The South African Government has called on parents, caregivers, and families to remain actively involved in their children’s activities as the matric exam period comes to an end. Through its #NoPensDown safety campaign, the government is urging families to help learners choose safe and supervised ways to celebrate, and to avoid dangerous, unsanctioned gatherings. According…
The fraud trial of a Mpumalanga woman accused of building a teaching career on a forged matric certificate has been postponed to 2026, a delay that underscores the frustrating pace of justice and the systemic vulnerabilities she allegedly exploited. Ntombelanga Pretty Labane, who stands accused of earning a substantial salary of over R1.2 million as…
From his sanctuary in Malawi, the self-styled prophet Shepherd Bushiri, a figure as controversial as he is charismatic, has made a claim that seems to defy gravity: his church is not only surviving but thriving in his absence from South Africa. In an exclusive interview, the founder of the rebranded ‘Jesus Nation Church’ insisted that…
In a dramatic conclusion to his testimony that has sent political shockwaves through Parliament, Cedrick Nkabinde, the chief of staff to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, has alleged a clandestine, multi-pronged campaign involving opposition parties, a civil rights group, and a private investigator to orchestrate the downfall of former National Police Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane. Nkabinde’s…
A routine cash collection erupted into a violent firefight and a tragic conclusion in the heart of Rustenburg on Wednesday morning, leaving one suspect dead by his own hand and a community on edge as police hunt for his accomplice. The incident, which unfolded just after 9:00 AM near the bustling Waterfall Mall on Fatima…
In a striking convergence of global celebrity, political power, and ambitious statecraft, Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the White House on Tuesday for an unexpected meeting with former President Donald Trump. The high-profile encounter was strategically timed to coincide with Trump’s official discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, weaving a powerful…
In a rousing and unapologetic address that resonated as a clarion call for self-determination, former Deputy President Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka challenged African leaders and citizens to seize control of their destiny, arguing that the continent’s path to eradicating poverty and driving global change lies not in aid, but in the intelligent and equitable harnessing of…
The Madlanga Commission was plunged into a scene of stark contradiction on Wednesday as North West businessman Brown Mogotsi attempted to walk back his own previous statements, denying that controversial tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala had ever funded him, despite the commission being played a video in which he explicitly said the opposite. In a tense…
In a powerful address that positioned Africa as an essential partner in solving the world’s most pressing challenges, Deputy President Paul Mashatile opened the G20 Social Summit on Tuesday with a clarion call for a more inclusive and equitable form of global cooperation, rooted in deep solidarity and shared responsibility. Speaking before a diverse assembly…
Orlando Pirates’ continental campaign has been marred by a significant financial and reputational blow, after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) found the Soweto giants guilty on two charges stemming from their fiery CAF Champions League preliminary round clash with Congolese side AS Vita Club (St. Eloi Lupopo). The club has been slapped with a…
