A Century of Wonder: Sir David Attenborough Celebrates 100th Birthday

LONDON – May 8, 2026 marks a historic milestone as the world celebrates the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist whose calm, almost-whispered narrations have served as the soundtrack to our planet for more than seven decades. From the early days of black-and-white television to today’s immersive 4K documentaries, Attenborough has transformed nature programming from a niche interest into a beloved global ritual. In a recorded audio message rel... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Friday, May 8th, 2026

Constitutional Court Rules National Assembly Acted Unconstitutionally in Blocking Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry

In a landmark ruling delivered on 8 May 2026, the Constitutional Court found that the National Assembly acted unconstitutionally when it voted in December 2022 to block an impeachment inquiry into President Cyr... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Rising Citizen Anger: South Africa’s Protests Against Illegal Immigration Intensify

In the past few days, South Africa has witnessed a significant wave of organised protests demanding action against illegal immigration. Civil society groups and community leaders are mobilising citizens around ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Julius Mkhwanazi Granted Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026, suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla were granted bail of R30,000 each by the ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Greenland-US Talks End in Impasse as European Troops Arrive to Bolster Arctic Security

High-level discussions in Washington between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland concluded without resolution on Wednesday, leaving a “fundamental disagreement” over the future of the Arctic i... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Substantial Fuel Price Drop Expected in February Amid Strong Rand and Low Oil Prices

South African motorists are poised for continued relief at the pumps in February, with early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicating significant decreases in petrol and diesel prices. Preliminary fig... Read more »
By Ellington Ngandu On Friday, December 19th, 2025

Here’s What Africa Can Learn from Foizee’s Latest Analysis

For African nations frequently grappling with political challenges similar to those unfolding in Bangladesh, Bahauddin Foizee’s analysis in the reputed ‘The Diplomat’ magazine offers invaluable insights i... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Nkosana Makate and Vodacom Reach ‘Please Call Me’ Settlement

After nearly two decades of legal battles, Vodacom Group Limited has announced a landmark out-of-court settlement with Nkosana Makate, the innovator behind the company’s “Please Call Me” servi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Prof James ‘Godo’ Mthembu Shot Dead

Prof James “Godo” Mthembu, a well-known traditional healer from KwaZulu-Natal, has reportedly been shot dead at his home in Manguzi, UMhlabuyalingana. The news of his passing was reported by Malindi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Ramaphosa’s Praise for DA Councillors Sparks ANC Backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa stirred controversy at an African National Congress (ANC) “roll call” event at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday, September 15, by praising the governance of Democratic Alliance (DA)... Read more »