Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been proclaimed the winner of a controversial election, securing an eighth consecutive term and extending his 43-year rule. The official result, giving Biya 53.7% of the vote against main challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s 35.2%, has been met with a mix of resignation and fury in a nation accustomed to…
A decade after being unceremoniously ousted from one of the highest ranks in the South African Police Service (SAPS), former Deputy National Commissioner Dr. Leah Shibambo has broken her silence, revealing the profound personal and professional devastation caused by her abrupt dismissal. In her first public interview, Shibambo recounted the moment she discovered her career…
A deputy principal from East London will remain behind bars after being denied bail on charges of running a brothel and the alleged trafficking of young girls. The East London Magistrate’s Court ruled that releasing 52-year-old Vuyokazi Gana could endanger witnesses and undermine the case, citing a palpable climate of fear that has gripped the…
KwaZulu-Natal’s fledgling Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) is facing a severe crisis that threatens its very existence, as the kingmaking National Freedom Party (NFP) has declared its “willingness to leave” the coalition. In a scathing statement, NFP President Ivan Barnes announced the party has lost confidence in IFP Premier Thami Ntuli, citing a “steady erosion…
A senior South African Police Service (SAPS) official has delivered a chilling testimony, revealing that over 29,000 firearms connected to active criminal investigations—including murders—are sitting in police storage, with many linked to multiple violent crimes. Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, the Head of the Ballistics Division, told the Madlanga Commission that his unit is a “warehouse” of…
In a dramatic turn in one of South Africa’s longest-running corporate battles, “Please Call Me” inventor Nkosana Makate has been ordered to pay Vodacom R13 million in legal costs by the Constitutional Court, a move he warns will have a “chilling effect” on ordinary individuals seeking justice against corporate giants. The ruling comes after the…
A landmark cybersecurity report has revealed that South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa for cybercrime, experiencing a staggering 110 major incidents over the past five years—more than double that of second-place Egypt. The inaugural Security Navigator Africa report by Orange Cyberdefense, which analyzed 340 incidents across the continent, attributes South Africa’s high…
In a move set to dramatically expand access to essential government services, Capitec has confirmed its plans to roll out smart ID application services at its branches, starting with a limited pilot later this year. As South Africa’s largest bank by customer base, Capitec’s extensive branch network, particularly in remote communities, positions it as a…
South African internet provider Afrihost has broken its silence on a series of disruptive fibre outages that plagued customers over the last two months, providing a detailed technical explanation and outlining the concrete steps taken to prevent a recurrence. The ISP, known for its high service standards, acknowledged that a cluster of unrelated issues caused…
In a major vote of confidence for the local economy, international tech giant Hisense is set to open its first-ever premium brand store in South Africa at Cape Town’s Canal Walk this November. The move marks a significant evolution for the company, transitioning from a household name on shelves to a destination for high-tech experiences….
