Thousands left broke in fruit and veg scam: Life savings lost after investing in seedlings

Wendy Jasson Da Costa , Monishka Govender , Genevieve Serra and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Tens of thousands of people are broke and some even homeless after investing their life’s savings in a fruit and veg ‘business’ which turned out to be a scam.

Mozambique conflict will impact SA supply chain

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

THE Southern Africa Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) warned that the conflict in Mozambique would have a negative impact on the South African freight and ...

Pretoria high court denies Richard Mdluli’s request for trial postponement

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Richard Mdluli’s trial proceeds as the Gauteng High Court dismisses his request for a postponement, amidst ongoing legal challenges and financial constraints.

Fake marriages a growing concern for Home Affairs as R300 a month gets illegal immigrants SA wives

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Several women from Limpopo came forward about the arranged marriages with spaza shop owners and other foreign nationals

Sextortion on the rise in SA

Wendy Jasson Da Costa and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Mental health issues are on the increase and a lot of it is related to sex-related crime.

Joburg building ‘hijacker’ killed

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In 2018, Constable and Bongani Khathide were accused of allegedly hijacking two buildings in the Rosettenville area and faced charges of fraud.

Numsa takes Stalingrad approach against Alfeco Holdings

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Numsa spokesperson Phakamile-Hlubi Majola claimed that at least four of its members were attacked by private security officers hired by the steel company and that ...

Swaneville community feels let down by ANC government

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Mbalula urged them to vote for the ANC in spite of the challenges the ANC government has.

Corruption Watch refutes Ramaphosa’s corruption under control claims

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Ramaphosa said that even civil society movements such as Corruption Watch had seen a decline in corruption following years of state capture under the previous administration. ...

Numsa opens assault case after violence against striking members, three security guards arrested

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

This comes after some of the Numsa members were allegedly shot at with one woman badly beaten during the picket.

Numsa mired in scandal as woman abused during strike

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

A woman badly beaten during a National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) strike in Meyerton has been identified.

SUN Party promises economic change and beneficiation of minerals

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Sun Party has been funded on the promotion of a Godly government, equality, and making sure that poverty comes to an end through job creation and beneficiation ...

It’s going down to the wire. Who will be SA’s next government?

Mashudu Sadike , Siyabonga Sithole and Ntombi Nkosi|Published

During The Star’s political dialogue at the Joburg Theatre on Wednesday, where various political party leaders were in attendance to woo South Africans for their ...

Zama zamas and poor people deserve dignity and jobs, says Louis Liebenberg

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Liebenberg, who has been advocating for the legalisation of artisanal mining, said his jobs plan would liberate the mines in order to create jobs for South African ...

I was denied my right to vote, says Brussels voter as she lodges complaint with IEC

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Zungu said she registered to vote during the country’s voter registration window in January and thought her registration had been successful.

Water challenges compel Gauteng DWS to call on learners to take part in water prize competition

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The South African Youth Water Prize competition was a crucial part of the department’s Water and Sanitation Education programme as it aimed to educate learners and ...

DA, ActionSA and other parties mourn death of DA leader James Selfe

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Media reports have suggested that Selfe died following a long battle with an unidentified illness on Tuesday.

Numsa rejects certain ‘anti-transformation’ political parties as it adopts political stance

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

These political parties were identified by the union during a media briefing held at the Birchwood Hotel on Tuesday following a recent NEC meeting.

IEC defends its decision to pursue MKP-Zuma matter at Concourt

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In spite of social media criticism among supporters of former president Jacob Zuma, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has defended itself for pursuing ...

IEC commends SA citizens living abroad for coming out in numbers to cast their votes

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South Africans living abroad came out in their numbers to cast their votes this past weekend.

Ramaphosa denies resignation plan, and says he is refunding buffalo buyer

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that he is in the process of repaying the money owed to Sudanese businessman, Hazim Mustafa, who allegedly paid more than ...

Gauteng Health committed to implementing ombud’s recommendations at Rahima Moosa Hospital

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The MEC confirmed that the appointment of the new CEO has contributed to a new level of improvement at the hospital.

Minister Naledi Pandor sends condolences to the people of Iran

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Both these leaders died during a helicopter crash on Sunday alongside other officials while travelling in the East Azerbaijan province.

MKP unfazed by ‘flawed’ Concourt ruling

Thami Magubane and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

MK said the ruling would have no impact on the party’s fortunes on voting day.

MK Party remains defiant in face of Concourt ruling over Zuma

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The IEC confirmed that Zuma’s picture will still appear on ballot papers for the 2024 national elections.