In a dramatic turn of events, a police officer attached to Operational Response Services in KwaZulu-Natal turned himself in to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) on Friday, where he was formally charged with the murder of a fellow officer, Constable Sbonelo Ngidi, in a killing that has sent shockwaves through the province’s…
In a dramatic escalation of the corruption scandal engulfing South Africa’s security services, controversial political fixer Brown Mogotsi has issued a stark threat to reveal a wider network of individuals who allegedly received money from attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, promising that “a lot is coming” in his upcoming testimony. The threat comes on…
The City of Tshwane has confirmed that its technical teams are working around the clock to stabilise the water supply from the Mabopane Main Reservoir, following ongoing challenges in the area. According to the municipality, the disruptions stem from exceptionally high water consumption levels, which have placed immense pressure on the system feeding the Mabopane…
The community of Quigney in East London and the broader educational sphere are reeling after the arrest of a senior school official on grave charges of human trafficking. Vuyokazi Gana, a 52-year-old deputy principal at a local primary school, was taken into custody by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) on October 15,…
BLOEMFONTEIN – A tense and precarious calm has descended upon the University of the Free State (UFS) after management and student representatives reached a formal agreement to end the recent wave of protests. Yet, the resolution has proven to be a fragile one, failing to extinguish the underlying frustrations that ignited the demonstrations. While the university…
On October 17, 2025, the digital landscape transformed into a global tribute page for Marshall B. Mathers III, the artist the world knows as Eminem, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. The occasion sparked an immense, organic outpouring of admiration on social media platform X, where fans, critics, and industry peers alike convened to honor…
South African hip-hop heavyweight Cassper Nyovest has once again proven his mastery of the spectacle, dropping the highly anticipated music video for his single “Guess Who’s Back” on his official YouTube channel. The Thursday release marks the visual culmination of a track that first hit airwaves in July 2025 under his imprint, Family Tree Records,…
The world of high-fashion-inspired hip-hop and amapiano has been ignited by a fiery online dispute, pitting a City Girl against South Africa’s rising global star. The conflict centers on a single, coveted name: Chanel. South African songstress Tyla, riding a massive wave of international success with her hit “Water,” sent her fans into a frenzy…
JOHANNESBURG – In an exclusive television interview, businessman Brown Mogotsi broke his silence following a dramatic police raid on his Mahikeng premises, revealing that he now fears for his safety as the net tightens around a high-stakes investigation into alleged criminal syndicates with links to the highest levels of law enforcement. The raid, which took place…
The Pretoria High Court is bracing for a historic legal confrontation as the Presidency, backed by the State Attorney, moves to claw back over R28 million in public funds used to bankroll former President Jacob Zuma’s protracted legal battles. This high-stakes application marks a critical enforcement of a landmark 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)…
