The historic Jamaican port town of Black River has been declared the nation’s “ground zero” for devastation following the catastrophic landfall of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister Andrew Holness delivered the sobering assessment after the monster storm, packing winds of 185 mph (295 km/h), slammed into the island’s southwest on Tuesday. The full force of the…
In a major breakthrough in the high-profile investigation into the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has welcomed the news that two key suspects have withdrawn their appeal against extradition from Eswatini. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande have abandoned their legal bid to remain…
A wave of fear has been sent through Gqeberha’s typically quiet suburbs after a 65-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death during a home invasion in Newton Park, leading to the swift arrest of three suspects—including two women—within hours of the attack. The violent robbery occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning on Mangold…
In the daily grind of South African life, it’s easy for the middle class, comfortably ensconced in their private cars, to overlook a simple truth: the single most transformative investment the government could make isn’t a flashy new project, but the revival of a crumbling old one—commuter rail. For millions of South Africans living in…
In a dramatic escalation of its probe, the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating corruption within the criminal justice system has resolved to call incarcerated businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to testify, a move that will require high-security arrangements to bring him from his prison cell to the inquiry. The committee, which is also poised to request…
A governance crisis of “enormous proportions” is unfolding at South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC), with United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa issuing a dire warning to President Cyril Ramaphosa that the R3.5 trillion fund—which manages the pensions of millions of public servants—is under severe threat from persistent corruption and mismanagement. In a blistering…
In a powerful act of cultural restoration, three sacred artefacts, looted from South Africa over a century ago, have been formally returned to the Nkuna royal family of Limpopo during a ceremony in the Swiss city of Neuchâtel. The handover, which coincided with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to Switzerland, marks the culmination of years…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has launched a direct and forceful critique of the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) governance in the Western Cape, arguing that despite its reputation for clean audits, the province’s leadership continues to sideline black communities and is far from being the country’s best model. The sharp assessment came during a question-and-answer session in…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has pointed a firm finger at municipal failures and criminal syndicates as key drivers of South Africa’s escalating electricity crisis, revealing that debt owed to Eskom has ballooned to a staggering R102 billion. Speaking in the National Assembly on Thursday, Mashatile argued that if municipalities did a better job of formally…
A political and legal firestorm has intensified as KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, publicly dared National Coloured Congress (NCC) MP Fadiel Adams to “bring it on,” following a criminal case of perjury being opened against him. The confrontation stems from Mkhwanazi’s explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission and a Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, where…
