South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting renewed calls for vigilance among those who may have recently interacted with him. The announcement was confirmed on Thursday, with officials indicating that the minister is in good spirits and recovering well. Tau has
Massive movement at Lebombo highlights South Africa’s immigration enforcement efforts A major cross-border operation unfolded at the Lebombo Port of Entry on Tuesday as South African authorities facilitated the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals, marking one of the largest single-day repatriation movements recorded at the busy border crossing. The large-scale
PIETERMARITZBURG – The internal battle for control and legitimacy within the National Freedom Party (National Freedom Party) in KwaZulu-Natal has intensified, with legal proceedings at the Pietermaritzburg High Court placing the future of expelled provincial leader Mbali Shinga under the spotlight. The case, heard on Wednesday, centres on Shinga, the
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
