The main trial concerning the disappearance of Joshlin Smith is resuming this week in the Western Cape High Court, currently sitting in Saldanha. Joshlin, a six-year-old girl from Diazville, was reported missing on February 19, 2024, and has not been seen since. The case is being heard at the
Authorities have intercepted over 1,000 undocumented immigrants at the Beitbridge border post amid a sharp rise in illegal crossings and smuggling activities. Security has been heightened in the area as enforcement teams crack down on unauthorized movements. Read on: Nigeria Partners with South Africa to Boost Solid Minerals Sector Officials
Calls for probe as Mpumalanga Education Department spends R2 million on 22 laptops The Mpumalanga Department of Education is under fire after it was revealed that over R2 million was spent on just 22 laptops an average of R91,858 each intended for office-based staff and school principals. The laptops, procured
Ramaphosa considering Afrikaner appointment as U.S. Ambassador President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly weighing the appointment of an Afrikaner as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool in March 2025. According to BusinessTech, Ramaphosa and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola have narrowed the shortlist
Outrage mounts over Isencane Lengane as viewers demand cancellation following April 20 episode Moja Love ’s controversial reality series Isencane Lengane is once again at the center of public backlash after its April 20 episode aired, triggering renewed calls for the show’s cancellation over its alleged glorification of gender-based violence
SASFED slams McKenzie for ‘nepotism’ and ‘unprofessional conduct’ in Arts Sector The South African Screen Federation (SASFED) has raised the alarm over what it describes as troubling interference in the country’s creative sector by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. According to City, SASFED accused McKenzie of fostering
Cecilia Molokwane suspended by World Netball amid governance probe World Netball has suspended Cecilia Molokwane, president of Netball South Africa (NSA) and Africa Netball, over alleged breaches of governance and conduct rules. The suspension, announced on April 19, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the netball community, though specific details remain
China warns of retaliation against countries supporting U.S. trade policies China has issued a stern warning that it will retaliate against countries siding with the United States in ways that threaten China’s interests, as trade tensions between the two global superpowers continue to escalate. The warning follows the US President
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in Groblersdal, Limpopo, for allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend to death following a heated altercation. According to police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba, the incident occurred during an argument between the pair, during which the woman reportedly used a sharp object to stab the man. She
A senior figure in one of South Africa’s leading political parties is under fire after attending a church service led by a fugitive preacher accused of rape and fraud. Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, shared footage of himself at an Easter service hosted by Shepherd
