Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 13, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With tensions high and each testimony shaping the direction of the Joshlin Smith trial, Day 13 is set to be another crucial day in court.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 12
On Day 12 of the Joshlin Smith trial, the defence challenged witness testimonies, grilling the protected witness and State’s key witness, Lourentia Lombaard, on inconsistencies in their statements.
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Taxpayers set to carry burden of Eskom debt with tariff hikes and new Bill
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity price increase for Eskom direct customers from April 2025, alongside a revised Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill to manage the utility’s financial burden.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 11
On Day 11 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Kelly Smith’s sister made a shocking claim about Joshlin’s whereabouts, while a witness described a tense argument between Kelly and Jacquen the day before the child vanished.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Kelly’s sister reveals ‘Joshlin was in Saldanha’ during frantic search
Kelly Smith’s sister, Mickeyla Daniels, testified that Kelly claimed Joshlin was in the informal settlement but that Saldanha was a ‘hotspot,’ adding to the contradictions in her statements.
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IPID gives Commissioner Mkhwanazi two days to respond to corruption allegations
IPID has launched an investigation into KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over allegations of interference in an arrest, giving him until 19 March to respond.
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Michael Lomas: Accused Eskom fraudster bail set to be determined today
The Johannesburg High Court will decide today whether former businessman Michael Lomas, accused in Eskom’s Kusile corruption case, will be granted bail.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 11, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
On Day 11, the Joshlin Smit trial is set to resume with Lombaard expected to complete her testimony.
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Bedfordview residents protest over widespread Joburg water outages
Bedfordview residents protest after going nine days without water, demanding answers from Rand Water amid ongoing supply issues across Johannesburg.
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Trump administration expels Ebrahim Rasool as SA ambassador to US
The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, citing political tensions and diplomatic disagreements between Washington and Pretoria.
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Yolanda ‘Yallunder’ Nyembezi dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
South African singer Yallunder has died at 30 after battling an illness. Here’s a look at her life, career, and reactions to her passing.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 10
On Day 10 of the Joshlin Smith trial, State witness Lourentia Lombaard detailed a shocking account of how Kelly Smith allegedly sold her daughter to a sangoma.
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American Airlines clears the smoke on Denver Airport aircraft fire [video]
Passengers on an American Airlines flight evacuated after an engine fire broke out while taxiing at Denver International Airport.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Lourentia Lombaard confirms Kelly Smith sold her child for R20,000
In shocking testimony, witness Lourentia Lombaard detailed how Kelly Smith allegedly sold her daughter Joshlin for R20,000 to a sangoma.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 10, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial enters a crucial phase as State witness Lourentia Lombaard’s testimony is set to resume after shocking claims of premeditation emerged on Day 9.
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Happening today: Finance minister delivers budget to Parliament committees
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough round of questioning from Parliament today as opposition parties challenge his budget, VAT hike, and government spending priorities.
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Chinese nationals arrested for running fake liquor factory in Westonaria
Police in Westonaria have raided a massive fake liquor factory, arresting nine people, including two Taiwanese nationals, for manufacturing counterfeit alcohol and exploiting undocumented workers.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 9
Day 9 of the Joshlin Smith trial was, perhaps, the most crucial as the State’s star witness, Lourentia Lombaard, took the stand.
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Bushiri has no intention of being extradited to South Africa
Malawi’s court ruled in favour of extraditing Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa, but the couple has appealed the decision to avoid standing trial.
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Two suspected ATM bombers killed in Lenasia police shootout
Two suspected ATM bombers were shot and killed in a gunfight with police in Lenasia this morning, with SAPS confirming no officers were injured.
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Blood moon lunar eclipse: Time and date, significance, where to view it in South Africa
South Africa will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, 14 March 2025, with the blood moon visible in select areas before moonset—here’s everything you need to know.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 9, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues as shocking testimony on Day 8 revealed Kelly Smith allegedly spoke of a missing child months before Joshlin vanished.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 8
Witness Nico Kotze delivered a chilling revelation in the Joshlin Smith trial, testifying that Kelly Smith allegedly hinted months before her daughter’s disappearance. Here’s what happened on Day 8 of the trial.
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Godongwana adds new items to the zero-rated food basket
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has expanded the zero-rated food basket, frozen fuel levies, and confirmed a VAT hike—here’s what it means for South Africans.
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Here’s every crucial takeaway from the 2025 Budget Speech you must know about
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the 2025 Budget Speech, announcing a VAT hike, spending priorities, and economic forecasts. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Cape Town police launch manhunt for suspects linked to V&A Waterfront jewellery heist
Cape Town police are searching for four suspects linked to a R1.35 million jewellery heist at the V&A Waterfront and have released CCTV images.
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Zakithi Ndaba murder: Gauteng police launch manhunt for boyfriend
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for Zakithi Ndaba’s boyfriend after she was found murdered in her Sunninghill apartment.
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Joshlin Smith’s teacher reveals bizarre revelation Kelly Smith made about a Nigerian man
Joshlin Smith’s schoolteacher testified about the missing child’s behaviour and revealed a shocking claim Kelly Smith made about a Nigerian man.
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Founder of Absa iDirect out on bail for allegedly killing his wife
A former Absa executive, Jacques Pretorius, has been granted bail after being charged with the premeditated murder of his wife, Sheri-Ann Pretorius, whose 2021 death was initially ruled a suicide.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 8, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues with new testimony after witness accounts on Day 7 detailed Kelly Smith’s actions before and after Joshlin’s disappearance.