In a decisive legal move that marks the culmination of a long-running and increasingly hostile public feud, world-renowned South African DJ and producer Black Coffee (real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo) has filed an urgent application in the High Court against controversial music executive and social media commentator, Nota Baloyi. The legal papers, confirmed to have been…
In a bid to quell growing speculation and misinformation, the Embassy of France in South Africa has issued a firm public clarification regarding its cooperation with South African authorities investigating the death of former ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. The diplomatic mission has categorically denied reports circulating in local media that it obstructed the South African Police…
The independent Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, tasked with investigating corruption and criminality within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), heard explosive and deeply troubling allegations on Monday, shifting the focus from financial malfeasance to claims of a toxic culture of sexual predation allegedly protected by the department’s highest ranks. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional…
Residents across northern and eastern Gauteng were left assessing the damage on Monday morning after a severe and sudden hailstorm tore through the province on Sunday evening, transforming streets into obstacle courses of debris, shattered glass, and battered vehicles. The violent weather system, which struck around 8 p.m., unleashed golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail,…
In a dramatic late-night confrontation in KwaZulu-Natal, police have neutralized a trio of alleged murderers following a violent exchange of gunfire, uncovering in the process a weapon with a troubling history from within the police’s own arsenal. The operation, which unfolded on Sunday night in the Phelandaba area, was the culmination of a targeted manhunt…
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is confronting a severe institutional crisis following explosive allegations from a whistleblower claiming a long-running scheme to fraudulently award degrees and registrations to international students, primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The scandal, which allegedly dates back to 2016, threatens the university’s accreditation, its reputation, and the…
A brief but intense video clip, first shared publicly on November 29, has sparked a complex and heated conversation across social media and forums, forcing a public reckoning with entrenched perceptions about relationship violence. The footage, which remains unverified in terms of the individuals’ identities and exact location, shows a heated argument inside a parked…
In a significant diplomatic setback and a pointed political controversy, South Africa’s hosting of its first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded in Johannesburg last week without the presence of its most powerful invited guest: the United States. The American boycott, personally ordered by President Donald Trump, has ignited a fierce war of words and laid bare…
A sensitive and closely watched legal case has emerged following the death of well-known South African public relations executive Mmaphefo “Foxton” Ndaba (82), whose estate—valued at approximately R10 million—has become the subject of a High Court dispute between his long-term partner, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, and his adult children. Ndaba, a respected figure in corporate communications,…
In a significant move set to strengthen bilateral relations and unlock new opportunities for travelers and businesses alike, the governments of Indonesia and South Africa have officially implemented a mutual visa-free entry agreement. The landmark policy, which came into force this week, allows ordinary passport holders from South Africa to enter Indonesia for tourism, family…
