Former Kaizer Chiefs Star Brian Abbas Amidu Arrested in Major Zimbabwe Drug Bust
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Brian Abbas Amidu has been arrested in Zimbabwe following a massive drug bust along the Kwekwe–Kadoma Highway, local authorities confirmed this week. The 35-year-old footballer, who…
President Ramaphosa Declares Economic Emergency, Launches 10-Point Plan to Revive South Africa’s Economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared an “economic emergency” in South Africa as the government unveiled a sweeping 10-point economic recovery plan to stimulate growth, create jobs, and restore confidence in…
Mkhwanazi Exposes Alleged Money Link Between Former Police Minister Bheki Cele and Underworld Figure
In a dramatic turn during Parliament’s ongoing probe into systemic corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has directly linked former Police…
Uber Driver Shoots 16-Year-Old Girl Multiple Times After Canceled Trip
A 16-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being shot multiple times by an Uber driver during an argument over a canceled trip outside a Waffle House in Dunwoody,…
Mkhwanazi Questions Minister Mchunu’s Role in Classifying Ipid’s Phala Phala Report
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has publicly questioned Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s decision to classify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) report on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm scandal…
Saul Saltzman, Son of Dis-Chem Founder, Resigns as Executive Director Amid Leadership Transition
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has announced that Saul Saltzman, the son of company founder Ivan Saltzman, has officially resigned as an executive director, signalling a deeper phase in the group’s leadership transition.…
Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Urges Parliament to Probe Robert McBride and Paul O’Sullivan Over Corruption Allegations
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has called on Parliament to launch a formal probe into former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride and prominent forensic investigator Paul…
President Ramaphosa Grants Official Funeral for Late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa Following Death in Paris
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly granted an official funeral for South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, following his tragic death in Paris last week. Mthethwa, the former Minister of…
Tesla Sets Sales Record as Tax Credit Expiry Clouds Demand
Tesla posted a record quarter of vehicle sales but saw its share price dip as investors questioned the sustainability of the growth now that U.S. federal EV subsidies have expired.…
‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’ Cast Leaves Fans Asking: Where Is Janet Jackson?
Tyler Perry has officially started production on the highly anticipated third installment of his hit franchise, Why Did I Get Married? But while familiar faces are returning — and one…
FNB Sparks Backlash After Mid-Year eBucks Rule Change
First National Bank (FNB) has left thousands of its customers outraged after announcing a mid-year change to its eBucks earning rules, only four months after its standard annual update. The…
Former Home Affairs Official Dawn Pieterson Convicted of Fraud and Corruption in Northern Cape
A former Department of Home Affairs official has been convicted of multiple counts of fraud and corruption after abusing her position to illegally benefit from funeral policies linked to unsuspecting…
South Africa Pushes for Release of Mandla Mandela as SAMA Cuts Ties with Israeli Counterpart
The South African government has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Mandla Mandela and four other citizens reportedly detained by Israeli forces during a humanitarian flotilla mission to…
Judge Sentences Sean “Diddy” Combs to 50 Months in Federal Prison
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and a 500,000 USD…
Toyota South Africa CEO Urges Tax Reform to Curb Soaring Car Prices
The cost of owning a new car in South Africa has reached unprecedented levels, and Toyota South Africa CEO Andrew Kirby believes government tax policy is partly to blame. Speaking…
Tyrese Gibson Charged in Atlanta After Dog Mauling Incident
Atlanta, Georgia — Actor and musician Tyrese Gibson has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty following a dog attack that left a neighbor’s pet dead. According to Fulton County…
Tebogo G Mashego’s Family Speaks on Mental Health Concerns, Requests Privacy
The family of popular South African musician Tebogo G Mashego, best known for his hit Biri Marung, has issued a statement addressing growing concerns about his mental health. In the…
Coastal & Waterways Tourism Investment Summit 2025 Marks a Turning Point for South Africa’s Blue Economy
The Coastal & Waterways Tourism Investment Summit 2025, hosted in Hartbeespoort, North West, concluded with a strong call for unity, innovation, and investment to unlock the full potential of South…
Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal: SIU Uncovers R2 Billion Looted Through Syndicates
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has blown the lid off what it calls a “devastating plunder of public funds” at Tembisa Hospital, exposing a vast web of corruption that has…
Tourism Leaders Urge Unity and Investment to Unlock South Africa’s Inland Waterways
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Hon. Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu, has urged government, business, and communities to join forces in unlocking the untapped potential of South Africa’s inland waterways. Speaking at…
