[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed, with costs, former President Jacob Zuma’s urgent application to have his imprisonment stayed. Judge Bhekisisa Mnguni delivered the judgement on Friday morning, without explaining the basis of his decision to dismiss the application. Mnguni had reserved the judgement on Tuesday after he heard a long day of arguments…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Former president Jacob Zuma and the French arms manufacturer Thales Group will resume in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday. The trial will be heard virtually, and will begin at 10am, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed in a statement on Friday. ALSO READ: Zuma pleads not guilty to all fraud, corruption charges…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Doors and Seats Engine Engine Power Fuel Manufacturer Transmission Warranty Ancap Safety It might not be able to boast an SUV body style (yet), which dominates our local car market, but that shouldn’t preclude the Toyota Corolla from being one of the most sensible new cars on sale. Well-equipped interior looks sporty but…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Severely distressed budget airline Mango announced this morning that it has again suspended all flights, with immediate effect. This time the grounding is due to non-payment to Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS). The airline was grounded in late April this year for non-payment of Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) bills. Mango has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] After numerous reports suggested that well-known actor Shona Ferguson had died, the family’s foundation has confirmed the news. The Ferguson Foundation confirmed to The Citizen that Shona had died on Friday afternoon. In a statement, the family said: “Mr Ferguson’s untimely passing was due to Covid-19 related complications, and not a heart operation…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Bronco Raptor has been in the news pretty much the day after the Bronco was unveiled. A lot of rumors and speculations were seen headlining the auto scene, but nothing was official for over a year. In September, however, Ford confirmed that the Bronco Raptor is coming in 2022. Post this announcement,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Most of the speculations prior to the launch of the C8 Corvette Z06 were based on the C8.R race car, especially about the 5.5-liter V-8. The leaks sure helped, but it the C8.R race car was used as a benchmark. Now, the automaker has decided to replace the C8.R with the Corvette Z06…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ANC councillor Jolidee Matongo has been elected the new executive mayor of the City of Joburg. Council speaker Nonceba Molwele made the announcement during a special council meeting on Tuesday morning. There were no other mayoral candidates nominated for the position. “If only one candidate is nominated, the person preceding must declare that candidate elected.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Former president Jacob Zuma had a surgical procedure on Saturday and other procedures have been scheduled for the coming days, according to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The department said in a statement on Sunday, Zuma remains in hospital outside Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. “As a result, DCS is unable to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford may have just figured out a way to get rid of range anxiety once and for all. The Detroit auto giant has teamed up with Purdue University to build a prototype of a cable that could fully charge an EV’s battery in just five minutes. There’s still a lot of work that…