Taxi driver and passenger shot dead in Waterloo, KZN A taxi driver and a passenger were shot and killed in a violent attack on Masingana Road in Phase 6, Waterloo, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday evening. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to the scene at around 19h36 after being alerted by
Afro-soul singer Yolanda ‘Yallunder’ Nyembezi dies at 30..🕊 Afro-soul singer and songwriter Yolanda Nyembezi, known professionally as Yallunder, has passed away at the age of 30. Her manager, Lerato Sejeng, confirmed that she died on Thursday at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg. Born on August 23, 1994, in Bizana,
U.S. bans South African ambassador amid rising diplomatic tensions U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has officially banned South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, declaring him persona non grata and barring him from the country. Rubio announced the decision in a post on X, accusing Rasool of
Hawks nab fraud suspect in illegal investment scheme The Gqeberha Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team, working alongside the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), apprehended 45-year-old Rudolph Johannes Petrus De Meyer on March 12, 2025, in connection with allegations of fraud and money laundering. De Meyer’s arrest follows a detailed investigation by
Presidency responds to Rasool’s expulsion, emphasizes diplomatic decorum The South African Presidency has acknowledged the expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the United States, calling the development “regrettable.” In an official statement, the Presidency urged all relevant stakeholders to uphold diplomatic decorum while addressing the matter. It reaffirmed South Africa’s
SAHRC demands R150K and public apology from Nota Baloyi over controversial remarks Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi, a prominent South African music executive, is facing legal action from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following his controversial remarks on the Hustlers Corner SA podcast. The commission has issued a letter of
Thulisile “Thuli” Phongolo is making a highly anticipated return to Generations: The Legacy, the soapie that first brought her into the limelight. The actress and DJ will reprise her role as Namhla Diale, a character she portrayed from 2014 until her exit in 2018. Fans, who have long missed her
Case postponed: Police Sergeant arrested for multiple counts of murder, including that of her husband, and for kidnapping The case against Police Sergeant Nyiko Nyathi (42), stationed at Bushbuckridge SAPS, has been postponed to Monday, 17 March 2025. Nyathi, who surrendered herself to authorities on 10 March 2025, appeared in
Johannes Khoza, 45, appeared in Mbibane Magistrate’s Court on 10 March 2025, facing charges of attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The case was postponed to 7 May 2025 for further proceedings. Khoza’s first court appearance occurred on 3 March 2025, and he has remained in custody since
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has filed a Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) application demanding the release of the Gauteng Department of Social Development’s adjudication report for Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs). This move comes after ongoing delays in funding for NPOs in the province, which has impacted essential services
