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- South AfricaJMPD to Charge Officer for Using State Resources on MolefeThe Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed it will lay charges against one of its officers for using State resources on alleged crime boss Katiso "KT" Molefe. In a statement released on Friday, the JMPD said an internal investigation found that officer Johannes Makgatle…
- ZimbabweZimbabwe lithium sector crisis hits small minersZimbabwe’s lithium industry is under growing strain as a government ban on the export of raw minerals forces several small-scale miners to suspend operations. Industry representatives say the Zimbabwe lithium sector crisis has intensified since authorities enforced the directive, which aims to…
- South AfricaCourt holds three accused in R14m dating site scam caseThree people accused of involvement in a R14 million dating site scam have been remanded in custody following a brief court appearance in South Africa. Asanda Dwesini, Nomphelo Fetman and Shan Lewis appeared before the Muizenberg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where they face charges of fraud and…
- South AfricaEFF denies Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's return in Joburg mayor raceThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has dismissed speculation about the possible political comeback of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, insisting that reports linking him to the party’s Johannesburg mayoral race are unfounded. Speaking ahead of a planned voter registration campaign launch, EFF secretary-general…
- ZimbabweZimbabwe fuel prices surge to regional highsZimbabwe fuel prices have risen sharply following a government-approved increase, pushing the country to become the second most expensive fuel market in the Southern African Development Community (Sadc). The latest adjustment, announced by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera), saw…
- South AfricaKey takeaways from Mkhwanazi’s testimony at ad hocParliament’s ad hoc committee probing allegations of police corruption has concluded oral hearings with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. His testimony shed light on concerns around external influence within policing and allegations against senior officers…
- ZimbabweMkandla attacks Chamisa, Mwonzora over ConstitutionWar veteran Max Mkandla has criticised opposition figures Nelson Chamisa and Douglas Mwonzora, saying they lack the moral authority to comment on constitutional matters. Mkandla’s remarks come amid ongoing debate over Constitutional Amendment No. 3, which has drawn mixed reactions from political…
- CrimeAmnesty beneficiary returns to court over theft caseA 20-year-old Amnesty beneficiary has been arrested and is due to appear in court following allegations of unlawful entry and motor vehicle theft in Redcliff, police have said. Benjamin Manyangadze, from Ruwa, was detained on 16 March at Murombedzi Business Centre. His arrest comes less than two…
- ZimbabweZimbabwe plane crash: New details on fatal Masvingo incidentA Zimbabwe plane crash on Sunday morning has left a pilot dead and his wife seriously injured after their aircraft went down in a mountainous area of Masvingo Province. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred at around 11:00 in Nyoka Village, between Zaka and…
- South AfricaActionSA councillor faces scrutiny over tender document leakAn ActionSA councillor in Tshwane is facing increased scrutiny after evidence presented at the Madlanga Commission suggested she shared internal municipal tender documents with a police officer. The commission heard that Kholofelo Morodi, who serves as the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for…
- AfricaBotswana denies hosting US military baseThe Government of Botswana has firmly rejected claims that the United States operates a military base at Thebephatshwa Air Base, describing such reports as misinformation circulating in public discourse. The clarification comes amid heightened global tensions linked to the Middle East conflict…
- ZimbabweMliswa warned over “misinterpreting proximity to power”Retired Lieutenant General Winston Sigauke Mapuranga has sharply rebuked former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa, cautioning him against “misinterpreting proximity to power” as political tensions rise over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s reported bid to extend his rule to 2030. Mapuranga, one of…
