A storm is brewing in the Eastern Cape after traditional leaders erupted in anger over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian “king” in East London, warning that the incident threatens to inflame tensions, undermine South Africa’s constitutionally recognized traditional leadership system, and provoke avoidable conflict between communities. The Eastern Cape House of Traditional and Khoi-San…
A sharp-eyed security guard at a bustling Johannesburg mall has been credited with triggering a chain of events that led to the dramatic rescue of two kidnap victims and the arrest of four suspects, including popular Vaal-based DJ and entertainer Spitjo, whose real name has not yet been officially released by authorities. The operation, which…
Rooney made the remarks during a candid discussion on the Stick to Football podcast, where he was joined by an all-star panel including Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott. The episode, which aired this week, was meant to be a nostalgic look at World Cup memories. Instead, it has sparked a furious backlash from…
As shockwaves continue to reverberate across African football following Senegal’s dramatic disqualification from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and Morocco’s subsequent declaration as champions on a 3-0 forfeit, sources close to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have moved to distance President Patrice Motsepe from the explosive decision. According to insiders with…
The former board of the beleaguered Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing intense scrutiny over a contentious accounting decision made in 2021 that critics say deliberately understated the fund’s massive liabilities, obscured its true financial position, and triggered a protracted and expensive legal battle with the Office of the Auditor-General (AG). At the heart of…
A simmering financial dispute between municipalities and public schools has reached a boiling point, plunging at least 30 schools in the City of Tshwane into darkness after electricity was cut off due to unpaid municipal accounts. The crisis threatens to disrupt learning for thousands of learners, with six schools in Ekurhuleni already disconnected and more…
As tensions in the Middle East escalate toward what many fear could be a regional conflagration, a prominent South African geopolitical analyst has issued a stark warning: the United States is increasingly acting not as an independent global power broker, but as an extension of Israeli strategic interests. Thembisa Fakude, a senior research fellow at…
A brazen daylight robbery attempt on the busy N12 highway outside Witbank spiralled into a violent shootout on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one alleged hijacker dead and another seriously wounded after their intended victim—a husband travelling with his wife—fought back with his licensed firearm. The dramatic incident, which unfolded along the stretch of highway known for…
A horrific head-on collision between a heavy-duty truck and a light motor vehicle on the R566 has claimed the lives of five people, leaving a community in shock and emergency workers grappling with one of the most gruesome scenes the north of Pretoria has seen in recent months. The catastrophic crash occurred in the early…
In a dramatic turn of events at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Tshwane’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi, has been placed on special leave following serious allegations of tender interference. Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya announced the suspension on Thursday, a move that has been swiftly and…
