Hawks members from Durban Serious Corruption Investigation arrested a former mayor of Emadlangeni Municipality in Utrecht in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Lindile Mhlungu (42) and her accomplice, Musawenkosi Thwala (52). The two were arrested for fraud, contravention of municipal finance management Act (MFMA) and corruption. According to Hawks KZN Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel
A rural municipality in Limpopo province is determined to develop its entrance monument to attract tourists in Greater Giyani under Mopani District. The construction for a hillside sign is currently underway. However, the municipality has not yet disclosed the construction and design budget. Municipal Spokesperson Steven Mavunda confirmed to MDN
South Africa’s courtrooms have become the stage for some of the country’s most closely watched criminal proceedings, with several high profile couples standing accused in cases involving corruption, organised crime, murder plots, fraud and dramatic prison escapes. From alleged tender kingpins and senior police officials to one of the country’s
South African Maskandi music powerhouse and cultural icon Khuzani “Idlamlenze” Mpungose is officially bowing out of event promotion, declaring that their lifelong mission to empower independent artists has been fully accomplished. The visionary artist shared that their primary goal was to inspire fellow creators to find the courage to host
The Durban Magistrate’s Court has issued a firm order demanding that police bring a 34-year-old Burundian pastor before court after he allegedly launched a violent attack on actor and comedian Pastor Mjosty’s sister and her daughter. The accused man, who faces attempted murder charges, was not present during his scheduled
PRETORIA: Millions of elderly South Africans relying on the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Older Person Grant are preparing for their next payment cycle in August 2026, with beneficiaries set to receive their monthly support in just over two weeks. The next SASSA Older Person Grant payment is scheduled
MALAMULELE, LIMPOPO: A family in Malamulele is living through a nightmare after 14 year old Masingita Hlungwani vanished shortly after visiting a local salon, leaving her loved ones and community searching for answers. As schools prepare to reopen for the third term, Masingita’s classmates are expected to return to classrooms
The courtroom in Humansdorp was quiet on Monday as 69 people arrested after violent unrest in Jeffreys Bay appeared briefly before the magistrate, facing allegations linked to a protest that spiralled into chaos, looting and clashes in the Ocean View community. The accused, who face charges of trespassing and public
The courtroom fell silent as South Africa’s long running dispute over the identity and citizenship of former beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina entered another critical chapter on Monday. With her future hanging in the balance, the Department of Home Affairs and Adetshina’s legal team delivered sharply opposing versions of who she
A sprawling luxury mansion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Lamborghinis, a Bentley, exclusive Sandton properties and a boat have all become the latest casualties in one of South Africa’s most notorious public health corruption investigations. In a landmark ruling on Monday, the Johannesburg High Court ordered the final forfeiture of assets
