The Madlanga Commission was plunged into a scene of stark contradiction on Wednesday as North West businessman Brown Mogotsi attempted to walk back his own previous statements, denying that controversial tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala had ever funded him, despite the commission being played a video in which he explicitly said the opposite. In a tense…
South Africa’s inflation edged higher in October, with food prices once again emerging as one of the main contributors. According to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), annual consumer price inflation rose to 3.6%, up from 3.4% recorded in September. This marks the highest reading since September 2024, when inflation reached…
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is facing a severe political and personal credibility crisis after court records revealed a default judgment against him for nearly R150,000 in unpaid personal credit card debt, a disclosure that has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s political landscape and ignited a fierce debate over the…
The familiar sounds of learning and play at Inxiweni Primary School were violently silenced on Wednesday when two gunmen stormed the administration block, executing a brazen attack that has left a community in mourning and a nation questioning the safety of its most sacred spaces. In a shocking act of violence that has shattered the…
The South African Police Service in Pretoria North is investigating a shooting that happened at about 06:30 on Wednesday morning at the Areyeng bus stop on Paul Kruger Street in Pretoria North. According to the information available, a 38-year-old man was driving north in a white Kia sedan when he stopped, got out with a…
In a hearing that veered from the shocking to the surreal, the Madlanga Commission investigating allegations of misconduct within South Africa’s security services became the stage for a tale of international espionage, high-level bribery, and shadowy hitmen, all delivered by a single, self-proclaimed insider. North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, taking the stand on Tuesday, did…
In a significant victory against the burgeoning illicit economy, the Crime Prevention unit of the Pretoria Central SAPS has intercepted a consignment of illicit cigarettes with an estimated street value of R500,000, leading to the arrest and subsequent court appearance of two male suspects. The bust, which unfolded during a meticulously executed routine operation, underscores…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has entered its most anticipated and perilous phase, as controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi took the witness stand today, forcing a direct confrontation with the web of allegations linking high-level politics, organised crime, and the criminal justice system. Mogotsi’s testimony marks a pivotal turning point for the inquiry, shifting from hearing about the…
The City of Tshwane is urging residents to remain patient as heavy rains and strong winds continue to disrupt essential municipal services across the metro. In its statement issued on 17 November 2025, the city said the severe weather is putting “significant strain on essential municipal services, including electricity supply, water provision, and waste collection.”…
A critical investigation into the death of South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa has been thrust into the center of a burgeoning diplomatic impasse. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a team of senior detectives has been denied entry to France, abruptly halting their mission to assist in the probe surrounding the ambassador’s…
