Public and analysts warn of another “SONA of lies” following Ramaphosa’s eighth address

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week, outlining plans for growth, job creation, and service delivery. However, ...

Professor Madikizela highlights optimism and progress in President’s SONA

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), Professor Simphiwe Madikizela, Adjunct Academic and Professor of Economics at the ...

Mantula responds to SONA: Economic hardship must not erode Pan-Afrikan solidarity

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

“The youth of 1976 internationalised our struggle and reshaped the political direction of this country. Their sacrifices must remain central to our democratic narrative,” ...

You are a president of nothing -Vuyo Zungula slams Ramaphosa

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) has came under intense fire on Thursday, with opposition MPs accusing him of failing to deliver on ...

Unisa charts decisive path for 2026 as VC LenkaBula links global turbulence to local action

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The University of South Africa (Unisa) officially opened its 2026 academic year with a strong call for focus, alignment, and bold leadership, as Principal and Vice-Chancellor ...

Pakistan linked terror plot thwarted in Amritsar, suspect in custody

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Pakistani Police have arrested a local man and seized an improvised explosive device (IED) in Amritsar, foiling a suspected terror plot allegedly linked to Pakistan’s ...

Bejani Chauke approached me for advice on appointment of police commissioner, O' Sullivan tells Ad-hoc committee.

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The parliamentary inquiry into alleged interference and corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) has cast renewed attention on the unusual intersections ...

Pakistan defence minister says country does not honour soldiers who die in combat

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Pakistan’s defence minister, Khawaja Asif has lambasted his country and government for not showing proper respect for its soldiers who are killed while serving the ...

No, former President Zuma is not in the Epstein files

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

laims that former President Jacob Zuma dined with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in London in 2010 have been widely circulated, but investigative reports ...

#JusticeForNtokozo: Curro Academy faces backlash after school stabbing

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Learners accuse principal of ignoring incident and prioritising reputation over student wellbeing

Floods and disease hit Mozambique, vulnerable communities struggle to recover

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Mozambique is reeling from one of its most severe flooding events in decades, as weeks of heavy rains have affected southern and central provinces, displacing hundreds ...

Hangwani Maumela case moves to NPA as SIU submits evidence

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The SIU’s handover follows a series of high-profile raids on Maumela, including the recent seizure of luxury vehicles at his Sandton residence, linked to alleged ...

After 27 years, SA to pull soldiers from UN mission in the Congo

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The Presidency said the decision was influenced by the need to consolidate and realign the resources of the SANDF, which is under increasing strain due to budget ...

Hawks say arrests imminent in ECRF probe following forensic report

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Investigators allege that a portion of the approximately R700 million raised from institutional investors was redirected into construction and infrastructure projects ...

Goolam: Anonymous troll, political influence, and a hotel room death

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

In the week of his death, Vawda was finally tracked by police after evading court summons and even arrest for his activities relating to multiple charges of crimen ...

Leaked forensic report exposes ECRF executive misconduct, but board chair Reuben Olifant shows resolute leadership

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The confidential BDO Advisory Services report, completed in June 2025, details how senior executives, notably CEO Johannes Jacobus Coetzer and CFO Johannes Stephanus ...

New details emerge in death of online figure @Goolamv

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Vowda’s death comes just days after he was reportedly served with court papers relating to multiple charges, including fraud, cyberbullying, hate speech, and publishing ...

BREAKING | Goolam Vawda, notorious @Goolamv X account operator, found dead

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Notorious information pedlar Goolam Mohammed Suliman Vawda, who operated on X under the handle @Goolammv, has been found dead in a Johannesburg hotel.

No coercion: Men deny forced recruitment to Russia

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Sbusiso Zuma, one of the men, spoke to The Star on Sunday despite participants being reportedly restricted from speaking to media. He described his experience and ...

South Africa’s stem cell laws remain tight, but momentum is building, says top SA doctor

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

“Stem cell therapy and research are still effectively banned in South Africa,” Dr Mia said. “That hasn’t changed in law. What has changed is that there are now very ...

Staggering numbers: South Africa's festive alcohol spending hits R414 million a day

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

In the days immediately before New Year’s Eve, spending on alcohol has been estimated at close to R1 billion per day, highlighting the scale of consumption.

Casoojee Christmas plea meets legal wall as Advocate Lana Bezuidenhout declines comment

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

A long-running parental alienation dispute involving Johannesburg-based father Asif Casoojee and his ex-wife's attorney Kaamilah Paulse has resurfaced during the ...

Attorney Kaamilah Paulse addresses allegations of misleading courts in family law dispute

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

In a letter dated 9 December 2025 to the LPC, attorney Kaamilah Paulse addressed a series of complaints filed by Casoojee in October and November this year, defending ...

Company and its CEO deny allegations, says investigation is being misrepresented

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

According to the attorneys, police attended to premises associated with Velocity Venture earlier this month, but the visit did not result in any arrests, nor did ...

Pakistani son and father named as gunmen in Sydney terror incident

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Australian authorities have identified the two men who carried out a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney as a father and son who are Pakistani nationals. ...