In a stark escalation of his “law and order” campaign rhetoric, President Donald Trump is accelerating a series of drastic measures to deploy federal troops and National Guard units into American cities, defying a growing chorus of judicial rulings, local officials, and—critically—American public opinion. Over a whirlwind few days, the administration has taken a series…
JOHANNESBURG – In an emotional homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport, six South African activists, including Mandla Mandela, recounted a harrowing tale of abduction in international waters, physical humiliation, and psychological abuse at the hands of Israeli forces, following their participation in the humanitarian “Global Sumud Flotilla.” The returning South Africans—Reaaz Moola, Zukiswa Wanner, Dr. Fatima…
In a dramatic escalation of his testimony before Parliament, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has called for a formal intelligence-driven investigation into former IPID boss Robert McBride and forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, alleging the existence of a “shadow network” that orchestrated police investigations from a private home. Appearing for a second day before the…
In a landmark announcement on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, unveiled a significant 18-month extension for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) programme. The decision directly impacts approximately 178,000 Zimbabwean nationals and reignites a complex national debate on migration, rights, and economic pressure. The extension, which pushes the validity of…
In a monumental step that underscores the growing global footprint of Kaizer Chiefs’ famed youth development system, the club’s Diski Challenge side is set for a historic international tour this November, where they will face the academy stars of English powerhouse Manchester United. The reigning DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) champions have officially accepted an invitation to…
In a decisive move that escalates its investigation into the highest echelons of power, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has formally served North West businessman Brown Mogotsi with a Rule 3 notice, compelling him to answer to a series of grave allegations that place him at the center of a web of criminal interference and…
In a sweeping and intensified campaign against criminal activity, a multi-agency law enforcement taskforce in Gauteng has arrested over 15,000 suspects for serious offences in the past week, culminating in a significant weekend operation that led to the arrest of more than 347 individuals across the province. The blitz represents a concerted effort to clamp…
The stark corridors of the Alexandra Magistrates Court will once again become the stage for a real-life thriller of alleged betrayal, wealth, and violence, as businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and his four co-accused return to the dock. What appears on the docket as a simple procedural step is, in reality, the next tremor in a…
In a pivotal moment for South Africa’s criminal justice system, Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee officially commences its landmark inquiry into allegations of deep-seated corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Tuesday. The hearings, which promise to be both explosive and consequential, will begin with one of the most anticipated testimonies…
A tense and politically charged confrontation is set to unfold in Parliament on Tuesday as Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard publicly stated she expects an apology from KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who is scheduled to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee. The anticipated clash stems from explosive allegations made by Mkhwanazi at…
