In a courtroom charged with the weight of recent history, the high-stakes trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla commenced today at the Durban High Court, a proceeding that strikes at the heart of one of post-apartheid South Africa’s most traumatic and unresolved chapters: the July 2021 civil unrest. Nearly four years after a wave of violence and…
In a bold legal move that tests the limits of prisoner rights versus state security, convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has launched a fresh application in the Johannesburg High Court, demanding a significant improvement to his prison conditions, which he argues are “unconstitutional and inhumane.” This latest bid adds another dramatic chapter to the…
The high-stakes parliamentary inquiry into the allegations that have rocked the South African Police Service (SPS) and led to the suspension of Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to reach a critical crescendo next week. Cedrick Nkabinde, the Chief of Staff to the suspended minister, and National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi are scheduled…
In a significant political intervention, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has met with leaders of the grassroots movement Operation Dudula, publicly validating the deep-seated frustrations over undocumented migration while issuing a stern warning against vigilante action. The meeting, which underscores the escalating volatility of South Africa’s immigration debate, represents an attempt to channel widespread public anger…
In a televised debate that has reignited one of South Africa’s most contentious issues, ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula declared that the country must “ship out” undocumented immigrants to protect its citizens and economy, advocating for significantly tougher border controls and stricter immigration laws. The comments were made during a spirited and often tense exchange…
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has expressed deep shock and concern following a shooting incident that occurred on Friday morning at Dinoto Technical Secondary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. According to preliminary reports, the Deputy Principal of the school was shot while entering the school premises on 7 November 2025. He sustained injuries and was…
A routine journey turned into a nightmare for a local motorist, culminating in the arrest of four private security officers on charges of attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The incident, which erupted at the Nhlazatshe Crossing in the Elukwatini area on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, has ignited urgent questions…
A fast-moving fire swept through the precarious Wingfield refugee camp in Maitland on Thursday afternoon, 6 November 2025, reducing a large communal tent and dozens of surrounding informal structures to ash and embers. The blaze, which erupted under the harsh afternoon sun, has left hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers—many of whom had already endured…
The Department of Basic Education has praised the smooth running of the matric finals, addressing concerns over Maths papers and urging communities to protect schools as zones of peace. PRETORIA – The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have reached the halfway point with a strong record of “stability, integrity, and efficiency,” according to the Department…
In a significant victory for accountability, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to claw back R4.73 million in profits from Tepa Trading and Projects. This company unduly benefited from a flawed COVID-19 procurement contract with the Mpumalanga Department of Health. The order, a crucial step in the…
