Christopher Panayiotou's lawyer wanted a copy of the statement made by Panayiotou's lover Chanelle Coutts after his wife Jayde was killed, the Grahamstown High Court heard on Monday. Panayiotou's lawyer advocate Mike Hellens said that in an article in You magazine, Coutts said she had not implicated Panayiotou in her statement, and asked what harm could be done if the defence had access to it. Coutts worked at a supermarket co-owned by Panayiotou and stood by him in the article, saying she … [Read more...] about Panayiotou lawyer says Magistrates decision was wrong
Panayiotou bail application continues
Christopher Panayiotou tried again to get bail for the murder of his wife Jayde in an appeal to the Grahamstown High Court on Monday. With a new lawyer, Mike Hellens SC, proceedings started with prosecutor Marius Stander questioning the court's jurisdiction, saying it should have been heard at the High Court in Port Elizabeth. Judge Glen Goosen ruled that the court did have jurisdiction in the matter. Panayiotou's previous failed bail application was heard in the Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Panayiotou bail application continues
Panayiotou to appeal bail decision in Grahamstown
Murder-accused Christopher Panayiotou is expected to appear in the High Court in Grahamstown today to appeal against the decision to deny him bail. Panayiotou, 28, is accused of conspiring to have his wife, Jayde, 29, murdered. He allegedly hired Luthando Siyoli, 31, a bouncer in his employ at the Infinity club in Algoa Park, Port Elizabeth, to find a hitman, Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, to kidnap and murder her. Jayde was kidnapped on Tuesday, April 21, while waiting outside her complex … [Read more...] about Panayiotou to appeal bail decision in Grahamstown
Shark attack halts J-Bay Open – videos
Australian surfers Mick Fanning and Julian Wilson, both finalists in the J-Bay Open before a shark attack brought the event to a close on Sunday, have split the winner’s purse. Fanning was attacked by a Great White Shark while competing in the final heats, emerging shaken but unscathed. The event was put on hold, with the World Surf League announcing that the two had acceded to taking a joint second ranking in points for the fixture, and would split the prize money. Fanning was … [Read more...] about Shark attack halts J-Bay Open – videos
10 facts about SA’s school maths figures
The Department of Basic Education revealed this week that one in four South African schools don't offer maths in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The figure was contained in a written reply to the DA's spokesperson for basic education, Annette Lovemore from Port Elizabeth. Here is a list of the most important factoids from the department's response: 1. 75.7% of schools in South Africa offer maths in Grades 10, 11 and 12. That's 4 484 of the 5 927 schools in the country. 2. In the Bohlabela … [Read more...] about 10 facts about SA’s school maths figures
Seaview Dad held after allegedly shooting his son
Port Elizabeth - An elderly man allegedly shot and wounded his son at his house in Seaview late on Monday evening after a scuffle broke out when the son returned home after a night out. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Alwyn Labans, said the son, in his mid 30s, had arrived home shortly before 23:00 after spending time at a nightclub in the area. "It is alleged that the man had been drinking and began physically fighting with his father when he arrived home," he … [Read more...] about Seaview Dad held after allegedly shooting his son
Policeman, paramedic gunned down in New Brighton
Port Elizabeth - An off duty police officer and a paramedic friend of his were shot and killed in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, on Wednesday night. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Marinda Mills said the 39-year-old police sergeant from Mount Road police station had been visiting his friend, a paramedic, also 39, in New Brighton. While details were still sketchy it is believed that an unknown number of assailants fired shots at them while they were standing outside the … [Read more...] about Policeman, paramedic gunned down in New Brighton
Unidentified body lies in Motherwell morgue for over 3 years
Port Elizabeth - Police in Motherwell have asked for anyone with information to assist them in identifying the remains of a man whose body has been lying in a state mortuary for more than three years. Motherwell police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Dumile Gwavu, said initial investigations indicated the man had drowned in the Swartkops River, near Redhouse. Gwavu said the body was found on June 28, 2012, but no one had claimed it. The remains have been kept at the New Brighton morgue ever … [Read more...] about Unidentified body lies in Motherwell morgue for over 3 years
PE man shot for not having the right spanner
Port Elizabeth - A man was shot in the leg on Tuesday evening for allegedly not having a size 10 spanner in his possession. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Alwin Labans, said the man, aged 59, and his son, 33, were standing outside their home in Sydenham when two unknown men approached them. "The one man asked the father if he had a size 10 spanner on him. When the man replied he did not, the suspect drew a firearm and shot him in the upper leg," Labans said. Labans … [Read more...] about PE man shot for not having the right spanner
Use your smartphone to check your credit rating
A new app has been developed to help people access their credit profiles and safely upload their full credit reports on their Andriod smartphones. In a statement by Akani Solutions, who developed the Akani Mobile Credit Report app, former credit ombudsman Mannie van Schalkwhy said the app was an effective negotiation tool for getting better interest rates when applying for credit. "Knowledge is power... knowing your status meant that one could take control of their financial health and … [Read more...] about Use your smartphone to check your credit rating
Molefe’s contract renewal slammed
Acting Eskom CEO Brian Molefe has failed to boost the morale of his employees, said the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), after reports claimed the board had renewed his contract. "While the media credits … Molefe with reducing load shedding, Eskom employees regards him as a dismal failure in terms of boosting their moral," Paris Mashego, NUM energy sector coordinator, said in a statement on Wednesday. "It is NUM's view that load shedding must not only be attributed to lack of … [Read more...] about Molefe’s contract renewal slammed
Not only poor benefit from tax free savings
Affluent people should embrace the opportunity to invest in tax-free savings products, according to Patrick Sheehy, head of product management at Glacier by Sanlam. "Personal taxes have just increased and we're likely to see more increases in future in other taxes as well - not to mention increasing electricity costs and the like," said Sheehy. In his view tax free savings accounts could shelter affluent clients from the effects of any future tax changes to their portfolio. "The reality … [Read more...] about Not only poor benefit from tax free savings
SA urged to dump digital TV migration
South Africa's adoption of digital terrestrial television (DTT) should be carefully evaluated and perhaps even dumped, says an industry insider. "Fundamentally, we need to be questioning why we've adopted this policy in the first place," Dominic Cull, regulatory advisor at the Internet Service Providers Association (Ispa) told Fin24. The move toward DTT in SA has been government policy since at least 2008, but implementation has stalled as analogue broadcasters like the SABC have proved … [Read more...] about SA urged to dump digital TV migration
Just in Case
You were worrying that our Executive Mayor was not multi-tasking, this report will ease your mind: SAFA president Danny Jordaan has told Sport24 that the standard of the national teams is improving. Jordaan said this after conducting the ABC Motsepe League for the national playoffs which will be held in Kimberly from July 20-26. Jordaan said that the standard in the third tier league reflects what is happening at national teams at different levels. He said the Under-17s have … [Read more...] about Just in Case
Get your Lotto funding applications in
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has called on non-profit organisations, non-governmental organisations, public benefit trusts, schools and communities to apply for funding. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NLC commissioner Charlotte Mampane said Tuesday's call was the second of three done annually for the public to apply for funding. Funds have been set aside as prescribed by the National Lotteries Act. The NLC will in future disburse proactive funding to qualifying … [Read more...] about Get your Lotto funding applications in
