Nkandla Architect Under Fire

The architect allegedly in charge of inflating the Nkandla upgrade cost to in excess of R246 million, Minenhle Makhanya, has been singled out by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the primary reason for why the cost of the upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s homestead in KwaZulu-Natal were so much higher than what was originally planned. The SIU has filed a summons for Makhanya at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg and allegedly hope to reclaim more th... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

One Shot in iStore Robbery at Cresta Mall

One person was shot and several shoppers and shop owners were left in shock after a store was robbed at the Cresta Shopping Mall which is north west of Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. According to eye witnes... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

Zimbabwean Permits will be Renewed – Minister Malusi Gigaba

The minister of Home Affairs, Mr Malusi Gigaba, on Tuesday made remarks that settled the nerves of many Zimbabweans resident and working in South Africa to the effect that the Dispensation of Zimbabweans Projec... Read more »
By Robert On Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

SIU Report on Nkandla in Final Stages

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU)  has announced that it is with almost certainty that they will present their final report on the president’s upgrades at his private Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Nata... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, August 11th, 2014

The Oscar Pistorius Trial: Who is This Judge?

Judge Thokozile Masipa has heard all the evidence and witnesses that the prosecution and defence care to present before her as well as the two sides’ arguments on the case. However, who is this lady who h... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, August 10th, 2014

Fake Passports and Illegal Crossing Points as Home Affairs Tightens its Borders

As the economic meltdown continues in neighboring countries, some people are resorting to hook and crook to make ends meet. It was revealed that some business people in neighboring Zimbabwe have started operati... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, August 8th, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Trial: Closing Arguments

Oscar Pistorius is on trial for the gunning down of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on the morning of Valentine’s Day in 2013. According to the state, the couple had an argument the night before and, in a ... Read more »
By Robert On Friday, August 8th, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Trial: Latest

The infamous murder trial of South African Paralympian athlete, Oscar Pistorius, resumed on Thursday in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The court resumed in order to hear both the state’s and Pi... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

The Mandela Feud Rages On – Winnie Fights for Qunu Home

In a move that promises to destabilise an already strained family, Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, was reported on Wednesday as intending to challenge the will that was left by her lat... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

Action Being Taken Against ‘Blackface’ Students

The University of Pretoria has stated that action is being taken against the two students who allegedly dressed up as domestic workers and painted their faces and arms black, the university stated on Wednesday.... Read more »