Domestic

Justice Mandisa Maya welcomed as the country's new Chief Justice

During a brief appearance in the Free State High Court on Thursday morning, Bester’s advocate Lerato Moela asked for a postponement until the new high court application is heard. Moela said consulting with Bester at the prison is difficult and they are only allowed two hours a day.

Nelson Mandela Bay designer Gugu Peteni has earned a stylish seat at the exclusive fashion table after winning an award at Paris Haute Couture Week in June. The Africa Fashion Up (AFUP) 2024 competition, organised by Share Africa under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to support emerging African designers and redefine the fashion industry.

Twelve learners from Pretoria High School for Girls have been suspended following allegations of racism at school.

Three Mexican nationals, a farmer and another suspect appeared in court in Groblersdal following the discovery of a drug lab that SAPS valued at an estimated R2 billion.

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) have seized various assets and properties valued at approximately R52.6 million. This follows an investigation into alleged Covid-19 PPE fraud.

An alleged drug mule nabbed at the OR Tambo International Airport made his first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Monday. A spokesperson for the Hawks Captain Lloyd Ramovha says the 36-year-old Brazilian national, Risclif Tadue Ramos attempted to smuggle a consignment of 4 kg of cocaine into country.

Two young men who chased after a soccer ball before being swept out to sea on Sunday came to a tragic end when two bodies believed to be them were discovered.