Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit infiltrates the rival gangs that control Africa’s gold. Undercover reporters witness how criminal networks turn dirty cash into gold, which is sold around the world. The investigation leads to the highest offices of state in southern Africa. Gold Mafia looks at how society’s obsession with gold through the ages now underwrites a…
Three men have been released after they were taken into custody along with two others in Belhar, CapeTown, on Sunday according to their lawyer. It was reported that the men were wanted in connection with the murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane who were shot dead in Morningside, Durban,…
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says the woman believed to be the partner of Facebook rapist, Thabo Bester, has been suspended from practicing as a doctor, if she is still practicing, it is a criminal offence. In response to questions posed by News24 to the HPCSA, Nandipha Magudumana had been suspended “in…
The Department of Correctional Services says it is in talks with security company G4S in order to get to the bottom of what transpired the day Thabo Bester allegedly died in prison. G4S is the company which is responsible for guarding the prison where Bester was jailed. The company, G4S, insists that the man who…
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, had to navigate through a protest to deliver his address at the African Energy Indaba on Tuesday. This protest, which was led by Greenpeace Africa activists, soughts to highlight the impact of retaining fossil fuels in the country’s energy mix as well as Mantashe’s support of coal.…
Dr. Kgosientso “Sputla” Ramokgopa is a former Tshwane ANC regional Chairperson, Gauteng MEC and was the head of the Investment and Infrastructure office in the Presidency until now that he takes on the portfolio of Minister of Electricity in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet. Blessings Manale, who was mayoral spokesperson for the City of Tshwane when…
Patients seeking medical care were turned away from some hospitals across KZN, Gauteng, Eastern and Western Cape. This is mostly due to the Public Sector wage strike which is building momentum across the country amidst the looming National Shutdown which is planned for the 20th of March. NEHAWU has approached the Labour Appeal Court to…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally rung in the changes where his cabinet is concerned as the country has been speculating in recent weeks wondering when the reshuffle will take place. The wait came to an end yesterday evening as the president announced his cabinet for 2023 to the whole of South Africa. Here’s the list…
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has com=nfirmed on Thursday that it will be joining the national shutdown which is planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters on the 20th of March. The EFF announced this shutdown early in the year and with it they intend to bring the country to a standstill when…
Mpumalanga police rescued up to 19 Bangladeshi nationals from an alleged human trafficker in Kamagugu, Nelspruit. The alleged kidnapper, 52-year-old male, kept the Bangladeshi men in a three-bedroom house and confiscated their cellphones. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, said the accused is also a Bangladeshi National. Brigadier Mohalala also added that the Ehlanzeni District Intelligence…