South Africa is mourning the loss of respected actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Philisiwe Shange, whose passing was announced by her daughter, Nonhle Thema, on Monday. Taking to social media, Nonhle Thema shared an emotional message confirming the death of her mother. “With a heavy heart, I share the news of our dear mother….
The high-profile corruption case against controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was officially postponed to 13 May in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Monday, as the state and defence continue to prepare for what is expected to be a lengthy and complex trial involving millions of rands in allegedly fraudulent tenders. Matlala, 54, who rose…
The Gauteng Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in malaria infections and related deaths in the province. Between January and March 2026, a total of 414 cases and 11 deaths have been recorded, marking a significant rise compared to the same period last year. Health officials attribute the surge largely…
A quiet Sunday morning in the leafy, upscale suburb of Emmarentia—known for its tranquil parks, family-friendly streets, and the iconic Emmarentia Dam—was shattered by violence when a minor car accident escalated into a deadly shooting, leaving one man dead at the scene and his wife fighting for her life in hospital. The incident occurred just…
A devastating silence fell over the M35 highway on Tuesday morning as emergency workers carefully removed the body of a newborn baby, believed to be less than a month old, following a horrific head-on collision between two vehicles. The tragedy, which unfolded just before 7 a.m., has left the Folweni community reeling and renewed urgent…
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been accused of systematically interfering in sensitive police investigations and attempting to weaponize state resources for political gain, according to explosive claims made by suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela. The allegations, contained in a sworn affidavit submitted to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and the Civilian…
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing turmoil within South Africa’s police leadership, suspended Mpumalanga police commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Semakaleng Manamela has leveled a series of explosive allegations against former Police Minister Bheki Cele. In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, Manamela accuses Cele of a sustained pattern of political…
The rolling grasslands of the Free State have long been the pride of South African agriculture. From the golden maize fields of the east to the cattle-rich plains of the west, this province has fed the nation for generations. But today, those same grasslands have become a battleground. An invisible enemy is sweeping through the…
The busy intersection of Walter Sisulu Drive and Church Street in Standerton is known for many things: the rush-hour traffic, the hawkers selling fruit at the robots, and, until Thursday, the unofficial toll gate. For months, motorists traveling through this central artery of Lekwa Municipality whispered among themselves about the two traffic officers who seemed…
The heavy oak doors of the Durban High Court swung open just before 10 a.m. on Friday. Inside, a scene of profound grief and grim justice was unfolding. Qiniso Thulasizwe Sishi, a former eThekwini metro police officer, walked into the dock, his head bowed, his hands cuffed in front of him. He did not look…
