A grave shadow has fallen over South Africa’s most-watched court case. Police are urgently investigating what they term a “conspiracy to commit murder” after receiving intelligence reports that a group has been actively scouting targets within the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, where the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is being heard. The alleged targets are…
In a significant display of regional political will, more than 300 delegates gathered in Durban this week have voiced strong confidence in their collective ability to forge and drive more effective regional strategies to combat the severe impacts of climate change. The occasion is the 58th Plenary Assembly Session of the Southern African Development Community…
After a year marked by surprising moderation and even significant relief at the pumps, South African motorists and the broader economy are set to face a stinging year-end increase in fuel prices. The Department of Mineral Resources and Petroleum has confirmed that both petrol and diesel prices will rise substantially in December, puncturing the relative…
In a remarkable display of apparent amnesia before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi claimed she could not remember whether she took any action against a senior official accused of orchestrating 55 illegal and irregular appointments in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD). The testimony left both commissioners and…
The long-simmering tension between two prominent South African media personalities has boiled over once again, this time spilling onto social media in a heated exchange that has captivated fans and critics alike. The latest chapter revolves around renewed allegations of scamming and a public challenge to back up words with actions. The conflict was reignited…
In a tragic incident at a Cape Town railway station this morning, a man was fatally struck by a train in what authorities are investigating as a suspected suicide. The event occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, according to witnesses and preliminary reports from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and emergency…
In a dramatic development signaling a renewed crackdown on corruption within South Africa’s intelligence structures, two former senior officials of the State Security Agency (SSA) have been arrested and charged in connection with a sophisticated scheme that allegedly defrauded the state of approximately R12 million. The accused are Thulani Dlomo, a controversial figure and former Deputy…
In a decisive move aimed at calming mounting political speculation, African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has publicly and firmly rejected claims that the party’s upcoming National General Council (NGC) will be used as a staging ground to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a special National Executive…
In a fiery and unequivocal denial issued on Monday, 1 December 2025, Deputy Minister of Health and senior African National Congress (ANC) leader Dr. Joe Phaahla has slammed reports alleging his involvement in a plot to undermine President Cyril Ramaphosa, branding them as “utter rubbish and pure hogwash.” The allegations, which emerged from unnamed sources…
In a tense and often combative session before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday, former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Lindiwe Mashazi, offered a staggering admission: despite being personally informed of multiple, serious sexual assault allegations against a senior police commander, she took no decisive action to protect the victims or ensure accountability, allowing a…
