The murder case against a 54-year-old residence manager accused of fatally shooting a Walter Sisulu University student has been postponed until May 2 for a formal bail application. The accused, Manelisi Mampane, appeared in court following the death of Sisonke Mbolekwa during a student protest over poor living conditions.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance begins key diplomatic visit to India amid trade tensions U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in New Delhi, India on Monday for a four-day diplomatic visit aimed at reinforcing ties with India against the backdrop of rising global trade tensions. The visit marks a pivotal
An off-duty police officer has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man outside a tavern in Bakenberg, Limpopo. The incident occurred around 2am on Monday, reportedly following a heated altercation between the officer and the victim while they were driving. According to police, the confrontation escalated
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
