Jeanette Chabalala

The trial of former president Jacob Zuma and his co-accused, the French arms company Thales , on arms deal-related corruption charges is set to continue following a ruling by the Pietermaritzburg high court on Thursday.

Omphile's grandparents, aged 52 and 55, were arrested on Friday and are expected to appear before the Mahwelereng magistrate's court on Monday.

Waste collection has collapsed in parts of Vanderbijlpark, Sharpeville, Boipatong and Sebokeng in the Vaal, leaving communities buried under piles of rubbish.

Eskom has threatened to cut power to Johannesburg over a R5,2bn debt it said it is owed by City Power

The power utility has given the city until July 8 to clear its arrears debt or face disconnections.

Allegations of theft, failure to act on corruption and questionable fees paid to directors.

Speaking to Sowetan on Tuesday, Ramokgopa said he was not aware that the city had defaulted on the court-sanctioned agreement reached in 2025.

More than a month after senior police officials were arrested in connection with the R360m irregular contract awarded to Medicare24 , they are still waiting to hear their fate regarding suspension.

A 43-year-old former legal practitioner has been arrested in connection with theft and contravention of the Legal Practice Act.

City manager's future still uncertain after report on his suspension not tabled at council