In a hearing that veered from the shocking to the surreal, the Madlanga Commission investigating allegations of misconduct within South Africa’s security services became the stage for a tale of international espionage, high-level bribery, and shadowy hitmen, all delivered by a single, self-proclaimed insider. North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, taking the stand on Tuesday, did…
In a significant victory against the burgeoning illicit economy, the Crime Prevention unit of the Pretoria Central SAPS has intercepted a consignment of illicit cigarettes with an estimated street value of R500,000, leading to the arrest and subsequent court appearance of two male suspects. The bust, which unfolded during a meticulously executed routine operation, underscores…
In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for energy security and industrial policy, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has heralded Cabinet’s move to resurrect the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) project, declaring it a strategic masterstroke that catapults the nation back to the forefront of global nuclear innovation. The decision,…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has entered its most anticipated and perilous phase, as controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi took the witness stand today, forcing a direct confrontation with the web of allegations linking high-level politics, organised crime, and the criminal justice system. Mogotsi’s testimony marks a pivotal turning point for the inquiry, shifting from hearing about the…
A whirlwind of unverified allegations, sweeping across social media platform X, has cast a long shadow over the throne of the Zulu monarchy, accusing King Misuzulu kaZwelithini of orchestrating secret lithium sales from the mineral-rich lands held in trust for the nation. These claims, which emerged on November 17, 2025, have ignited a firestorm of…
The City of Tshwane is urging residents to remain patient as heavy rains and strong winds continue to disrupt essential municipal services across the metro. In its statement issued on 17 November 2025, the city said the severe weather is putting “significant strain on essential municipal services, including electricity supply, water provision, and waste collection.”…
In a move signalling a decisive shift towards professionalising local government, the African National Congress (ANC) is set to overhaul its internal criteria for selecting mayoral candidates, with a formal matric certificate emerging as a central minimum requirement. The proposed revision, championed by the party’s internal electoral committee headed by former President Kgalema Motlanthe, is…
A critical investigation into the death of South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa has been thrust into the center of a burgeoning diplomatic impasse. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a team of senior detectives has been denied entry to France, abruptly halting their mission to assist in the probe surrounding the ambassador’s…
A routine journey to Cape Town turned into a scene of tragedy and desperate rescue on Tuesday when a long-distance bus veered off the road, overturned, and landed on its roof along the perilous Masvingo–Beitbridge Road. The catastrophic accident claimed the lives of four people and left 14 others with injuries ranging from critical to…
In a significant blow to the illicit tobacco trade, the Limpopo police’s Flying Squad intercepted a Ford Ranger bakkie laden with contraband cigarettes with an estimated street value of R240,000 during a precision operation on Thursday, 14 November 2025. The successful seizure underscores the ongoing battle against sophisticated smuggling networks operating on the province’s rural…
