[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The proceedings at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday in former president Jacob Zuma’s application, which sought to have his arrest stayed, was clouded by matters around jurisdiction, among other issues. ALSO READ: Zuma case riddled with doubts as judge expresses concern over jurisdiction The Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture and…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] German engineering has been severally praised for being some of the best in the automotive world. It may have something to do with the fact German automakers do not generally compromise on anything. Germany is also the home of some of the best automotive brands, including Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Audi. It goes without…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in the matter brought by former president Jacob Zuma’s, which sought to have his arrest and imprisonment stayed pending his contempt of court rescission application set for next week. The ruling will be delivered on Friday morning. Judge Bhekisisa Mnguni heard a long day of arguments between…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated on Wednesday at his home by a commando, interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph announced. Joseph said he was now in charge of the country. Moïse’s wife and First Lady, Martine Moïse, was also wounded in the attack, Joseph said in a statement written in French. “A group…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The ANC has suspended Carl Niehaus from the ruling part with immediate effect a day later after he, in effect, showed the party’s national executive committee (NEC) the middle finger. Now the NEC has hit back at Niehaus – who is the spokesperson of the now-disbanded Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA). Just…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In a statement shortly before midnight, the JG Zuma Foundation confirmed that former president Jacob Zuma would be spending the night in prison, a fact later confirmed by the police. “Dear South Africans and the World. Please be advised that President Zuma has decided to comply with the incarceration order. He is on…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It has not been a good week for Carl Niehaus after his ANC membership was temporarily suspended for his “inflammatory speeches” made outside of former President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. Carl Niehaus arrested Niehaus – who is the spokesperson of the now-disbanded Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) – was arrested by…

[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] The SABC is reporting that Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo has passed away in hospital after contracting Covid-19. He was 53. Makhubo went into self-quarantine on 20 June, during which time he committed to continue monitoring and providing guidance on work being carried out to contain and manage the spread of Covid-19 in Johannesburg.  He…