eNCA fires news head Kanthan Pillay over 'rats' tweet

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

eNCA has fired its Director of News Kanthan Pillay with immediate effect, the news channel confirmed on Friday afternoon.

JUST IN: Load shedding moves from Stage 2 to Stage 4

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Barely hours after announcing the continuation of Stage 2 load shedding on Monday, Eskom has confirmed that this will move to Stage 4 from 10am until 11pm.

'I'm so ecstatic': Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi thanks SA for support

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Newly-crowned Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi has thanked South Africans for the support shown to her over the past few months.

Eskom to implement stage 2 load shedding

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

South Africans have been warned to brace for another bout of load shedding on Thursday from 4pm to 11pm.

Desmond Tutu hospitalised for 'stubborn infection'

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has once again been admitted to hospital, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation said on Wednesday.

'This is a brilliant deal': Patrice Motsepe acquires stake in Blue Bulls

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Mining magnate and businessman Patrice Motsepe has acquired a 37% stake in the Blue Bulls, it was confirmed on Friday afternoon.

Old Mutual dragged after family drops off dead body at its office in claim dispute

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Old Mutual has come under fire after a fed-up family was forced to resort to drastic measures.

Department of Justice official nabbed for R1. 7m fraud axed

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

A senior Department of Justice official arrested last week for fraud by the Hawks has been dismissed, the department confirmed on Tuesday.

Kgosientso Ramokgopa appointed head of investment and infrastructure office

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The ANC in Gauteng has welcomed the appointment of the former Gauteng MEC for Economic Development as head of the Investment and Infrastructure Office.

Outrage after Totalsports announces removal of Eben Etzebeth posters

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Social media users have reacted in outrage to Totalsports's announcement that it would be removing posters of Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth from its stores.

No parole for convicted rapist Bob Hewitt

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Convicted rapist and former tennis star Bob Hewitt will remain behind bars after his parole placement was reviewed and set aside.

AfriForum 'more than willing to help' with Senzo Meyiwa murder case

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Lobby group AfriForum on Friday night confirmed it was "more than willing" to help with prosecution in the murder case of Senzo Meyiwa.

School describes Amy'Leigh kidnapping as something out of a movie

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Laerskool Kollegepark authorities have described the kidnapping of a Grade R pupil and subsequent arrest of an employee as a shock.

Teacher suspended after arrest over Amy'Leigh de Jager kidnapping

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The teacher arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a six-year-old girl at her school has been suspended, the Gauteng Education Department confirmed.

WATCH: Activists demand 365-day campaign to tackle gender-based violence

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Activists and students are calling on government to have a 365 day gender-based violence to tackle the scourge of femicide currently gripping South Africa.

We should hang our heads in shame, says Ramaphosa

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

President Ramaphosa has finally broken his silence on the brutal murders of UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana, female boxing champion Leighandre Jegels and pupil Janika ...

Call for removal of Die Stem from national anthem draws mixed reactions

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

South Africans on social media are divided over emerging calls for Die Stem to also be removed from the national anthem.

Jacob Zuma's stern warning for detractors: Be very careful

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Jacob Zuma used his final address after his appearance at the Zondo commission to warn those who continue to antagonise him to "be very careful".

SACP's Mapaila calls for Pravin Gordhan's protection

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

SACP leader Solly Mapaila has defended Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and the work of the controversial Sars intelligence unit.

Kathrada Foundation, SACP to protest against rise of 'state capture fightback'

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

A group of civil society organisations seeking to confront the "state capture fightback" will host a mass rally aimed at mobilising society against this trend.

False pretences and denial: Drama as Zondo Commission adjourned

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The Zondo Commission adjourned after a dramatic day in which the commission was accused of being "unfair" and bringing Jacob Zuma in "under false pretences".

Zuma is not here to be cross-examined, says lawyer after adjournment

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Jacob Zuma's legal team says the appearance of the former president will depend on whether or not the commission of inquiry into state capture "sticks to the rules". ...

#StateCaptureInquiry adjourned as Zuma's testimony hangs in balance

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma's continued appearance at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture hangs in the balance after his legal team accused the commission ...

#StateCaptureInquiry: I never instructed minister to fire Maseko, says Zuma

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

It was a day of denials as former president Jacob Zuma sat for a second day at the commission of inquiry into state capture.

Forest High pupil accused of stabbing three schoolmates arrested

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

A 19-year-old Forest High school pupil accused of stabbing his three fellow schoolmates has been arrested, Gauteng police confirmed.