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South AfricaS.Africa Police Commissioner Masemola to Face Criminal Charges Over Tainted R360m Tender- South AfricaSenior Cops Detained as Medicare Tshwane Tender Scandal Claims First ArrestsSeveral senior South African Police Service officers, including high-ranking generals, were arrested in Pretoria on Tuesday in connection with alleged corruption linked to the R360 million Medicare 24 Tshwane District health services contract, sources close to the investigation said. The arrests…March 24, 2026
- WorldIran claims missile strike on US Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrierIran has claimed it launched a missile attack against a United States aircraft carrier, a day after a major escalation in tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel. The claims, made by Iran’s elite military force, have not been independently verified and have been met with silence from…March 1, 2026
- South AfricaMalema warns Phala Phala scandal will never die in SONA debateEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema warned President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday that the Phala Phala farm scandal would remain a live political issue for as long as the opposition party held seats in Parliament. Malema delivered the warning during a joint sitting of the National…February 18, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe gazettes bill to extend Mnangagwa's rule to 2030Zimbabwe's parliament speaker gazetted a constitutional amendment bill that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's time in office by two years to 2030, formally launching a 90-day public consultation period before lawmakers vote on the measure. The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3)…February 16, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe cabinet approves sweeping constitutional changes to extend Mnangagwa's ruleZimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft constitutional amendment bill that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 by extending presidential terms from five to seven years and replacing direct elections with a parliamentary vote. The Constitutional Amendment…February 10, 2026
- CrimeGauteng shooting leaves six dead on R59 in MeyertonA Gauteng shooting on the R59 in Meyerton has left six people dead, police have confirmed. The incident, which unfolded on a busy stretch of road south of Johannesburg, prompted a large-scale response from emergency and law-enforcement services. Paramedics were called to the scene earlier in the…February 4, 2026
- South AfricaEleven killed as minibus taxi collides with truck near DurbanEleven people, including a 13-year-old schoolchild, were killed when a minibus taxi collided with a truck south of Durban on Thursday morning, emergency services said, with rescue workers using heavy equipment to free survivors trapped in the wreckage. The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m…January 29, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa accepts US exit from WHO, vows to work with remaining membersSouth Africa has accepted the United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization and will continue working with member states that remain committed to the global health body, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Saturday. The minister's comments came days after Washington formally…January 25, 2026
- South AfricaSeven killed in suspected extortion-linked shooting in Cape Town settlementGunmen shot dead seven people and wounded three others in an informal settlement on Cape Town's Cape Flats in the early hours of Saturday in what police said was a suspected extortion-related attack. The victims, six men and one woman aged 30 to 50, were killed at around 12:15 a.m. local time in…January 17, 2026
- WorldEmpire never died — it just changed clothes.It traded muskets for markets, flags for finance, governors for “advisers,” and occupation for “partnership.” Time moves forward, yes. But ideas? Ideas loop. And the oldest political idea is still breathing: conquest—the hunger to control land, routes, resources, and narratives. We keep telling…January 16, 2026
- Africa“When Trump Says ‘We’—He Means the American State”Venezuela’s sovereignty has been trampled in broad daylight—and the world is watching the UN freeze By Brilliant Pongo Editor & Political Analyst, Report Focus News London | Sunday, 4 January 2026 In the early hours of 3 January 2026, the United States launched a major military operation in…January 4, 2026
- South AfricaCouple found dead in Margate holiday accommodationPolice in Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast are investigating a case of suspected murder after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered in holiday accommodation on New Year’s Day. According to police, the couple were found with gunshot wounds inside their room at a holiday property…January 2, 2026
- CrimeMan arrested after being found with a human skull in BloemfonteinSouth African police have launched a serious criminal investigation after a man was discovered naked in a storm drainage tunnel holding a human skull, a case that has shocked both officers and local residents. The incident took place in Bloemfontein, one of South Africa’s three capitals, where…December 22, 2025
- USTrump expands travel ban with partial restrictions on 15 countriesPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded travel restrictions to include partial bans on 15 additional countries and full entry suspensions on five more nations, the White House said. The proclamation adds partial restrictions on Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon…December 16, 2025
- South AfricaDeputy principal arrested in Tembisa school principal murderPolice have confirmed a significant breakthrough in the Tembisa school principal murder, following the arrest of a deputy principal from the same school as the victim. The 61-year-old school principal was shot and killed at his home in Tembisa on Tuesday, in what authorities have described as a…December 16, 2025
- South AfricaPolice identify suspects in Madlanga Commission witness murderSouth African police have identified three persons of interest in the murder of a key whistle-blower witness at the Madlanga Commission, with one individual already being questioned, the national police commissioner said on Monday. Marius van der Merwe, 41, who testified as "Witness D" at the…December 8, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa's Ramaphosa condemns killing of police corruption witnessSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday condemned the killing of a key witness in the country's police corruption inquiry, vowing to strengthen protection for whistleblowers after the man was gunned down in front of his family. Marius van der Merwe, 41, a former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan…December 6, 2025
- AfricaOlivia Yace Resigns Miss Universe Africa & Oceania TitleOlivia Yace has stepped down as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania, the Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee (COMICI) announced in a formal statement on Monday. The Ivorian representative, who finished fourth runner-up in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, had been named one of the continental queens alongside…November 24, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa to hand G20 presidency to US in Pretoria officeSouth Africa defended its decision to refuse handing over the G20 presidency to a United States embassy official, saying the diplomatic protocol for such a transfer shows appropriate respect to Washington despite the absence of senior American representatives. International Relations Minister…November 23, 2025
- South AfricaFree State N8 crash death toll climbs to 11The Free State N8 crash death toll climbs to 11 following the death of another patient who had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein. Authorities confirmed that the patient succumbed to injuries on Monday, adding to the ten fatalities declared at…November 17, 2025
- South AfricaFamily Rejects Suicide Claims in Nathi Mthethwa’s deathKwaMbonambi, South Africa- The family of Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa’s former ambassador to France and Monaco, has urged French and South African authorities to provide clear answers about the circumstances surrounding his death in Paris. The 58-year-old was found dead last Tuesday after falling…October 7, 2025
- South AfricaSouth African Court gives Chinese nationals 20 years for traffickingA South African court sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison Wednesday for human trafficking and child labor involving dozens of foreign workers kept in slave-like conditions at a Johannesburg factory. The Gauteng High Court delivered the sentence against Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen…September 10, 2025
- South AfricaPretoria High Court reserves judgment in Lungu burial appealThe Pretoria High Court reserved judgment Monday in an appeal case over where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should be buried, prolonging a three-month legal battle between his family and the Zambian government. The family seeks to overturn an August ruling that ordered Lungu's remains be…September 8, 2025
- WorldIsrael Defense Minister Warns Hamas of AnnihilationJERUSALEM, Israel- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas on Monday to surrender and release hostages or face annihilation, as ceasefire talks stalled amid ongoing military operations in Gaza. Katz issued the warning on X, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump called for Hamas to…September 8, 2025
- South AfricaNaked man arrested in Cape Town for firing police gunCape Town, South Africa- A naked man was arrested in Cape Town’s central business district on Wednesday after disarming a police officer and firing shots on Keerom Street, police said. The incident, which occurred around 1 p.m. local time (1100 GMT), caused panic outside the Western Cape High…September 4, 2025
- AfricaHoney Trap Syndicate in Kampala Raises Security ConcernsKampala, Uganda – Report Focus News A sophisticated honey trap syndicate is reportedly operating in Kampala, targeting unsuspecting business figures through a network of women posing as escorts, hostesses, and entertainers. The group is alleged to use charm, intimacy, and social engagements to…September 2, 2025
- South AfricaConstitutional Court Blocks Lungu Family's Burial AppealThe Constitutional Court has refused an urgent bid by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to directly appeal a Pretoria High Court judgment that ordered the repatriation of his remains to Zambia for a state funeral. The Constitutional Court has found that no case has been made out…August 26, 2025
- South AfricaSA Government Warns Against Russian Job Scams Targeting Young WomenSouth Africa’s government has warned young women to beware of social media scams promoting overseas job opportunities, amid concerns over viral videos advertising work in Russia. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is investigating a now-deleted promotional video by South…August 25, 2025
