Eyewitness News | Latest News http://www.ewn.co.za/en.aspx Eyewitness News is a 24-hour news site and content is uploaded around the clock Joe Slovo protests continue http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/Joe Slovo protests to continue.aspx Shamiela Fisher Thu, 17 May 2012 04:54:35 GMT Residents of the Joe Slovo informal settlement said service delivery protests will continue. Police out to nab 'blue light bandits' http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/Police to net blue light gangs.aspx Gia Nicolaides Thu, 17 May 2012 04:50:49 GMT Police are out in full force to nab blue light gangs who continue to terrorise motorists in Gauteng. Savage team pump oil off trawler http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/Salvors pump oil off trawler.aspx Chanel September Thu, 17 May 2012 04:34:08 GMT Ninety tons of oil has been removed off the stranded Japanese fishing trawler. Fresh gang violence concerns officials http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/Fresh gang violence concerns officials.aspx Chanel September Thu, 17 May 2012 04:15:52 GMT The fresh flare-up of gang violence in Cape Town concerns officials. Mdluli exposed in court documents http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/More on Mdludli.aspx Mandy Weiner Thu, 17 May 2012 04:07:22 GMT A 24-page document reveals several incidents of interference in the Richard Mdluli investigation. Britney joins X Factor http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/Britney is back.aspx Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 03:47:21 GMT Britney Spears has been cast as the latest addition to the X Factor judging team. New faces for French government http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/New faces for French government.aspx Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 03:42:06 GMT Francois Hollande named a new French government dominated by moderate left-wingers. IMF chief warns on cost of Greek exit http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/IMF chief warns on cost of Greek exit.aspx Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 03:37:23 GMT Christine Lagarde warned of expensive consequences were Greece to leave the euro zone. Iran flouts UN sanctions http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/Iran flouts UN sanctions.aspx Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 03:30:30 GMT Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments. N Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/17/N Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor.aspx Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 03:20:51 GMT North Korea resumed work on an experimental light water reactor. 'Breivik killed with joyous battle cry' http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Breivik killed with joyous battle cry survivors.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:56 GMT Survivors of an attack by Anders Behring Breivik recall the murderer’s ‘joy’ at the killings J.Lo bumps Gaga to lead Forbes list http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/JLo topples Gaga to lead Forbes list.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:04 GMT The Forbes celebrity power list is now led by J.Lo. Beckham to help bring Olympic flame http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Beckham to help bring Olympic flame.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 18:10:55 GMT Football star David Beckham will form part of the group that brings Olympic flame to Britain. Bayern trounce Chelsea in balancing books http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Bayern trounce Chelsea in balancing books.aspx London Wed, 16 May 2012 17:59:16 GMT Bayern Munich clearly outshine rivals Chelsea when it comes to balancing the books. S.Sudan wants anti-aircraft missiles http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/SSudan wants antiaircraft missiles.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 17:49:39 GMT South Sudan aims to obtain anti-aircraft weapons to defend its borders against neighbours Sudan. Cameron plays down differences with Hollande http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Cameron plays down differences with Hollande.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 17:40:26 GMT UK PM David Cameron will meet French President Francois Hollande to discuss how to tackle euro crisis. Yemen army advances on militants http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Yemen army advances on militants.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:32 GMT Yemen army gets the backing of tribesman to overtake an area controlled by al-Qaeda militants. Judge to lead Greece to fateful vote http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Judge to lead Greece to fateful vote.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 16:54:08 GMT Greek elections will now take place on 17 June following failed government talks. Unemployment a ticking time bomb - Vavi http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Poor rage against rich growing Vavi.aspx Phakamile Hlubi Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:06 GMT Vavi says SA’s unemployment and dehumanising poverty is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Mdluli is being silly - FUL http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Mdluli is being silly.aspx Mandy Wiener Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:13 GMT Freedom Under Law say policeman Richard Mdluli can’t avoid being served with court papers. Louka fights extradition http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Louca continues to fight extradition.aspx Sarah Fenwick Wed, 16 May 2012 15:51:58 GMT Lolly Jackson murder suspect George Louka requests his extradition papers. Mladic taunts survivors at genocide trial http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Mladic taunts survivors at genocide trial.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 15:40:26 GMT Ratko Mladic made a throat-slitting gesture to a woman who lost her son during the start of his trial. CT reveals winter readiness plan http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/CT reveals winter readiness plan.aspx Nathan Adams Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:07 GMT At least 52 families in Sir Lowry's Pass Village will be moved to higher ground before the rainy season. 'SAA must change business model' http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/SAA must change business model - Gigaba.aspx Nathan Adams Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 GMT Minister Malusi Gigaba said there was not a limitless amount of money available for SAA. ‘Dougans treated unfairly’ http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Gang club complain about community.aspx Mandy Wiener Wed, 16 May 2012 14:50:38 GMT A gang members says they are being unfairly blamed for Reiger Park crimes. Ramphela questions proportional representation http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Our Constitution doesnt work Mamphele.aspx Stephen Grootes Wed, 16 May 2012 14:24:41 GMT Citizens need to be more active in South Africa's political process, CASAC says. Samsa defuels stranded ship http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Stranded ship to be strengthened.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:37 GMT Defueling of a stranded fishing trawler at Clifton First Beach got underway on Wednesday. Vavi slams DA http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Vavi slams DA.aspx Phakamile Hlubi Wed, 16 May 2012 13:46:16 GMT Cosatu's Vavi says the DA is not as pro-poor as it claims to be WHO warns of diabetes and obesity http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/WHO warns of diabetes and obesity.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:40 GMT United Nations data shows one in three adults worldwide have raised blood pressure. Cops arrest suspected syndicate members http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Police nab three syndicate criminals.aspx Alex Eliseev Wed, 16 May 2012 13:19:51 GMT Gauteng police have arrested three men in northern Johannesburg. WC addresses chronic medication saga http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/WC sorts out chronic medication saga.aspx Carmel Loggenberg Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:46 GMT The Health Department is making inroads in the backlog of the chronic medication distribution in clinics. Mdluli ‘avoids’ court sheriff http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Mdluli tried to avoid court sheriff.aspx Mandy Wiener Wed, 16 May 2012 12:54:55 GMT A civil organisation says policeman Richard Mdluli has tried to avoid being served with court papers Greek election set for June http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Greek election set for June.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 11:40:27 GMT Greece will hold a repeat election on 17 June, a source from the Democratic Left party said. DA lays charges against Cosatu http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/DA lays charges against Cosatu.aspx Andrea van Wyk Wed, 16 May 2012 11:26:27 GMT The DA has laid charges against Cosatu following Tuesday's violent clashes. Salvage operations underway in Clifton http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Salvage operations underway in Clifton.aspx Aletta Gardner Wed, 16 May 2012 11:10:28 GMT Samsa officials are still struggling to tow a stricken fishing trawler off of Clifton First Beach. Cosatu blocking youth subsidy - Zuma http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Cosatu blocking Youth Subsidy - Zuma.aspx Malungelo Booi Wed, 16 May 2012 09:57:51 GMT Cosatu remains the stumbling block to the implementation of the Youth Wage Subsidy. Mladic goes on trial for Bosnia atrocities http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Mladic goes on trial for Bonia atrocities.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:36 GMT Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic went on trial for genocide on Wednesday. Greeks pull funds from banks http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Greeks pull funds from banks.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 09:45:09 GMT Greeks are withdrawing Euros at the prospect of rapid devaluation. Part-time staff take on Post Office http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Part-time personnel take on Post Office.aspx Jacob Moshokoa Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:39 GMT Part-time Post Office personnel have been on strike for three months. Clarke tests driving ambition http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Clarke tests driving ambition.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 09:28:22 GMT Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke will get the chance to put his driving skills to the test. Olympics action on mobiles devices http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Olympics action on mobiles devices.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 09:04:44 GMT Britons will be able to see all the Olympics sporting action live on mobile devices. John Travolta vindicated - Lawyer http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/John Travolta vindicated - Lawyer.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 08:54:21 GMT One of the two male masseurs who accused actor John Travolta of sexual assault dropped his lawsuit on Tuesday. 50 witnesses to testify in Henning murder http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/State could call 50 witnesses.aspx Barry Bateman Wed, 16 May 2012 08:52:26 GMT Top of the list of witnesses are the men convicted of murdering Chanelle Henning. Obama teases Beckham http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Obama teases Beckham.aspx Reuters Wed, 16 May 2012 08:48:25 GMT President Barack Obama poked fun at one of sport's biggest stars at the White House on Tuesday. Coetzee counting on Sinclair http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Coetzee counting on Sinclair.aspx Rafiq Wagiet Wed, 16 May 2012 08:43:39 GMT Jebb Sinclair will almost certainly be named in the Stormers starting line up to face the Waratahs. SA man released from Afghan jail http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Brothers reunited.aspx Graeme Raubenheimer Wed, 16 May 2012 08:25:57 GMT Phillip Young was arrested in 2009 in Afghanistan. He mainaitins he killed in self-defence. Attempts to salvage vessel on hold http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Attempts to salvage vessel on hold.aspx Eyewitness News Wed, 16 May 2012 06:58:20 GMT Attempts to rescue a Japanese fishing trawler have been put on hold. Crowd management questioned in Tatane trial http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Crowd management in Tatane trial questioned.aspx Rahima Essop Wed, 16 May 2012 06:43:57 GMT The Andries Tatane trial has heard police officers did not use their batons correctly during a protest. WWF releases Living Planet report http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/SA dependent on coal.aspx Nathan Adams Wed, 16 May 2012 06:30:49 GMT The WWF said there are encouraging signs that there is less pressure on natural resources. Great White Shark Foundation 'sidelined' http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Great White Shark Fouundation sidelined.aspx Malungelo Booi Wed, 16 May 2012 06:14:28 GMT A shark foundation said it felt sidelined during the research of sharks on the False Bay coast. Calm restored to Olivenhoutbosch http://www.ewn.co.za/en/2012/05/16/Reason for riot unknown.aspx Barry Bateman Wed, 16 May 2012 06:14:02 GMT Police have brought calm to a protest in Olivenhoutbosch