Cape Town Underworld: The Rise and Fall of Mark Lifman

Cape Town’s criminal underworld lost one of its most notorious figures this Sunday when businessman Mark Lifman was shot dead outside the Garden Route Mall in George. Lifman, aged 57, was walking alone through the parking lot when gunmen targeted him in a brutal daylight attack. Sources confirmed that his body, covered in a light, silvery sheet, lay on the tarmac as forensic teams and law enforcement officials secured the area. Lifman, a figure who consistently denied links... Read more »
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By Daniel Raynolds On Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

UN Secretary-General Under Extreme Scrutiny After Meeting with Putin at BRICS Summit

The debate surrounding UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s recent attendance at the 2024 BRICS summit—that took place in Kazan, Russia, between October 22 and 24—reveals deep fractures in how inte... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

Head of Ekurhuleni Police Suspended for Allegations of Running Unofficial Police Unit.

Isaac Mapiyeye, the suspended head of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), faces serious allegations of running an unofficial “police” unit of unpaid volunteers, known as the Commun... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, October 28th, 2024

Alleged Misuse of Police Vehicles Sparks Debate Over Resource Allocation

A recent incident involving a police vehicle from Bramley Police Station allegedly operating far outside its designated area has sparked considerable debate over the use of law enforcement resources in South Af... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, October 25th, 2024

Three Arrested for Mass Shooting in Cape Town

Cape Town — In a tragic mass shooting that claimed seven lives in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, police have arrested three suspects as the province reels from a string of violent incidents believed to be gang-rela... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, October 25th, 2024

Young Karateka a Role Model for the Children Back Home

Gqeberha karateka Luchay Weideman is fast becoming the role model she yearns to be for the children in her community following a series of outstanding achievements in 2024. The 22-year-old national representati... Read more »
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By Lara Issa On Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Urgent Need for Peace Amidst Israel’s Ground Invasion of Lebanon

On October 1, 2024, Israel launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, marking a dramatic escalation in the long-standing conflict with Hezbollah. This military operation, catalyzed by a series of devasta... Read more »
By Ellington Ngandu On Friday, September 13th, 2024

Xi’s $51 Billion Pledge to Africa: A Landmark Deal or a Debt Trap?

In a sweeping announcement at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit held on September 5, 2024 in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged nearly $51 billion over the next three years to bolster Ch... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, September 9th, 2024

Popular KZN Stick Fighter Bhejane Msomi Dies in Murder-Suicide Shooting

Bhejane Msomi, a popular stick fighter from KwaZulu-Natal, has allegedly died in a murder-suicide incident that took place in his hometown of Highflats on Monday, 09 September 2024. According to various sources... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Steyn’s Troops Fighting Fit for Tough Varsity Netball Tournament

Forging ahead in times of adversity is what new Madibaz coach Jeanie Steyn is asking from her troops when they start their Varsity Netball campaign this weekend. The elite student competition, which is broadcas... Read more »