Zungula ousted amid resistance to MK merger and rising popularity within ATM

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Despite the upheaval, the ATM insists Vuyolwethu Zungula will remain its parliamentary leader and chief spokesperson, focusing on legislative advocacy while Nongqunga ...

Ramaphosa’s national dialogue faces criticism as elitist talk shop

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Foundations named after former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Nelson Mandela, and Ahmed Kathrada— each with a track record of hosting their own policy dialogues — were ...

‘Smear Campaign’: Zikalala defends IDT CEO and slams media reports

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

At a press briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, Zikalala said he had met and even exceeded his legal oversight obligations and had paused Malaka’s appointment after ...

Justice seems elusive as the accused in the Sindiso Magaqa murder pleads guilty

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Sindiso Magaqa, a rising star within the ANC and former secretary-general of the Youth League, was seen as one of the more outspoken and reformist figures within ...

Tears and tension at Pretoria memorial: Lubinda questions treatment of late president Lungu

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Former President Edgar Lungu, who ruled Zambia from 2015 to 2021, had faced a string of legal investigations and political isolation after leaving office. In recent ...

Reserve Bank probes Nthabeleng Likotsi over alleged false information in bank application

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

At the centre of the controversy is a failed R9 million deal between AFRIBIZ and YWBN. AFRIBIZ says it paid this amount for a 26% stake in the mutual bank. But after ...

Prosecutors remain hopeful in Joshlin Smith case despite life sentences for kidnappers

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Despite the court’s decision bringing a degree of legal closure to a year-long investigation, Swanepoel emphasised that the most important part of the case remains ...

'Harassment' of Lungu continues even in death: Outrage grows over the State's handling of his funeral

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

“This is not how you treat a man who once held the highest office in the land,” said a PF official in Johannesburg. “President Hichilema and his team are using this ...

Forget about persecution, greener pastures could have led some Afrikaners to move to US

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

However, new revelations suggest that some migrants may have exploited U. S. immigration policies — not out of genuine risk, but in pursuit of improved economic ...

Police forced to flee Westbury after angry residents attack during drug operation

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

According to police, the crowd quickly became hostile. Westbury residents threw rocks and bottles at the officers, forcing them to call off the operation and retreat ...

Cross-examination of lead investigator continues in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Advocate Charles Mnisi, representing one of the accused, Muzi Sibiya, is focusing on the circumstances surrounding Sibiya’s 2020 confession to the murder.

UK backs Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara in strategic shift

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

In a statement delivered on Saturday, UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, David Lammy, declared that London views the Moroccan autonomy initiative as “the ...

Floyd Shivambu accused of sabotaging Busisiwe Mkhwebane as Mpumalanga provisional leader

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Once the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Shivambu’s rapid fall within the MK Party has raised eyebrows, particularly as internal disputes ...

Usindiso Fire: Arson trial resumes as survivors prepare to testify

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Prosecutors are expected to argue that Mdlalose’s actions directly led to the deaths and injuries, regardless of whether he intended the full scope of the destruction. ...

Airlines’ climate goals at risk as support for fossil fuels grows

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The aviation industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Air travel accounts for about 2. 5 to 3 percent of global carbon emissions, ...

Joseph and Joyce Ellwanger, 92 and 88, keep protesting in Trump’s America

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Veteran civil rights activists, Joseph and Joyce Ellwanger, are still on the front lines, this time protesting what they see as dangerous overreach by Donald Trump ...

Ramaphosa asks Constitutional Court to overturn NHI judgment

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The controversial bill, signed by Ramaphosa in May 2024, is a cornerstone of the government’s proposed overhaul of South Africa’s healthcare system, aiming to establish ...

We don’t need American solutions -Zuma

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Jacob Zuma criticised President Ramaphosa's high-profile ministerial delegation to Washington, D. C. , aimed at mending strained diplomatic relations with the Trump ...

Mother accused of selling toddler appears in court as community demands justice

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

A mom is accused of selling her son, Kutlwano Shalaba, who disappeared in November last year. According to investigators, the toddler was allegedly sold for R75,000, ...

Cradock Four inquest begins in Gqeberha as families seek long-awaited justice

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The Cradock Four were abducted and murdered during the apartheid regime’s crackdown on political dissent. Their charred bodies were discovered near Port Elizabeth ...

Jamie Dimon warns of debt market trouble amid Trump’s economic policies

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Historically, the U. S. has benefited from being seen as a safe bet by global investors. Treasury bonds have long been viewed as one of the world’s most stable financial ...

23 South Africans return home after months held captive in Myanmar scam operation

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The group 23 South Africans was lured to Southeast Asia with promises of high-paying jobs in Thailand.

Nigerian biker rides across Africa to champion women’s empowerment and unity

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

In an interview with eNCA following the end of her trip, Adesuyi reflected on her mission and whether she was able to meet her goals. “This wasn’t just about riding ...

Government aims for zero deaths in upcoming winter initiation season

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Part of the strategy includes stricter enforcement against illegal initiation schools, which often operate without trained caregivers or medical oversight.

Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks in Istanbul amid deep divisions

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

For the first time since the early weeks of the war, Russia and Ukraine are engaging in direct talks, a shift encouraged by US President Donald Trump.