In a stunning diplomatic twist that has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has appeared to welcome a response from Hamas to his administration’s peace proposal, a move that has left Palestinians in Gaza oscillating between cautious hope and deep-seated suspicion. The overnight developments have created a palpable, if bewildering, sense…
In a significant development that challenges the official French investigation, the family of the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa has expressed profound relief and renewed hope as a team of five seasoned South African police investigators arrived in Paris to independently probe the circumstances of his death. The family has formally rejected the preliminary conclusion by…
In a move that sets the stage for a dramatic showdown in the heart of South Africa’s economic hub, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has publicly declared his readiness to directly challenge DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille for the executive mayor’s seat in Johannesburg. This bold proclamation signals an intensifying battle for control of Gauteng’s key…
In a move that signals a bold and contentious strategy for the 2026 local government elections, ActionSA has announced Xolani Khumalo, the controversial host of the anti-drug television show Sizok’thola, as its mayoral candidate for the crucial metro of Ekurhuleni. The announcement, made at a public gathering in Thembisa on Saturday, catapults a figure synonymous with…
In the wake of the tragic death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, a clearer and more poignant timeline of his final days has emerged, painting a picture of a premeditated act that unfolded in a luxury Parisian hotel room. New details from French authorities and the ambassador’s family reveal a sequence…
In a stark reminder of how interconnected the global automotive industry is, Ford Motor Company’s South African operations have announced plans to retrench 474 workers, a decision directly tied to a significant tax policy shift in the United Kingdom and disappointing sales of its flagship plug-in hybrid model. The company issued formal Section 189 retrenchment…
In a significant update for millions of South Africans, the iconic but increasingly vulnerable green bar-coded ID book has been granted a stay of execution, with the Department of Home Affairs confirming it will remain a valid form of identification for at least another three to four years. This grace period is part of a…
A simmering financial dispute involving some of South Africa’s most respected musical talents has burst into the public sphere, casting a spotlight on the often-opaque world of artist management and payments. At the centre of the storm is Thikho Events founder Richard Ramudzuli, who has publicly responded to allegations made by renowned guitarist and composer…
In a dramatic escalation of international tensions, activist and Member of Parliament Mandla Mandela, the grandson of the late global icon Nelson Mandela, has been seized by Israeli forces after they intercepted a humanitarian flotilla bound for the besieged Gaza Strip. The incident, which occurred in international waters in the early hours of Thursday, has…
In a match defined by missed opportunities and resilient defending, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu canceled each other out in a gripping 1-1 draw at a buzzing FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. Despite the Soweto Giants unleashing a relentless offensive onslaught for large periods of the game, they were repeatedly thwarted by a combination of inspired…
