Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola. The Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill seeks to expunge certain criminal records that result from an admission of guilt payment.Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said the Covid-19 pandemic put the brakes on the introduction of the legislation.The bill will be out for public comment next month.South…
The famous Big Tree in Tsitsikamma in the Eastern Cape has been relaunched and opened to the public after a closure of almost three years.The reopening comes as the country's borders is expected to open to the international community.The newly renovated Big Tree is expected to bring much-needed employment and economic development to the area. At…
An assortment of guns and ammunition found at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (Supplied) Supplied by Gauteng Dept of Health Guns and ammunition were found at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital on Sunday. The Department of Health said it was shocked by the discovery in a doctor's quarters which was vacant and being renovated. Handcuffs, a police reflector…
Cheslin Kolbe of Toulouse looks on during the European Champions Cup match against Gloucester at the Stade Ernest-Wallon in Toulouse on 19 January 2020. South African World Cup wing Cheslin Kolbe scored twice as Toulouse hammered Ulster 36-8 on Sunday to qualify for the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup. Kolbe opened the scoring after…
Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, Elon Musk, will not be selling investors a bill of goods on Tuesday. Batteries are core to the existing products and technology that have made Tesla one of the most valuable companies in the world. But the tendency to overpromise has contributed to the billionaire having become such a divisive figure with many doubters still…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…