In a major vote of confidence for the local economy, international tech giant Hisense is set to open its first-ever premium brand store in South Africa at Cape Town’s Canal Walk this November. The move marks a significant evolution for the company, transitioning from a household name on shelves to a destination for high-tech experiences….
South Africa’s recent removal from the global financial crime watchdog’s “greylist” is being hailed as a critical turning point, not just for the economy, but for the very survival of the nation’s non-profit sector. According to Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, the delisting is expected to renew international investor confidence and directly unlock…
A Mamelodi family is grappling with an unimaginable tragedy after two young cousins, described as inseparable since childhood, were found shot to death outside their home on Sunday morning. The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga, a budding beauty therapist, and her 21-year-old cousin, Baleseng Moramaga, a third-year Unisa education student. Their lives…
In a decisive ruling that has captured national attention, the Johannesburg High Court has denied bail to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, ensuring he will remain in custody as he faces a litany of grave charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, follows a tense and…
The Mpumalanga community of Boekehouthoek is in mourning after a horrific incident that claimed the lives of a young family in what police are investigating as a brutal murder-suicide. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Friday when police were alerted by the suspect’s uncle, who reported that his nephew had confessed to killing…
In a revealing look at the financial engine of South African politics, billionaire Patrice Motsepe has emerged as a unique force, strategically funding not one, but six major political parties across the spectrum. Since the landmark Political Funding Act took effect in 2021, Motsepe’s companies—African Rainbow Minerals, Harmony Gold, and Botho Botho—have donated a collective…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, in collaboration with various law enforcement partners, arrested 328 suspects during a large-scale, zero-tolerance crime operation on Saturday, 25 October 2025. The operation, which took place in the Garsfontein and Boschkop policing precincts, was conducted under the command of the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine….
In the wake of a mass shooting that killed two teenagers and injured five others, a 70-year-old grandmother in Westbury is now living in fear for her own life, receiving direct death threats from alleged gang members. Maureen Davis, whose two grandchildren were among the injured, reported being threatened on Facebook with messages stating, “I’m…
The draws are in, and a life-changing R32 million has been won! The nation held its breath on Wednesday night as the Lotto and Lotto Plus numbers tumbled out, creating at least three new millionaires. If you played your numbers, it’s time to check your tickets carefully. The jackpots for the night were a massive…
A community’s long-simmering fury over alleged systemic bullying at Milnerton High School exploded into chaos, forcing police to fire stun grenades to control a crowd of outraged parents and activists. The protest was triggered by a viral video showing a 16-year-old learner being brutally assaulted by peers, reportedly members of the school’s prestigious First Team…
