In a dramatic escalation of the corruption scandal engulfing South Africa’s security services, controversial political fixer Brown Mogotsi has issued a stark threat to reveal a wider network of individuals who allegedly received money from attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, promising that “a lot is coming” in his upcoming testimony. The threat comes on…
The community of Quigney in East London and the broader educational sphere are reeling after the arrest of a senior school official on grave charges of human trafficking. Vuyokazi Gana, a 52-year-old deputy principal at a local primary school, was taken into custody by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) on October 15,…
BLOEMFONTEIN – A tense and precarious calm has descended upon the University of the Free State (UFS) after management and student representatives reached a formal agreement to end the recent wave of protests. Yet, the resolution has proven to be a fragile one, failing to extinguish the underlying frustrations that ignited the demonstrations. While the university…
JOHANNESBURG – In an exclusive television interview, businessman Brown Mogotsi broke his silence following a dramatic police raid on his Mahikeng premises, revealing that he now fears for his safety as the net tightens around a high-stakes investigation into alleged criminal syndicates with links to the highest levels of law enforcement. The raid, which took place…
The Pretoria High Court is bracing for a historic legal confrontation as the Presidency, backed by the State Attorney, moves to claw back over R28 million in public funds used to bankroll former President Jacob Zuma’s protracted legal battles. This high-stakes application marks a critical enforcement of a landmark 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)…
A fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its most severe test as Israel prepares to hold state memorial ceremonies for the victims of the October 7th attack, an event overshadowed by rising public anger over Hamas’s failure to return the bodies of most deceased hostages. The solemn ceremonies, scheduled for the coming hours, are unfolding…
In a significant legal rebuke, a federal judge has issued an emergency order compelling the Trump administration to immediately suspend its efforts to lay off approximately 4,000 federal employees amid an ongoing government shutdown, declaring the action unlawful. The ruling, handed down on Wednesday, halts a controversial process that began last Friday, when thousands of…
In a swift and stark reversal, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has issued a full public apology and retraction to Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene, defusing a potentially protracted legal battle. The move comes just days after Thambo launched a series of highly personal and damaging social media allegations against the…
Have you received an SMS about a SASSA review, or has your grant payment unexpectedly stopped? This is a critical process to ensure you continue receiving your grant. Here is everything you need to know. What is the SASSA Review? The SASSA Review is a verification process where the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)…
