A Johannesburg inner-city butchery was shut down on Friday following a joint government inspection that uncovered severe labour, health, and safety violations. Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth and Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero led the multi-disciplinary compliance operation in the city centre as part of a wider government crackdown on businesses flouting labour laws … Read more
A Muslim social worker’s firearm licence application was recently rejected after she was told that wearing a hijab in her application photograph meant “they may not accept it,” raising fresh questions regarding South African legislation, police regulations, and constitutional protections against unfair discrimination. Legislative Framework and Firearms Control Act Requirements The wearing of a hijab … Read more
A Gauteng homeowner owing over R681,000 in unpaid levies has been granted leave to appeal a High Court order that declared her luxury property in Pretoria’s Lombardy Estate specially executable for a public auction, after a judge found reasonable prospects that another court could reach a different conclusion on the constitutional proportionality of the foreclosure. … Read more
Disbarred lawyer Peet Viljoen is scheduled to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria this Wednesday to apply for bail. Viljoen faces 400 charges, including fraud, theft, corruption, forgery, and uttering, related to an alleged R27.6 million property fraud scheme involving the Johannesburg Property Company. His legal team has appointed a new senior … Read more
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has announced an escalation of the provincial Engangeni Ngesango Iyafohla programme to intensify workplace inspections and penalize employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals. This move follows a series of marches on June 30, which saw 250 arrests of undocumented foreign nationals and 51 arrests related to looting and criminal activities across … Read more
uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Member of Parliament Visvin Reddy has filed a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba. The complaint follows a viral video showing the mayor in a confrontation at Durban’s Sherwood Park, where he told human rights activist Yeshelen Govender, “I’m not speaking to … Read more
The Western Cape High Court has sentenced a Cape Town father to 90 days’ imprisonment, wholly suspended, after finding him in contempt of court for failing to pay monthly maintenance of R42,000. Judge Tandaza Ndita ruled that the man willfully and in bad faith prioritized investments in his business interests over his court-ordered obligations to … Read more
South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, widely recognized as a pioneer of Cape Jazz and an anti-apartheid voice, has died in Germany at age 91 following a short illness. According to family reports, the pianist and composer passed away peacefully on Monday, with burial services planned in his adopted Bavarian hometown. His death has prompted … Read more
South African households can achieve significant reductions in winter electricity costs by prioritizing heat retention and targeted warming over mechanical heating upgrades. According to analysis of a 150m² three-bedroom home, shifting from whole-room panel heating to localized solutions like electric blankets can save approximately R864 per month. Experts suggest combining these behavioral changes with draught-proofing … Read more
The HONOR 600 Pro, launched in South Africa in May, demonstrates a shift in flagship smartphone design by prioritizing battery endurance and naturalistic image processing over aggressive software enhancement. Testing by The Star indicates the device sustains heavy professional usage—including video editing and high-volume photography—without requiring mid-day charging, while maintaining color accuracy in low-light environments. … Read more