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

Cat Matlala. Image: ENCA 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 charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering linked to a R228-million SAPS tender awarded to his company, Medicare24. Under the terms of the negotiated agreement, Matlala faces a proposed 15 years of direct imprisonment, with seven years suspended, leaving an effect... Read more »
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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

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By Staff Writer On Monday, June 15th, 2026

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

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By Staff Writer On Friday, May 8th, 2026

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

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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

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 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 »