In a move signalling a decisive shift in its battle for South Africa’s shoppers, Pick’n Pay has thrown open the doors of its fully revitalised Klerksdorp Hypermarket, offering the public a tangible glimpse into the future of the storied retailer. The launch on Friday, 22 November 2025, is more than just a store refresh; it…
In a dramatic and pivotal day at the North Gauteng High Court, a defense witness known only as “Gwabeni” delivered a blistering rebuttal to the state’s timeline, directly contradicting the testimony of a police constable and denying he had any contact with the five men accused of murdering footballer Senzo Meyiwa on the day of…
The very foundations of one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting institutions, Kaizer Chiefs, are being shaken by a high-stakes legal claim from a Pretoria businessman who alleges he is the rightful owner of a staggering 50% stake in the club, a share he says has been withheld from his family for decades. The claimant,…
Flush with the success of hosting one of the world’s most high-profile diplomatic events, Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero has issued a bold challenge to the city’s critics and a promise to its residents: the seamless efficiency displayed during the G20 Leaders’ Summit is not a one-off, but a blueprint for the city’s future. Speaking…
One of the most protracted and peculiar corporate battles in South African history has finally reached its conclusion. The Competition Commission has granted its approval for the American luxury fashion giant Ralph Lauren Corporation to acquire the local “Polo” brand from the LA Group, drawing the curtain on a 48-year saga of courtroom clashes, consumer…
For a few frantic hours on social media, a flicker of hope burned brightly for a family that has known only the gnawing ache of absence for years. It was a hope sparked by a grainy, silent video from a spaza shop, but it ended in a familiar, crushing disappointment, laying bare the fragile intersection…
A cloud of controversy has descended over Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, following allegations that he used a party-issued credit card for personal expenses, specifically to order family meals through the Uber Eats delivery service. The claims, if substantiated, threaten to undermine the party’s long-standing narrative of fiscal discipline and clean governance. The allegations…
In a move that underscores both his meteoric rise and the global appeal of South African football talent, Orlando Pirates and Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of star center-back Mbongeni “Mboka” Mbokazi. Multiple reports from South African football journalists confirm a deal valued at approximately US$3…
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) arrested 46 undocumented immigrants and shut down six liquor outlets for non-compliance during a series of by-law enforcement operations across the city on Thursday, 20 November 2025. The coordinated operations were carried out in Ga-Rankuwa, Centurion, Garsfontein, and Mamelodi. According to the TMPD, two business owners were also arrested…
In a move set to fundamentally accelerate South Africa’s journey toward a cashless society, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced a landmark strategic partnership with global payments titan Visa, securing a massive R1 billion investment into the nation’s digital payments infrastructure over the next three years. The deal, hailed as a “game-changer” by senior government…
