Disarray in court as State fails to produce charges in high-profile SAPS fraud case

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

The case centres around allegations of R19 million in tax fraud, linked to irregularities during the 2018/2019 tax year involving “Instrumentation for Traffic Law ...

Snubbed Shivambu has plan for new political party

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

While the MK Party justified Shivambu’s removal following his controversial visit to fugitive televangelist Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi, Shivambu has strongly denied ...

South Africa takes bold step towards peace as Jews and Muslims global tensions rise

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

In a world increasingly defined by division, South Africa’s peaceful initiative offers hope.

Floyd Shivambu drops political bombshell, eyes new party amid explosive MKP fallout

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Speaking at a tense press conference at the Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel in Midrand, Shivambu levelled serious accusations at his former comrades and laid out a bold ...

'We are the best sporting nation in the world'

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

With the South Africans beating Australia by five wickets to win the Test title, they broke the team’s 27-year trophy drought.

Mantashe faces criticism over changes to mining law draft

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Activists and experts have accused Mantashe of bowing to pressure from powerful mining companies. David van Wyk, a respected researcher in the field, questioned ...

MaMkhize’s luxury car collection to go under the hammer as Sars clamps down

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The auction of Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize's assets will be open from June 27 to July 2, providing car enthusiasts and collectors an opportunity to bid on some truly ...

Glebelands Hostel killers face sentencing in Durban High Court

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The killings took place in June 2023, when the men targeted victims who refused to surrender their beds in the overcrowded and often dangerous Glebelands complex. ...

RAF CEO suspension sparks claims of political pressure and legal intimidation

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Collins Letsoalo was suspended by the RAF Board on allegations of insubordination after he allegedly failed to appear before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts ...

MTN urged to rethink its Irancell Investment as Iran-Israel conflict grows

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

But with missiles flying and tension rising across the Middle East, some believe that MTN is not taking the situation seriously enough. Business analysts say war ...

Pule Mabe’s corruption case postponed to July as final charge sheet is still pending

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Pule Mabe, once a prominent figure in the ruling African National Congress, is at the centre of a case stemming from a controversial R27 million tender awarded in ...

Government's dialogue plan, costing R700 million, is facing public backlash

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The programme includes a National Convention in August 2025 involving over 1 000 delegates, followed by six to nine months of public engagements. An Eminent Persons ...

SAPS Spent R131. 5 million on sick leave in 2023/24 financial fear

Staff Reporter|Published

While the financial burden of extended sick leave is cause for concern, officials and analysts agree that it reflects deeper systemic issues — including inadequate ...

Trespassers intercepted in Kruger National Park: one killed, one arrested

Published

According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, three men were intercepted by rangers around 00:45. The men allegedly opened fire when ...

A painful winter for many as Eastern Cape flood death toll rises to 88

Staff Reporter|Published

Among the dead in the Eastern Cape floods is a two-year-old child, whose body was recovered by rescue workers in one of the hardest-hit areas.

Why SAHRC flagged Operation Dudula to Hawks over June 16 plans

Staff Reporter|Published

According to legal counsel Jason Brickhill, Operation Dudula has been forcibly shutting down informal businesses, demanding identity documents, and even removing ...

Third Group of SANDF troops returns from DRC mission

Staff Reporter|Published

This latest return follows the second batch of soldiers who touched down in South Africa last week, amid mounting instability in the eastern DRC. The M23 rebels, ...

Cash-in-transit suspect gunned down

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Police say the quick pivot to KwaZulu-Natal was prompted by fresh intelligence indicating that two men, both suspected of involvement in CIT robberies, were hiding ...

Youth Day marred by bloodshed as Westbury and Eldorado Park youth face gunfire and fear

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

“Youth Day is supposed to be about honouring the youth, but here in Westbury, our youth are under attack. ”