In a UEFA Champions League match that will be remembered more for its relentless interruptions than its football, Chelsea FC labored to a 2-2 draw against a dogged Qarabag FK in Baku on Wednesday. While the scoreline tells a story of a hard-fought comeback, the true headline was a staggering new record that has ignited…
In a massive multidisciplinary takedown, SAPS and partner agencies arrested 328 suspects for crimes ranging from murder to illegal gambling, while also shutting down non-compliant liquor outlets. PRETORIA – In a decisive show of force, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane arrested a staggering 328 suspects during a high-density Operation Shanela conducted in the…
In a landmark parliamentary testimony, the Acting Police Minister breaks his silence, backing General Mkhwanazi as a potential whistle-blower while condemning the political decisions that he says left the country vulnerable. CAPE TOWN – Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has unequivocally declared the 2009 disbandment of the elite crime-fighting unit, the Scorpions, a “mistake,” telling Parliament…
As confirmed cases rise to 48, city officials confirm the water supply is clear, leaving the source of the infection unknown and prompting urgent public health warnings. TSHWANE – The City of Tshwane is grappling with a medical mystery as its investigation into a local typhoid outbreak has found no trace of the Salmonella typhi bacteria…
A unique government-led partnership, attracting international attention, is piloting a programme to provide grant recipients with the skills and assets to generate their own income. PRETORIA – In a significant step towards breaking the cycle of poverty, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is championing an innovative project designed to help social grant recipients build…
The government is scrambling to assist 17 South Africans, mostly young men from KZN, allegedly lured to the Donbas region by promises of lucrative jobs with mercenary forces. JOHANNESBURG – The South African government has launched an urgent investigation into the plight of 17 citizens who are reportedly trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine,…
In a desperate plea that underscores the dark underbelly of global conflict and economic despair, seventeen South African men have appealed directly to President Cyril Ramaphosa for rescue after being deceived into fighting as mercenaries in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine. The group, aged between 20 and 39 and hailing predominantly from the province…
In a stunning reversal, the MK Party nullifies van Rooyen’s appointment and suspends senior leader John Hlophe, exposing deep internal turmoil. JOHANNESBURG – In a move echoing a painful chapter of the past, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma has fired Des van Rooyen as the party’s parliamentary chief whip just a day after appointing…
The US President’s remarks mark a new low in bilateral relations, casting a shadow over South Africa’s historic G20 presidency and its upcoming Johannesburg summit. JOHANNESBURG – In a stunning verbal assault, US President Donald Trump has declared that South Africa “shouldn’t even be in the G’s anymore” and confirmed he will boycott the upcoming G20…
In a significant pre-election blow, the veteran ANC organiser and two ward councillors cross the floor, citing party factionalism and a lack of “coloured” representation. CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has scored a significant political victory with the defection of former ANC Western Cape secretary Neville Delport and two ward councillors, bolstering its campaign…
