UPDATE: Preliminary Findings Suggest St Stithians Schoolgirl Was Murdered, Boyfriend Died by Suicide

Mpumalanga police have released preliminary findings in the deaths of two teenagers connected to St Stithians College, whose bodies were found together at a lodge in Sabie on Monday, 3 August 2026. Cameron Waldeck-Cooks, 17, a Grade 11 pupil at St Stithians Girls’ College, and her boyfriend Ethan Coetzee, 19, a 2025 matriculant of St Stithians Boys’ College, were discovered by a cleaner in the same bedroom at the Waterval Self-Catering Holiday Home. According to p... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Friday, August 7th, 2026

Two St Stithians College Students Found Dead at Mpumalanga Lodge

Johannesburg’s St Stithians College is mourning the deaths of two young people connected to the school after their bodies were discovered together in a room at a lodge in Sabie, Mpumalanga, on Monday, 3 A... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Monday, July 13th, 2026

“Cat” Matlala Withdraws From Plea Deal in R228m SAPS Fraud Case

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) attempt to secure a cooperative plea and sentencing agreement with alleged organized crime figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala officially collapsed on Mond... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Thursday, June 25th, 2026

‘Cat’ Matlala Turns State Witness in R228M SAPS Corruption Case

Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has entered into a proposed Section 105A Plea and Sentence Agreement at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, pleading guilty to seven ch... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Tongaat Hulett Saved from Liquidation in Last-Minute Rescue Deal with IDC and Vision Group

Tongaat Hulett has narrowly avoided liquidation after the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Vision Group struck a binding agreement that will inject fresh capital, restructure debt, and secure thousa... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

Jub Jub Granted R5000 Bail Following Urgent Application

Media personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has been released from custody after the Johannesburg High Court granted him bail following an urgent application on Youth Day. According to Sunday Worl... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 15th, 2026

Jub Jub Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

South African television presenter and musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has once again found himself in severe legal jeopardy following a dramatic arrest in Edenvale on Sunday morning. The 45-ye... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, May 8th, 2026

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Faces Backlash Over “Language Equality” Remarks Involving Zulu King

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is facing intense criticism following remarks she made during a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday, 7 May 2026. She suggested she would only learn isiZulu once the... Read more »
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 »