Police breakthrough brings hope amid tensions and bloodshed in Mossel Bay informal settlements A major breakthrough has been made in the murder investigation of 18-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, whose tragic death sent shockwaves through the KwaNonqaba community over the weekend. Police confirmed that a 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday evening
Authorities say online messages encouraging unrest could lead to criminal charges under the Cybercrimes Act. As KwaZulu-Natal prepares for another wave of public demonstrations, police have issued a stark warning to residents: think before you post. Authorities say they are closely monitoring social media platforms and public communications after detecting
A 40-year-old Bangladeshi businessman was shot and killed inside his own shop in Nqutu, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday evening in what police describe as a targeted armed robbery that left the local community shaken and renewed national concern over the safety of foreign nationals running small businesses in South Africa’s rural
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Eastern Cape is baffled after learning about concerning reports regarding the alleged disappearance of approximately R80,000 linked to the office of the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Vuyisile Ncata. The EFF EC said while investigations must be allowed to take their course and no
The African National Congress has recalled Douglas Seleke Maimane from his deployment as Executive Mayor and Proportional Representation Councillor of the Madibeng Local Municipality, with immediate effect. The recall, taken by the ANC North West Provincial Executive Committee, has the concurrence and authority of the Office of the Secretary General.
Parliament has officially launched the Section 89 impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa today, with the newly formed 31-member committee holding its first sitting and electing a chairperson as its opening order of business. The committee, established following a Constitutional Court ruling linked to the Phala Phala matter, will now
Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni has quietly stepped down days after a complaint was filed against her for striking the Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni case off the roll, meaning she may never face disciplinary action. Tonjeni retired on Friday, 29 May 2026, and reportedly celebrated with a farewell party at a three-star
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested the All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to police reports, they were conducting patrols along the N3 when they noticed that the traffic was
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has confirmed that the six players who missed out on Bafana Bafana’s final World Cup squad will travel to Mexico for the team’s opening match against the hosts. In partnership with Old School, McKenzie will send goalkeepers Brandon Petersen and Brooklyn Poggenpoel, midfielders Patrick Maswanganyi and
South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup has descended into fresh chaos, with over 20 members of the Bafana Bafana travelling party, including the majority of players, still stranded after the United States Embassy in Johannesburg failed to process their visas in time. The planned Sunday evening departure (31
