FRIDAY, 26 APRIL 2024, 21:52
The Black Axe gang was involved in “multiple areas of criminal activity” globally, Bavarian police said in a statement. In Germany, the organisation focuses on romance scams and money laundering, the force added. The statement said: “Using false identities, the fraudsters for example signalled their intention to marry and in the course of further contact… Read More »German Police...
The United States has sent a delegation to Niger to begin face-to-face talks with officials in Niamey on withdrawing the more than 1,000 American personnel in the military-ruled country. As part of ongoing negotiations, U.S. Ambassador to Niger Kathleen FitzGibbon and a senior military officer for U.S. Africa Command, Major General Ken Ekman, will meet… Read More »Niamey and Washington Meet...
The Commonwealth of Nations is as old as its official head, King Charles III. This union of sovereign states has existed in its current form for 75 years. For many young people, however, the community that once emerged from the remnants of the British Empire has little political significance today. Of the 56 member states,… Read More »For Young Africans there Are Few Membership Advantages...
AfriLabs is a network organisation that is committed to driving innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by bringing together technology hubs, startups, investors, and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem. Having recently announced the admission of 16 new hubs, AfriLabs now has a network of 478 hubs across 260 cities in 53 African nations. The… Read More »African Hub’s...
Clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities after days of strong winds from the south, limiting visibility and prompting warnings from authorities of breathing risks. It was one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018. Greece had already been struck by Sahara dust clouds… Read More »Under a Red Cloud from the Sahel
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Nine sentenced to a cumulative 10 939 years
The sentencing of nine people for a cumulative of 10 939 years for committing various crimes including money laundering, fraud and forgery, has been welcomed by National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya.
The sentence was handed down at the South Gauteng High Court for 391...
Mchunu to visit uThukela District
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will next week visit uThukela District in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, to inspect water infrastructure in the area and engage community members on water and sanitation issues.
The two-day visit, which will take place on 29 – 30 April 2024, is part of the ongoing and concerted efforts by the Water and...
Police found 25 master boxes and 46 cartoons containing Remington Gold cigarettes.
Former athletics boss pays back the money
Former Athletics South Africa Acting CEO, Terrence Magogodela, has paid back ill-gotten gains he unduly gained from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding for a sports facility development.
According to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Magogodela agreed to pay back some R388 733,05 after it was found that he signed a...
President Ramaphosa says a standardisation process for transportation is under way.
Cogta Minister Thembi Nkadimeng to hand over the Ikageng Light Industrial Park project.
SABC News launches its official 30 Years of Democracy project at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg
Three people accused of stealing money at the Phala Phala farm are expected to appear in court.
Accused number 1 never took police to Meyiwa crime scene
UNICEF SA says the country’s children need to be put at the centre of the developmental agenda.
Mashata died in a hail of bullets, after performing at a local pub in Soshanguve.
Scattered to isolated rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit most provinces across the country, according to the South African Weather Service.
Residents in the Lebowakgomo have picketed during the visit by Water and Sanitation Minister.
Another municipality has been held criminally liable for water pollution in Mpumalanga.
New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in the case that helped trigger the #MeToo movement. In a 4-3 decision, the state Court of Appeals said the trial judge made a critical mistake by letting prosecutors introduce testimony from women who claimed that Weinstein… Read More »Harvey Weinstein’s...