Today, March 20, 2025, the Randburg Magistrates Court dismissed the attempted murder case against Edwin Sodi after he reached an out-of-court settlement with his estranged wife, Nthateng Lerata, and the other complainant, Faizal Motlekar. Both parties indicated they no longer wished to pursue the charges. The case, which stemmed from
The Democratic Alliance (DA), a key partner in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), has called for broader consultation on ambassadorial appointments, arguing that all coalition partners should have a voice in the decision-making process. Under South Africa’s Constitution, the President, in consultation with the Minister of International Relations,
Her decision comes after she married an unemployed Nigerian man, whom she supported financially. She bought him two Mercedes-Benz cars, one with a monthly installment of R23,000, while also covering household expenses and providing for their three children. However, when she stopped supporting him financially, he left her. She also
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is set to appear before the Durban High Court tomorrow, March 20, 2025, at 10h00 AM. This follows her initial appearance at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on January 30, 2025, where she was released with a warning. The case has since been escalated to the High Court for
South Africa’s expelled Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, is set to receive a hero’s welcome upon his return to Cape Town this Sunday. Rasool was declared persona non grata by the U.S. State Department following remarks criticizing President Donald Trump and alleging his leadership fosters global white supremacist
A 25-year-old woman in Buffelsdraai, KZN, threatened to take her own life on Wednesday after being reprimanded by her husband. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was alerted around 16h13 and dispatched officers to search a nearby bush where the woman had reportedly fled. However, upon arrival, they were informed that
Limpopo police successfully thwarted a human trafficking operation, arresting 20 Ethiopian nationals being transported to Johannesburg in a Ford Ranger bakkie. The interception occurred along the N11 in Mokopane, following reports that the group had been illegally brought into South Africa via the Beitbridge Border Post. When authorities attempted to
SA slams woman for buying unemployed hubby two Mercedes A South African woman’s revelation that she purchased a Mercedes-Benz GLB for her unemployed husband has sparked significant controversy on social media. Under the TikTok handle Dr Celiwe Dada, the mother of three shared her experience of financially supporting her husband’s
Durban man sentenced to 25 years for murder of two women On March 17, 2025, the Durban High Court sentenced 31-year-old forex trader Lungani Mthethwa to 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the murders of Zizipho Gabisa and Anele Mbokazi. The two women were fatally shot on
Two additional suspects arrested in coltan scam syndicate On Monday, March 17, 2025, Snyman Shannen Shanel (33) and Mulimbi Kalume Alex (42) appeared before the Johannesburg Specialized Commercial Crimes Court at Palm Ridge, facing charges of fraud and money laundering. Their arrests occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, during an
