Eight passengers seriously injured after Golden Arrow bus petrol bombed in Cape Town
GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said reports from the scene suggested that the attackers used 'darkness and the homes around them' as cover.
'Eight passengers were injured in the attack and are receiving medical attention. The fire was extinguished quickly by law enforcement and traffic services,' she added.
GABS condemned the attack.
'These attacks are callous and extremely dangerous and cannot simply be accepted as the norm,' Dyke-Beyer added.
Their comment will be added once received.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News24
3 hours ago
- News24
KZN Jazz Festival corruption case: Supreme Court to give State an ear
The SCA has instructed that the State's application for special leave to appeal the dismissal of the controversial KZN Jazz Festival corruption case be reconsidered. The case involves former ANC provincial deputy chairperson Mike Mabuyakhulu and 15 others, who faced charges related to irregular payments and kickbacks from a failed R28.5 million festival in 2012. In May 2023, Judge Mahendra Chetty found that the State failed in leading evidence of financial transactions. The State then applied for special leave to appeal before the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, but it was dismissed. The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered that the decision of the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, dismissing the State's application for special leave to appeal the acquittal of prominent politicians and officials implicated in the controversial KZN Jazz Festival corruption case, be referred to it for reconsideration. The case centres on allegations of irregular payments and kickbacks tied to the failed North Sea Jazz Festival of 2012, involving former ANC provincial deputy chairperson Mike Mabuyakhulu and 15 others who were acquitted earlier in 2023 due to insufficient evidence. The State alleged at the time, that service providers were irregularly paid while the politicians and government officials involved received kickbacks. Mabuyakhulu was KwaZulu-Natal's MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs at the time. In May 2023, Judge Mahendra Chetty found that the State failed in leading evidence of financial transactions. The State then applied for special leave to appeal before the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, but it was dismissed. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the SCA on 11 July 2025 instructed that the matter be reconsidered and that arguments, including on the merits of the case, be heard if required. 'The NPA welcomes the opportunity to argue its case before the SCA that the honourable Judge Mahendra Chetty erred in law in discharging the accused, that there are reasonable prospects of success on appeal, and that there are compelling reasons for the appeal to be heard by the SCA,' said NPA spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara. 'Prosecutors will continue to vigorously challenge any decision considered to be wrong in law using available legal remedies.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Teenager with ‘unhealthy interest' in knives guilty of 18-year-old's murder
A balaclava-clad teenager who had an 'unhealthy interest' in knives, and grinned before fatally stabbing an 18-year-old man through the heart with a Rambo-style knife, has been found guilty of murder. Charles Hartle, who was 17 at the time, carried out the 'utterly pointless killing' when he attacked Noah Smedley on a dark street in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, on the evening of December 28 last year, with the knife he kept hidden in his tracksuit bottoms. Hartle, of Station Road, Stanley, was found guilty of murdering Mr Smedley on Friday, after a two-week trial at Derby Crown Court, Derbyshire Police said. Prosecution counsel Adrian Langdale KC said that as Hartle moved towards Mr Smedley, he 'grinned or smiled before deliberately aiming for and stabbing him in the chest'. The court was told that Hartle and his friends had arranged to meet Mr Smedley, who arrived at the scene on an electric scooter and sold them cannabis. Mr Langdale said the defendant regularly carried a Rambo-style knife for 'the kudos and bravado' and to show others he was a 'big man'. Derbyshire Police said Hartle, who liked to go by the nickname Lil Cee, went to meet his girlfriend at a house party after stabbing Mr Smedley in the heart. Witnesses at the party reportedly saw him confess to her what he had done and produce the knife, which has never been recovered. Hartle then travelled to Derby city centre to distance himself from the scene, where Mr Smedley had been found by members of the public at about 8.20pm. He was pronounced dead just before 9pm. In the hours after the murder, Hartle disposed of his clothing, the knife, and his phone, before eventually handing himself in at Ilkeston police station. In a prepared statement given to police, Hartle said he accepted inflicting the injury on Mr Smedley but felt he had acted in self-defence. He said: 'There is a history to this, and Noah and I did not get on. He has, in the past, made numerous threats to me and made disparaging comments. He has threatened me with violence. 'I was petrified that he was about to lunge at me. In that split second, I instinctively lashed out with the knife I had, in self-defence.' Detective Constable Emma Barnes-Marriott, of Derbyshire Police, said: 'Noah was an unarmed teenager, who was simply meeting with friends on the night Charles Hartle decided to end his life. 'Noah did not threaten Hartle and showed nothing but friendliness towards him that evening, and yet he was brutally murdered. 'Charles Hartle is a callous and calculating young man, who has shown no recognition or remorse for taking another teenager's life. 'He carried a knife with the intention to use it, over what appears to be a petty disagreement that only he was aware of, and a sense of bravado. 'I'd like to thank Noah's family for their support during our investigation and the trial. 'No family should have to go through the ordeal of losing a loved one, especially at such a young age, and to have to relive their last moments at trial is an additional blow that Hartle could have spared them from. 'Instead, despite overwhelming evidence, he remained silent and refused to take responsibility for Noah's murder. 'I know that nothing will bring Noah back but hope that today's verdict has provided his family with some comfort that justice has been done.' Hartle will be sentenced at Derby Crown Court on August 22.
News24
5 hours ago
- News24
Hawks raid City Power HQ; Desiree Ellis coy on Banyana future: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day. News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. Anelisa Khubeka/News24 'Put the heat on black okes': Witness testifies in July unrest Phoenix murder trial - A witness testified that tavern owner Trevor Gopal incited violence against black individuals before the assault on taxi driver Jabulani Dlamini during the July 2021 Phoenix unrest. - Dlamini was allegedly attacked with various weapons and set alight, later dying in the hospital, while four accused face charges including murder and incitement. - The witness, Anard Chetty, described the brutal assault on Dlamini and claimed Gopal instructed that Dlamini and his friends be burnt along with the taxi. Supplied 'She cried with me': How FW de Klerk's widow and Cradock 4 family found reconciliation - Elita de Klerk, widow of FW de Klerk, has been supporting the Cradock 4 families in their quest for truth about the 1985 murders of anti-apartheid activists, despite believing her late husband was not involved. - Elita met with Fort Calata's widow, Nomonde, and family, leading to emotional discussions and a developing friendship despite differing beliefs about De Klerk's role in the killings. - The Calata family appreciates Elita's willingness to engage and listen, viewing her actions as a step towards reconciliation and honoring the sacrifices of the Cradock 4. 9 LIVES: 'Cat' Matlala to face charges for botched hits on taxi boss 'Joe Ferrari', DJ Vettys - Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala will face charges for botched hits on taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni and DJ Vettys, with ballistic analysis linking seized guns to at least 10 high-profile killings. - Matlala's alleged connections to top cops and politicians, including former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, led to a judicial commission of inquiry and Mchunu being placed on special leave. - Despite being under investigation for procurement fraud, Matlala's company scored R50 million from a police health services contract, highlighting his access to state procurement. Hawks raid City Power Joburg HQ in R500m corruption investigation - The Hawks raided City Power's headquarters in Johannesburg, investigating alleged fraud and corruption exceeding R500 million. - City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava is the main target of the investigation, which focuses on tender-related graft. - The investigation documents detail alleged price inflation and payments to contractors for incomplete work. Cut civil service by 50%, repeal BEE to grow SA, says Moeletsi Mbeki - Moeletsi Mbeki argues South Africa's economic stagnation stems from prioritising mineral exports with unskilled labour over human capital and innovation. - He proposes halving the public sector to redirect savings into infrastructure and skills development, criticising the current government and BEE for hindering economic growth. - Professor William Gumede suggests replacing the current BEE with initiatives that support small businesses, skills development, and infrastructure projects, while also focusing on merit-based appointments and corruption reduction in key state entities. Desiree Ellis coy about her Banyana future: 'We will sit down to look at a way forward' - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis was evasive about her future with the team ahead of their WAFCON third-place play-off against Ghana. - The match against Ghana will be Jermaine Seoposenwe's last for Banyana Banyana, marking the end of her international career after over 100 caps. - Ellis emphasised the importance of winning the bronze medal for Seoposenwe and injured Gabriela Salgado, while also highlighting the need for younger players to step up and take on leadership roles. Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images 'South Africans will resonate with this movie': Anele Mdoda's high hopes for Embeth Davidtz-directed film - 'Don't Let's Go to The Dogs Tonight,' a film executive produced by Anele Mdoda, Trevor Noah, and Frankie du Toit, premiered after its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on 30 August 2024. - The film, directed by Embeth Davidtz and based on Alexandra Fuller's memoir, explores a child's coming-of-age during the Rhodesian Bush War, with themes of war, family, and racial dynamics. - Anele Mdoda emphasises the film's resonance with South Africans and encourages artists to own their intellectual property and create their own stories for a global audience. Show Comments ()
