Hawks boss advocate Godfrey Lebeya. Political parties have reacted to the arrests made for the VBS Mutual Bank scandal.The EFF denies any wrongdoing, and vows to closely monitor developments in the case.DA raises concern over municipal officials and mayors who have have escaped serious consequences.The EFF has committed to closely monitor developments made by law enforcement…
National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi wants the VBS prosecution concluded as speedily as possible. She is aware those implicated will seek to delay the case through interlocutory applications. Batohi says the prosecution team will be thorough in handling evidence. National Director of Public Prosecutions, advocate Shamila Batohi, said the NPA has sought legal counsel on how…
Hawks boss advocate Godfrey Lebeya. Four of the eight suspects have been arrested, three others are expected to hand themselves over and one remains in Covid-19 quarantine.Suspects expected to appear in Palm Ridge Regional Court on Thursday.The men face 47 counts of corruption, racketeering, money laundering, fraud and theft.Eight VBS suspects are due to appear…
broadcast live on Sunday, Zikalala called on the elderly, those who live with elderly people, and those who have pre-existing medical conditions, to take extra precautions in physical distancing and hygiene practices.He said the majority of the 43 deaths in the province were elderly people, and people with comorbidities.He stressed that all citizens should abide…
@sziks says that since #Level4Restrictions commenced in May 1, KZN authorities have arrested 826 people. @News24 @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/SocRImtYQu— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) May 4, 2020Lockdown is still strictHe said stringent checks would remain."They must go according to the permit they need and also go to where they are meant to go and go back home. We…
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…