Shocking admission: accused confesses to lying under oath in Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial In a startling turn of events at the Western Cape High Court in Saldanha Bay, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, the first accused in the gripping Joshlin Smith kidnapping case, shocked the courtroom by confessing to lying under oath.
Justice Department fires 54 officials in sweeping disciplinary drive The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has fired 54 officials as part of a major internal disciplinary crackdown, marking a decisive move to reinforce integrity and accountability within the public service. In a statement released Monday, the Department said it
Four arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle rare queen ants worth $7 800 Kenyan authorities have arrested four suspects two Belgians, a Vietnamese national, and a Kenyan for attempting to smuggle approximately 5,000 queen ants out of the country. Valued at around KSh1 million ($7,800), the rare Giant African
Police have arrested Linda Hlongwa, also known as ‘Mjinja’ or ‘Putin’, a man wanted in connection with multiple serious crimes, including murder and extortion. He was apprehended in Midrand, Gauteng, after evading authorities since July 2020. Hlongwa, originally from KwaZulu-Natal, had previously been arrested for possession of a firearm
Xolani Khumalo returns to ‘Sizok’thola’ on Moja Love after charges dropped Sizok’thola, South Africa’s hard-hitting anti-drug television series, is making a return for season 4 and with it, the reinstatement of its former host, Xolani Khumalo. Khumalo’s comeback follows a significant legal development, the provisional withdrawal of all charges against
Miss Teen SA shines on global stage, reaches top 6 at Miss Teen Universe 2025 Khanyisile Mahlangu, reigning Miss Teen South Africa, proudly represented the nation at the Miss Teen Universe 2025 pageant, earning a coveted spot among the Top 6 finalists. The prestigious event took place in Punta Cana,
Convicted Kwaito star Brickz seen singing in prison choir, Sipho “Brickz” Ndlovu, the once-popular kwaito artist currently serving a 15-year sentence for the r*pe of his 16-year-old niece in 2013, has resurfaced in the public eye after a video of him performing with a prison gospel choir went viral on
A Grade 4 boy from Moriting Primary School in Limpopo has died after accidentally swallowing a pen lid on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred within the Capricorn South Education District. According to school officials, the young grade 4 learner alerted his teacher that he was struggling to breathe. He was
A tragic incident unfolded at Walter Sisulu University’s main campus in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, when a protest turned deadly. A university employee allegedly opened fire on students, killing one and injuring three others. The shooting reportedly occurred on Tuesday morning after protesters allegedly set a vehicle on fire near a
The appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States has stirred controversy in the US, following renewed attention on remarks he made several years ago about former President Donald Trump. In a speech delivered in 2020, Jonas reportedly referred to Trump using harsh terms
