Advocate Phillip Mokoena, who is leading the evidence of former public enterprises minister Barbara Hogan, told the commission on Tuesday that he had received two statements from Mantashe, both dated November 11 (Sunday). Mokoena said neither statements were signed, but contained the African National Congress letterhead and Mantashe’s name at the end. He said the […]
Steven Sihadi, a principal at Mpontsheng secondary school in Katlehong, allegedly went into a geography exam room on October 30 where he apparently told his grade 12 pupils which questions to answer. The pupils were writing geography paper 1, which Sihadi teaches at his school. He apparently walked into the exam room and directed pupils […]
From partnerships with icons ranging from Karl Lagerfeld, Kith and even Hello Kitty, Coca-Cola’s ‘enjoy the feeling’ experience has long-since extended past the refreshing drink experience. And now the spotlight is on South Africa – and its booming homegrown fashion design talent which, for the first time, will utilise Coca-Cola’s iconic design elements to create […]
The commission was established by the SABC board in May this year to investigate allegations of sexual harassment emanating from within the public broadcaster, following tip-offs from whistle-blowers. Although applauding the board for establishing the commission, the committee is disappointed that such serious sexual harassment occurred, with no consequences for the perpetrators. “We call on […]
The matter has been postponed to December 11 to allow the state and defence to come to an agreement regarding a plea bargain on a culpable homicide charge rather than the current murder charge that he is facing. Sibusiso Emmanuel Tshabalala’s lawyer Chewe Machaka said the case had taken a toll on his client and […]
Based on the financial information contained in the “preliminary” restated 2017 financial statements of VBS, the curator was of the opinion that there was no reasonable probability that the continuation of the curatorship will enable the Bank to pay its debt and meet its obligations and become a successful concern. Rooplal noted, “In my investigation […]
EIGHT TEAMS remain in the hunt for cup glory as the Telkom Knockout quarter-finals take center stage this weekend, with the action kicking off on Saturday. Baroka FC host league champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the weekend’s opening fixture, which is followed by what’s sure to be an epic clash as Orlando Pirates travel to Durban […]
Ramaphosa’s office said on Thursday evening that he had accepted the recommendation of the Sars commission of inquiry’s chair‚ retired judge Robert Nugent‚ to axe Moyane‚ and had served him with a notice of termination of employment on Thursday. Business Day reported that Moyane was suspended in March after a string of controversies around his […]
It is aimed at encouraging domestic tourists to visit Mpumalanga during the festive period in December and January. “The campaign aims to showcase the affordability of travelling to the province and further targets domestic tourists through the use of various e-marketing and media platforms”, explained Xolani Mthethwa, Executive Manager of Tourism at MTPA. The campaign […]
The lively bubbly, served in elegant flutes, has carved its reputation into popular culture, be it James Bond ordering a Bollinger or Marilyn Monroe sipping a Dom Perignon. Johannesburg has been home to the Absa Champagne Festival since 2002, enthralling invited clients and members of the public alike at the only festival of its kind […]