Africa must forge path to self-sufficiency, says Finance Minister Godongwana Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has urged African nations to pursue self-sufficiency as a shield against global geopolitical instability. Speaking at a regional economic forum, Godongwana emphasized the need for innovative strategies to reduce reliance on volatile external markets. “Africa cannot
Police link Olorato Mongale’s murder to syndicate targeting women in malls The South African Police Service (SAPS) has identified three suspects in the brutal murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale as part of a criminal syndicate preying on women, particularly in shopping malls. The suspects, Fezile Ngubane, Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya, and
Six teens arrested in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga for murder of fellow pupil Police in Elukwatini have arrested six teenagers, aged 16 to 19, in connection with the brutal murder of Mcedisi Christopher Nhlapho, a 19-year-old grade 12 pupil. The incident occurred on May 27 in Tjakastad, near Elukwatini, when Nhlapho was
In a powerful show of justice, Judge Nathan Erasmus has sentenced Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn to life imprisonment for their roles in the chilling kidnapping and trafficking of missing child Joshlin Smith. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, brings some relief to a nation gripped by
Kim Towne’s life was meant to be one of hope, adventure, and love. Born and raised in Parklands, Cape Town, the 32-year-old teacher chased her dreams across the globe, eventually finding herself in Dubai. That’s where she met Alexander Towne—a U.S. military man who swept her off her feet. What
The Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism confirms the appointment of six members of the Free State Consumer Affairs Court. The said court officials were sworn in today by Chief Magistrate, Mr Cornelius Mokgobo at DESTEA Head office. The department has taken a significant step forward
Former HOD of the Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works, Mr Motlalepule Elia Selemela, Ms Ruth Palm and former directors of Babereki consulting, Ms Lorencia Crause, Mr Louis Adriaab Van Niekerk, Mr Edward Charles Petzer and Mr Moyahi Winston Modisa, made a brief appearance before Kimberley Magistrates Court on
Terry Pheto mourns Presley Chweneyagae: “We Shared an Unforgettable Moment” Acclaimed actress Terry Pheto has shared a heartfelt tribute to her Tsotsi co-star Presley Chweneyagae, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 27, at the age of 40. Pheto, who starred alongside Chweneyagae in the 2005 Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, South
Hawks arrest former municipal official and service provider in R530,000 fraud case The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in Welkom has arrested a former municipal accounting officer and a service provider, along with his company, in connection with a R530,000 fraud case dating back to 2019. Free State Hawks
Wheelchair user removed after overnight protest at Maluti-A-Phofung municipal offices Ratselane, popularly known as Ntata Maletsatsi, a wheelchair user and resident of Ward 09 in the Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality (Qwaqwa), spent the night at the municipal offices in protest after being denied assistance by Executive Mayor Cllr Malekola Melato. Ratselane
