Category: Local News

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, already a cauldron of explosive allegations about police corruption and criminal enterprise, reached a new peak of incredulity on Thursday, February 19, 2026. In a testimony that blurred the lines between crime thriller and farce, suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya alleged that a senior female general’s cosmetic enhancements…

The Cape Town City Hall, already crackling with the high-voltage tension of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate, found a new flashpoint on Thursday, March 19. As President Cyril Ramaphosa sat listening to the parliamentary wrangling over his vision for the country’s future, a voice from the benches of the uMkhonto weSizwe…

The morning of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, began like any other in the bustling KwaDukuva branch of Capitec Bank on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Customers queued patiently, staff logged into their terminals, and the hum of commerce filled the air. But by 10 a.m., that ordinary scene had dissolved into a tableau of sheer pandemonium….

One year after the brutal murders of Pretoria based journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli, the Africa Media and Communications Forum has criticised ongoing court delays and called for swift action to prevent further setbacks in the pursuit of justice. In a statement marking the first anniversary of their deaths, Africa Media and…

The Flashpoint: Fees, Debt, and Housing The current wave of protests, which began quietly last week before escalating into more visible disruptions, centers on three interrelated issues that have become chronic pain points across South Africa’s higher education landscape. First is the question of fee blocks. Thousands of returning students find themselves unable to register for…

The public gallery of the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court was packed to capacity on Thursday morning, a restless sea of faces reflecting a community still raw with grief and disbelief. Outside, a smaller group gathered in silent vigil, holding placards with a single, devastating image: the smiling face of Karabo “Kay” Mokoena, the 26-year-old e-hailing driver…

The gilded chambers of Parliament in Cape Town, usually a place of measured procedure and parliamentary etiquette, have been transformed into a gladiatorial arena. This week, as lawmakers dissected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), the air crackled not with the static of microphones, but with the raw voltage of political…

It can happen anywhere. In the middle of a classroom, a child suddenly freezes, then collapses to the floor, their body convulsing uncontrollably. On a busy minibus taxi, a passenger’s eyes roll back, prompting screams and panic as the driver pulls over. In the quiet of a family home, a parent finds their teenager on…

The Dr Marcia Matala Foundation hosted its first Annual Community Builder of the Year Awards at the Halala Community Hall in Soshanguve on 14 February 2026, celebrating Valentine’s Day in epic style. The event aimed to acknowledge, celebrate, and honor community members and leaders who serve their communities tirelessly without expecting anything in return. Their…

He has been called a whistleblower, a liar, a hero, and a fugitive. But whatever label one attaches to Brown Mogotsi, one thing is undeniable: when he speaks, the upper echelons of South Africa’s police leadership tremble. And now, after months of speculation and legal maneuvering, the controversial former crime intelligence operative has confirmed that…