The vibrant rhythms of the Lekompo music scene have fallen silent in Ga-Seleka, replaced by a pall of grief and unanswered questions. Limpopo police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following the tragic death of local artist Molimisi “Dr Nel” Baatsi, a 31-year-old rising star whose life was abruptly ended on a village road in the…
In a major breakthrough in the high-profile investigation into the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has welcomed the news that two key suspects have withdrawn their appeal against extradition from Eswatini. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande have abandoned their legal bid to remain…
A wave of fear has been sent through Gqeberha’s typically quiet suburbs after a 65-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death during a home invasion in Newton Park, leading to the swift arrest of three suspects—including two women—within hours of the attack. The violent robbery occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning on Mangold…
In the daily grind of South African life, it’s easy for the middle class, comfortably ensconced in their private cars, to overlook a simple truth: the single most transformative investment the government could make isn’t a flashy new project, but the revival of a crumbling old one—commuter rail. For millions of South Africans living in…
In a powerful act of cultural restoration, three sacred artefacts, looted from South Africa over a century ago, have been formally returned to the Nkuna royal family of Limpopo during a ceremony in the Swiss city of Neuchâtel. The handover, which coincided with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to Switzerland, marks the culmination of years…
A harrowing case of alleged gender-based violence in Mamelodi has ignited a firestorm of public outrage, but in a troubling twist, a significant portion of the fury is being directed not only at the accused but at the woman tasked with ensuring his right to a fair trial. Tebogo Mnisi, a 38-year-old bouncer, stands accused…
The Alexandra Randburg Midrand Taxi Association (ARMTA) has confirmed its chairperson, Molefe Moekeletsi, was killed in a shooting ambush in Marlboro on Thursday. According to the association, Moekeletsi came under fire while driving, causing his vehicle to crash into two others. Witnesses reported multiple gunshots during the attack, one of which struck a security company…
In a legal battle that could redefine the boundaries of municipal power and citizen-led accountability, the embattled Ngwathe Local Municipality is preparing to take its fight for survival to the highest court in the land. This comes after a significant setback when the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed its application for leave to appeal,…
The internal fractures within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party have erupted into a public and potentially criminal crisis, following a bombshell move by one of its most prominent leaders. Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the party’s Mpumalanga provincial chairperson and the former Public Protector of South Africa, has officially opened a criminal case, stating she fears for her…
A devastating collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the N3 highway in the Free State has claimed the lives of eight people, leading to a major road closure and severe traffic disruptions. The fatal accident occurred on the key national route between Van Reenen’s Pass and Montrose, near Swinburne. The N3 Toll…
