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-year-old Uyajola 9/9 host is facing serious criminal allegations, including kidnapping, the unlawful discharge of a firearm, and defeating the ends of justice. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the incident unfolded ar... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Sunday, June 14th, 2026

George Kusche and Gerda Steyn Crowned 2026 Comrades Marathon Champions

PIETERMARITZBURG – South African runners dominated the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon on Sunday as George Kusche and Gerda Steyn produced historic performances to claim victory in the world-famous ultr... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

MK Party Suspends Nhlamulo Ndhlela’s Membership After Axing Him as MP

Durban – In a sudden and dramatic political shake-up, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has formally suspended the membership of its former national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, just a day after st... 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

A Century of Wonder: Sir David Attenborough Celebrates 100th Birthday

LONDON – May 8, 2026 marks a historic milestone as the world celebrates the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist whose calm, almost-whispered narrations have served as the soundt... 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 Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Kaizer Chiefs Stall the Sundowns Machine

The final whistle at Loftus Versfeld on the 6th of May didn’t just end a football match, it reignited a title race that many thought was over. Kaizer Chiefs managed to walk away with a 1-1 draw against Ma... 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 Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Madibaz Aim for Semis as Varsity Cup Hopes Fade

The fact that the Madibaz went down with all guns blazing as they stumbled to their third loss in the FNB Varsity Shield last Friday just about drew a smile from coach David Manuel. Not that he is happy with hi... Read more »