Philani Mzila, Author at MDNtv

Author name: Philani Mzila

Philani Mzila is a journalist and news reporter at MDNtv, covering breaking news, crime, politics, courts, entertainment, and current affairs across South Africa. He is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and fact-based reporting, with a strong focus on public interest journalism and verified information. His work includes coverage of major national developments, law enforcement, government affairs, and community stories that impact South Africans nationwide. Through consistent reporting, Philani aims to keep readers informed with credible news while upholding MDNtv's editorial standards, ethics policy, and fact-checking practices.

ENTERTAINMENT

Don Laka returns to the stage with new album ‘Invitation 2’

Philani Mzila / August 20, 2026

Don Laka is making a grand return to the music scene with a brand-new 24-track album titled Invitation 2, bridging […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Mayonie Open Air adds L’vovo Derrango to Durban artist lineup

Philani Mzila / August 20, 2026

Mayonie Open Air is set to ignite Durban! With only a few days left before this highly anticipated event makes

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has raised serious concerns regarding allegations of illicit financial flows involving the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Federal Finance Chairperson and Member of Parliament, Mark Burke.

POLITICS

DA Federal Finance Chairperson under scrutiny over R4 Billion allegations

Philani Mzila / August 20, 2026

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has raised serious concerns regarding allegations of illicit financial flows involving the Democratic Alliance’s (DA)

Courts & Crime

DJ Warras murder trial postponed over legal fees as police search for Co-accused

Philani Mzila / August 20, 2026

The Johannesburg High Court has granted a final postponement for the pre-trial conference of Victor Majola, the alleged mastermind behind

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the effective 18-year imprisonment sentence imposed by the Polokwane High Court on Mbusiseni Ngubane (49)

Courts & Crime

Wanted 2009 rape suspect arrested after 17 years on the run

Philani Mzila / August 20, 2026

The Free State Provincial Tracking Team in the Free State has successfully apprehended a long-sought suspect wanted in connection with

Former Eskom employee and five individuals, together with three companies convicted, following a multi-million-rand investigation involving fraud and money laundering.

Courts & Crime

Former Eskom employee and three others convicted in multi-million -rand fraud and money laundering case

Philani Mzila / August 20, 2026

Former Eskom employee and five individuals, together with three companies convicted, following a multi-million-rand investigation involving fraud and money laundering.

The KwaZulu-Natal Community Police Board led a “Ladies Empowerment Programme” for the financial year 2026/2027 at the Onomo Hotel on Wednesday evening.

Featured

Kwazulu-Natal community police board empowers women through ladies empowerment programme

Philani Mzila / August 20, 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Community Police Board led a “Ladies Empowerment Programme” for the financial year 2026/2027 at the Onomo Hotel on

Former Jozini Municipality Mayor, Mfananaye Mathe, has launched a scathing attack on the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), accusing it of failing dismally to provide clean water to the residents of Manufacture.

POLITICS

‘King of Mayors’ Slams IFP-led coalition over Mkhanyakude water crisis

Philani Mzila / August 18, 2026

Former Jozini Municipality Mayor, Mfananaye Mathe, has launched a scathing attack on the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), accusing it of

Courts & Crime

Men allegedly using Verulam cemetery for indecent acts

Philani Mzila / August 18, 2026

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) has received multiple complaints from residents in the Verulam Central Business District (CBD), KwaZulu-Natal, regarding

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has completely denied having any personal or professional relationship with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

ENTERTAINMENT

“Cat’ Matlala tells Madlanga Commission he has never met Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

Philani Mzila / August 17, 2026

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has completely denied having any personal or professional relationship with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Testifying

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