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 Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. The pair had spent over a week in custody following their arrests in mid-April on charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice. The case has now been postponed to 13 May 2026, with strict conditions including surrenderin... Read more »
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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 »
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 »
By Staff Writer On Friday, July 11th, 2025

What to Expect in Ramaphosa’s Address to the Nation?

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address South Africa on July 13, 2025, at 19:00 SAST, responding to explosive allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) by KwaZulu-Natal Police Comm... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, May 29th, 2025

South Africa Mourns Death of Actor Presley Chweneyagae at 40

South Africa is reeling from the sudden passing of Tsotsi star Presley Chweneyagae on May 27, 2025, at the age of 40. Born in Mafikeng, North West, Chweneyagae rose to global fame with his raw portrayal of a yo... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Stilfontein Rescue Mission: Government Blamed For Deaths of Illegal Miners

A rescue operation has been launched in Stilfontein in the North-West after an urgent court application was brought to the High Court by a relative of one of the miners believed to be still in the depths of the... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Eskom Warns of Prolonged Power Outage in Nkanini Following Incident with Technicians

Eskom has drastically withdrawn its services from Nkanini, Khayelitsha following the robbery incident that occurred after the power utility company deployed their technicians to the town on Friday and were robb... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Routine Police Search in Tembisa Uncovers 250 SASSA Cards, Leading to Arrest of Three Suspects

Three South African males were arrested in Tembisa after their car was stopped by police for a routine search on Wednesday. What started as a routine search for the multi-disciplinary team which comprised of Ek... Read more »