The sky over Tembisa turned black on Friday, February 20, 2026, not from storm clouds, but from the thick, acrid smoke of burning tyres. One of Gauteng’s largest and most historically significant townships was once again a battleground, as furious residents took to the streets to protest against a new electricity billing system they say…
Six people arrested in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning. 22 -year -old Isaac Satlat was killed inside his vehicle in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, earlier this month. Dikeledi Mphela, Goitsione Machidi, McClaren Mushwana, Tumishang Mabutla, Ofentse Senwamadi and Thabang Mothwa are alleged…
The smell hits you first. It is not just an odor; it is a physical presence, a thick, suffocating blanket of rot and human waste that clings to the back of the throat and invades every home, every car, every corner of the town. This is Welkom, February 2026, and the multibillion-rand wastewater treatment plant…
The set of Podcast and Chill is usually reserved for light-hearted banter, celebrity gossip, and lifestyle tips. But on a recent episode that aired in late February 2026, the vibe shifted dramatically into the realm of hard-hitting political exposé. Sitting across from the show’s host, Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader Kenny Kunene leaned forward and…
The Vaal River winds its way past the dusty towns of the northern Free State, a silent witness to the rise and fall of communities. In Parys, the jewel of the Ngwathe Local Municipality, the river is usually a source of tranquility and tourism. But on Friday, February 20, 2026, the waters churned with political…
The setting was unconventional, a deliberate break from the stuffy formality of a legislative chamber. At the Old Grey Sports Grounds in Bloemfontein, under the open sky of a Friday afternoon, Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae stood before a crowd that included not just politicians and officials, but the ordinary residents of the Free State. It was…
The Durban High Court is set to become the stage for a explosive legal showdown between one of South Africa’s most respected police generals and a businessman who has accused him of being a corrupt, murderous rogue. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi fired the first legal salvo, filing…
The parliamentary ad hoc committee, convened to probe the gaping wounds in South Africa’s criminal justice system, has become accustomed to explosive testimony. But on Thursday, February 19, 2026, suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya ensured the hearings would not fade quietly into the archives. In a dramatic session, Sibiya alleged that he…
The image was one of unapologetic luxury: a private jet parked on a tarmac, ready to whisk a privileged passenger across the Atlantic for a weekend of high-end shopping. The problem? The passenger was not a mining magnate or a reality TV star. She was Imogen Mashazi, the former City Manager of Ekurhuleni, a public…
The cargo hold of the southbound aircraft, somewhere high above the African continent, carries more than just dry ice and glass vials. It carries the hopes of an industry, the livelihoods of thousands of farmers, and the political credibility of a minister. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at midday, that plane will touch down at…
