In a landmark judgment, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled that apartheid-era crimes can still be prosecuted in South Africa, affirming that apartheid is a crime against humanity and not subject to any statute of limitations. The ruling comes in the case of Christiaan Siebert Rorich and Tlhomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa, former apartheid Security Branch officers […] More
S’thembiso Mdlalose, the man who previously confessed to starting the devastating fire at the Usindiso building in Johannesburg’s CBD, is now contesting that confession, claiming it was not made voluntarily. The 31-year-old appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where his legal team announced a challenge to the confession’s admissibility. The fire, which […] More
Four of Durban’s most popular beaches have been deemed safe for swimming and other recreational activities, following recent water quality tests conducted by the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology. The approved beaches include Umhlanga Lighthouse, North Beach, uShaka Beach, and the Golden Mile, all of which passed safety assessments after water samples showed acceptable […] More
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has disavowed Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu’s recent appearance at a church service hosted by fugitive Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi. A video widely shared on social media shows Shivambu attending an Easter service at the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church alongside Bushiri. The footage has drawn sharp criticism from the public and the […] More
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape has called for urgent intervention from national government ministers following the fatal shooting of prominent taxi industry figure Mongi Titi in Cape Town. Titi, an executive member of the CATA Regional Taxi Association, was gunned down at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday. According to […] More
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly denied a report by Semafor alleging an interview with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas. In an official statement, DIRCO labelled the claims as “misinformation” and insisted that no such interview ever took place. The appointment of Jonas, following the […] More
The Western Cape government has called on residents to remain vigilant and conserve water, following forecasts indicating a drier-than-usual winter for the region. According to predictions from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the province is expected to experience below-average rainfall in the coming months, sparking concerns about a potential drought. However, authorities noted that […] More
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has expressed confidence in the resilience of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States, despite recent geopolitical strains. Lamola emphasized that the Trump administration remains “well disposed” toward South Africa, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. This affirmation comes in the wake of several […] More
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has publicly defended Julius Malema against recent criticisms, while also offering insights into South Africa’s international relations and technological developments in the region. Defense of Julius Malema In response to derogatory remarks made by Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene, who labeled Malema as a “small boy” […] More
As the Easter weekend approaches, the City of Cape Town’s Traffic Department has announced an increased deployment of officers to ensure road safety during the anticipated surge in holiday travel. The department’s initiative, known as Operation Exodus, offers free vehicle safety checks for long-distance public transport operators. These checks focus on critical safety features such […] More
Floyd Shivambu, Secretary-General of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of employing negative campaigning during the recent Ward 110 by-election in eThekwini. Despite these tactics, the MK Party secured a narrow victory, garnering 2,435 votes to the DA’s 2,413, with the African National Congress (ANC) trailing at 966 votes. […] More
Confession statements by two accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial will be admitted as evidence, Judge Nathan Erasmus ruled on Thursday. The decision follows a trial within a trial, during which co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn alleged they had been tortured by police into confessing their involvement. Appollis, Van […] More
Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has announced that preparations for a class action lawsuit on behalf of Riverlands flood victims are nearing completion. In August last year, severe floods impacted over 200 residents in Riverlands, a small farming community near Cape Town, following the collapse of four dam walls at a nearby farm […] More
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has cautioned that challenging South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) laws in court could destabilize the entire taxation system. Minister Enoch Godongwana faces legal opposition from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who have approached the Western Cape High Court seeking to overturn his […] More
South Africa’s health research sector is under severe threat following the termination of major US funding streams, particularly from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The move forms part of US President Donald Trump’s efforts to cut federal spending and end support for programmes focused on diversity, LGBTQ+ populations, and global equity — areas central […] More
The abrupt withdrawal of US health funding under President Donald Trump’s administration is dismantling health systems across Africa, leaving millions vulnerable as diseases like malaria, cholera, and mpox surge. In Nigeria’s Borno state — which accounts for a third of global malaria deaths — dozens of clinics have closed, leaving unemployed nurses like Musa Adamu […] More
