Suspected arsonist to appear in court on Tuesday for parliament blaze
The 49-year-old man, was arrested on Sunday and is expected to face charges under the National Key Point Act, as well counts of housebreaking, theft and arson.
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De Lille confirms 49-year-old suspect is arrested for parliament fire
"The person is now officially a suspect and will appear in court on Tuesday," said Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Nomthandazo Mbambo.
Old Assembly not National Assembly on fire, says De Lille
In April last year, a fire ravaged part of The University of Cape Town's library housing a unique collection of African archives.
South African parliament building on fire
City of Cape Town confirms that parliament has caught fire on Sunday morning. JP Smith, the mayoral committee member for safety and security, said the national assembly building was on fire and flames have spread to the roof. “The fire…
Northern Cape police out in full force policing New Year’s Eve celebrations
The SAPS in the Northern Cape, led by the Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj Gen Joey Kers, accompanied by the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Nomandla Bloem, addressed a joint parade on 31 December 2021 in Galeshewe. Members of the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa approves no midnight curfew
New lockdown level one rules have been approved for South Africa, which entails no more midnight curfew, especially with the incoming New Year’s eve midnight celebrations. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet has approved new adjusted level 1 lockdown rules for South…
The Arch asked for the cheapest coffin
Today Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s body is in state at St George’s Cathedral. Family and public continue to pay their last respects to the Arch. Earlier on long queues were formed outside St George’s Cathedral in honour of the Arch…
Man to appear before Kathu court for possession of drugs
On Thursday 30 December 2021, at about 11:45 a 24-year-old man was arrested for being in possession of drugs. While conducting a stop and search at Kathu park, the provincial team arrested the male suspect for being in possession of…
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s body lies in state as family and public pay last respects
Long queues formed outside St George’s Cathedral in honour of The Arch as members of the public arrived on Thursday to bid farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Tutu’s open casket will lie in state over the next two days for…
15-year-old boy dies after receiving the Pfizer vaccine in Vietnam
The boy, a resident of Thuan Chau District, received his first vaccine dose on December 4 and did not show unusual symptoms 60 minutes after injection, deputy director of Son La’s health department Nguyen Huu Hung, told VN Express on…
Man gets munition stuck in his rectum
Hospital staff in Britain acted swiftly after a man arrived at their emergency ward with a World War II-era munition stuck in his rectum. Police and army experts were called, but medics removed the object safely before they arrived, says…
Thousands of holidaymakers flocked to Durban beaches on Sunday
The city has welcomed over one million visitors this festive season and authorities are impressed with most visitors sticking to Covid-19 protocols. Popular tourist attractions say staying on lockdown Level 1 helped them get back on their feet. Despite an…
A seat next to Cyril Ramaphosa at ANC gala dinner will cost you R1.2m
According to the latest information available, there are six seats up for grabs at the presidential table. A seat at president Cyril Ramaphosa’s table at the ruling party’s gala dinner in Polokwane will set attendees back a whopping R1.2m. The…
Khethokwakhe Zondo dies six days after graduating
Zondo (30) died en route to hospital on the 16th of December, a week after he celebrated his graduation as a medical doctor. Zondo’s family still reels with shock from his death. Suspicions of him being poisoned were told to…
Fist fights erupt in Jordanian parliament
"There was a verbal shouting match that turned into a fist-fighting by several deputies."
John Steenhuisen calls President Cyril Ramaphosa to end curfew on New Year’s eve
Steenhuisen, said the Democratic Alliance does not support this part of the restriction, because the party views the restrictions as irrational.
19-year-old man threatens to assassinate the Queen
He was arrested at about 08:30 GMT on Christmas Day, and was initially held on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site, and a possession of an offensive weapon.
Tutu’s passing remains a stark reminder for ANC’s unfinished business
After playing a key role in the fight against apartheid and leading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu became a fierce critic of the ANC after the dawn of democracy.
Desmond Tutu advocated for right to assisted dying
"I have prepared for my death and have made it clear that I do not wish to be kept alive at all costs," said The Arch, in an opinion piece in The Washington Post in 2016.
City of Cape Town will light Table Mountain and City Hall purple in honour of The Arch
In mourning Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, the City of Cape Town will celebrate the life of a man who dedicated his life to making the country a more just, humane and peaceful place for all. Tutu died on Sunday at…
Increase in hospitalisation of New York’s children amid Omicron spread
The US has observed a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases due to the new Omicron variant, which is dubbed to be one of the most transmissible variants of the coronavirus. The country has recorded 190 000 new infections on a…