Residents of Shanono Local Government Area in Kano State are living in fear following repeated attacks by armed bandits suspected to be crossing from neighbouring Katsina State. During a press briefing on Thursday, the leader of Farin-Ruwa community, Alhaji Yahaya Bagobiri, appealed to both the federal and state governments for
A KwaZulu-Natal community has been left devastated after four members of a family — including an elderly couple and a seven-year-old child — were brutally killed in their home at Esikhawini on Monday night. According to witnesses, four armed men stormed the residence, shooting the elderly man outside before entering
Tears flowed as mourners gathered on Saturday to bid farewell to seven-year-old Aphelele Dlamini, who died after falling into a lift shaft at the HOMii building on Pixley ka Seme Street in Durban on October 18. His twin sister, Aphile, who also fell while they were playing, remains in
The Phala Phala Farm Theft Trial resumes as the court hears key witness testimony and legal arguments surrounding the 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm. Follow the developments LIVE as the proceedings unfold and the nation watches closely for new revelations. 📍 Venue: High Court of South Africa 🕘
Explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission has linked two high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) officials to a massive R1.2 billion tender corruption scandal. A witness, identified only as Witness C, told the commission that underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala claimed to have paid suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General
Former police minister Bheki Cele has made explosive allegations before Parliament, claiming that organised crime suspect Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was approached to finance a political project linked to sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged bid for the ANC presidency. Testifying at Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Cele said he was told
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues today with Witness C set to testify. The commission is investigating allegations of corruption, criminal infiltration, and political interference within South Africa’s justice system. Yesterday’s testimony by senior witnesses exposed shocking details of alleged manipulation and obstruction within the system — and today, Witness
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele faces Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system. The inquiry follows shocking allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who exposed deep-rooted issues of criminal infiltration and political meddling. Cele, who served as Minister between
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its troops successfully repelled several coordinated overnight assaults launched by terrorists across the North-East region. According to military officials, more than 50 insurgents were killed during the fierce battles that raged between midnight and 4 a.m. The attacks were carried out in Dikwa, Mafa,
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has publicly withdrawn his allegations that former Police Minister Bheki Cele received money from businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The development was announced during a parliamentary inquiry into alleged corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse SC told
