The wait is finally over for South African SUV enthusiasts as Chinese automaker Jetour has announced official pricing for its much-anticipated T-series models, the T1 and T2. Positioned as the brand’s new flagships, these vehicles aim to carve out a significant space in the competitive family and adventure SUV segments. The Jetour T1 presents itself as a…
In a significant breakthrough, French police have arrested two men in connection with one of the most audacious art heists in modern history: the theft of crown jewels valued at approximately €88 million from the Louvre museum in Paris. The suspects, both in their 30s and known to police for previous robberies, were apprehended in…
South Africa’s recent removal from the global financial crime watchdog’s “greylist” is being hailed as a critical turning point, not just for the economy, but for the very survival of the nation’s non-profit sector. According to Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, the delisting is expected to renew international investor confidence and directly unlock…
A Mamelodi family is grappling with an unimaginable tragedy after two young cousins, described as inseparable since childhood, were found shot to death outside their home on Sunday morning. The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga, a budding beauty therapist, and her 21-year-old cousin, Baleseng Moramaga, a third-year Unisa education student. Their lives…
A significant severe weather event is forecast to hit northern KwaZulu-Natal today, prompting the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to issue a serious Level 4 impact-based warning. The alert, valid from midday until midnight, predicts severe thunderstorms capable of causing substantial disruption and danger. Residents across a wide swathe of districts—including Newcastle, Ulundi, uMhlathuze (Richards…
In a decisive ruling that has captured national attention, the Johannesburg High Court has denied bail to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, ensuring he will remain in custody as he faces a litany of grave charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, follows a tense and…
A wave of positive economic developments is bolstering confidence in South Africa, sparked by the country’s official exit from the global financial crime watchdog’s “grey list.” The move has immediately strengthened the rand and is expected to lower the cost of doing business internationally for South African companies. This renewed credibility comes as the government…
The Mpumalanga community of Boekehouthoek is in mourning after a horrific incident that claimed the lives of a young family in what police are investigating as a brutal murder-suicide. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Friday when police were alerted by the suspect’s uncle, who reported that his nephew had confessed to killing…
In a revealing look at the financial engine of South African politics, billionaire Patrice Motsepe has emerged as a unique force, strategically funding not one, but six major political parties across the spectrum. Since the landmark Political Funding Act took effect in 2021, Motsepe’s companies—African Rainbow Minerals, Harmony Gold, and Botho Botho—have donated a collective…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, in collaboration with various law enforcement partners, arrested 328 suspects during a large-scale, zero-tolerance crime operation on Saturday, 25 October 2025. The operation, which took place in the Garsfontein and Boschkop policing precincts, was conducted under the command of the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine….
