South African prosecutors have announced plans to appeal the recent court ruling that acquitted Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso of rape charges, a verdict that has ignited national outrage and reignited discussions on gender-based violence in the country. Omotoso, a televangelist and head of the Jesus Dominion International church, was
South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called out misinformation being spread about the country and extended an open invitation to former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit and see the truth for himself. Speaking at the Africa Travel Indaba in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, Mashatile addressed Trump’s recent claims
Hawks raid Pretoria High Court over fake Court Notices for undocumented migrants The Hawks, South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, carried out a dramatic search and seizure operation at the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday morning in connection with a widening corruption probe involving fraudulent court documents. Led by
Repairs begin on Lillian Ngoyi Street as Usindiso Building remains neglected Repairs have commenced on Lillian Ngoyi Street, formerly Bree Street, in Johannesburg’s CBD, nearly two years after a major explosion disrupted local businesses and caused significant economic losses. The rehabilitation follows sustained calls for action from various stakeholders, including
A group of 49 white South Africans has arrived in Washington, marking the start of a controversial refugee initiative launched under former President Donald Trump. The group, mainly Afrikaners, left Johannesburg on Sunday and is expected to settle in Texas. The move has sparked diplomatic tensions between South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to meet with US President Donald Trump following the arrival of 49 Afrikaners in America under a special refugee arrangement. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan on Monday, Ramaphosa stated that the migrants do not meet the internationally recognized criteria for refugee
A suspected robber was killed on Monday afternoon while trying to escape after allegedly robbing two men in Verulam, north of Durban. According to Prem Balram, spokesperson for Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), officers responded to reports of a pedestrian being knocked down on the R102 northbound lane near
IMPOSTER APPEARED IN COURT The 42 year old accused, Thabo Theletsane appeared before the Hatfield Magistrates court on charges of impersonating a police officer — specifically, the National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and fraud. National Hawks Spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said His appearance was as
SWIFT POLICE ACTION LEADS TO RECOVERY OF ALLEGED STOLEN LIVESTOCK Two males aged 28 and 45 were arrested after they were found in possession of suspected stolen cattle. It is alleged that on Sunday, 11 May 2025, members attached to Bultfontein Stocktheft Unit and Welkom K9 received and traced information
The quiet of Hoveni village in Limpopo was shattered late Friday night when terror swept through its homes, leaving behind broken doors, wounded bodies, and hearts full of anguish. Between 11:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., two armed men moved through the village like shadows, forcing their way into seven
