvermine section of the Park. The fire is said to have intensified significantly due the wind direction speed. Some individuals in both the east and west sections of Silvermine were asked to evacuate the area. The fire is now actively spreading down the left flank toward Tokai and Zwaanswyk, and the right flank is also moving in...

Liverpool's long wait ended as the giant red and white clock in the corner of the Kop flicked over to 18:24 BST on the day that was Anfield's destiny. The small detail was Tottenham Hotspur had been swept aside. The big picture was Liverpool were now officially Premier League champions and, with great significance, had equalled Manchester United's total of 20 titles. As Liverpool's team coach emer...

The EFF is currently addressing the media briefing shortly following a decision of the Western Cape High Court to suspend the VAT hike announcement of 0.5 percent which made last month. The High Court has also ruled to set aside the resolution of the National Assembly adopting the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance on the Fiscal Framework and Revenue proposals adopted. This means th...

The community of Eldorado Park, in Johannesburg, has called for government to intervene in what locals have called the triple threat of rampant drug abuse, crime and unemployment. The community is currently engaging the top brass of national police, in a ministerial imbizo that aims to shine a light on crime prevention in the area. The officials, led by Deputy Minister, Cassel Mathale, have conven...

Al Ahly has been granted full-capacity approval for the match. Egyptian authorities have capped attendance at CAF matches to a maximum of 30,000 fans.  But Al Ahly appealed to their Ministry of Sport after their officials emphasised the significance of the match and the potential impact of an electrifying crowd on the outcome. As a result, the Cairo International Stadium will host a capacity...

The author of two books on the life and death of former ANC President, Chief Albert Luthuli is expected to continue his testimony today, at the Pietermaritzburg High Court. During his testimony yesterday, Jabulani Mzaliya described Luthuli as a unifier, adding that the late leader wore many hats, including those of a Christian, a politician , a farmer and a father. The academic is testifying in th...

Eskom CEO, Dan Marokane says high levels of maintenance coupled with high demand was the reason for the stage two load shedding which was implemented yesterday. The Power Utility has since suspended the rolling blackouts due to the recovery of more than two-thousand megawatts of generation capacity and sufficient emergency emergency reserves. Eskom's leadership is currently briefing parliament's p...

Political parties continue to react to the reversal of a 0.5 VAT increase that was announced by the National Treasury earlier today. The ANC, together with several other parties which include the IFP, ActionSA, the PAC, the GOOD Party are currently engaging with members of the media in Sandton, North of Johannesburg. The group, which in includes members of the Government of National Unity say the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy is on his first official visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. 

The fire at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital has been contained. This follows yet another fire incident at the Hospital, East of Johannesburg early this morning. Firefighters are still on the scene. Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motaletale Modiba says investigations are still ongoing

Durban City midfielder, Sinamandla Zondi died suddenly following a Motsepe Foundation Championship match last night. In the match at Chatsworth Stadium against Milford FC, Zondi collapsed while playing. The match was immediatley suspended as the player received medical assistance. Despite best efforts, it's also believed that the player died before he made it to the hospital. Sakina Kamwendo spoke...

The South African Weather Services issued a level two and level five weather warnings for all six local municipalities under Amathole District Municipality. The warning includes heavy rains and may be life threatening. A man has narrowly escaped being swept away after attempting to cross an overflowing bridge at a village which falls under the Butterworth-based Mnquma Local Municipality in the Eas...