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- South AfricaSibiya says he doesn't know why Motsumi is seen as dangerousSuspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, has told a judicial inquiry that he is unaware why businessman and taxi figure Steve Motsumi has been characterised as a dangerous individual. Giving evidence before the Madlanga Commission…
- South AfricaMogotsi disputes claims linking Matlala to Big Five syndicateNorth West businessman Brown Mogotsi has told a parliamentary committee that he does not believe alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala, also known as “Cat”, is part of the Big Five crime syndicate. Mr Mogotsi was speaking on Tuesday during his testimony before an ad hoc committee of the…
- South AfricaWoman gets three life sentences for killing partners and sonA woman from South Africa’s capital has been sentenced to three life terms after being convicted of murdering her two boyfriends and her teenage son in a case that has shocked the country. The sentencing was handed down at the Pretoria High Court, where judges described the offences as…
- South AfricaMK Party seeks inquiry into Batohi pension eligibilityThe MK Party has asked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish an inquiry into whether former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi should be entitled to receive her state pension and post-tenure benefits. In an urgent application filed at the Gauteng High Court, the…
- WorldMultiple Countries Condemn Israel's West Bank MovesA group of foreign ministers from more than a dozen countries, including Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and several European and other states, has issued a joint statement strongly condemning recent Israeli decisions that expand control over the occupied West Bank. The…
- South AfricaVisa racket exposed inside Home AffairsSouth Africa’s immigration system has been rocked by fresh allegations after investigators uncovered what they describe as a large-scale visa racket operating inside the Department of Home Affairs. The findings were made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which estimates that the scheme may…
- PoliticsChiwenga urges youth to defend one man, one vote legacyZimbabwe Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has said the liberation war was fought primarily for the principle of one man, one vote and the return of land to its rightful owners. He made the comments while addressing mourners at the funeral wake of Miriam Kangai, the widow of the late national…
- South AfricaColleen Makhubele resigns as MK Party MPColleen Makhubele has resigned as a Member of Parliament for the MK Party, adding to a period of sustained turbulence within the party’s parliamentary caucus. In a letter addressed to party leader and former president Jacob Zuma, Makhubele confirmed that her resignation would take effect on 28…
- South AfricaCupcake ad backfires as India stumble against South AfricaHost broadcasters of the T20 World Cup 2026 have withdrawn a controversial cupcake ad after it drew widespread criticism online, with many fans accusing it of undermining the spirit of the game. The promotional video, released by Star Sports, was intended to build anticipation for the India versus…
- PoliticsSA men lured to Ukraine war allege mistreatment by Russian forcesA group of South Africans who say they were deceived into travelling to Russia to take part in the war in Ukraine have alleged that they were subjected to racist abuse, inadequate training and dangerous front-line deployment. Four of the men returned to South Africa over the weekend, telling…
- ZimbabweA President’s Son, a Missing Gun, and a Forgetful Victim...Ex Zimbabwean President's son, Chatunga Mugabe allegedly shot his gardener, who was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The initial story made it seem as if justice might finally reach someone with political power. As the investigation unfolded, further details emerged. The shooting…
- South AfricaMashaba places illegal immigration at centre of campaignActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, has set out a firm position on illegal immigration, promising tougher enforcement if he returns to office as the city’s leader. Mr Mashaba was formally announced as the party’s candidate at Orlando Community Hall on Saturday, where…
