SA Specialist Programme Empowers Tourism Professionals Ahead of Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026
South African Tourism is encouraging tourism professionals and exhibitors attending the Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026 to enrol in its free SA Specialist online training programme, designed to…
Texts Reveal Alleged Links Between Shadrack Sibiya and ‘Big Five’ Cartel at Madlanga Commission
WhatsApp messages presented at the Madlanga commission suggest a police officer acted as a go-between linking deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to alleged “big five” cartel figures, raising serious…
South African Tourism Partners With Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026
South African Tourism has become an official partner of the Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026, supporting sustainable coastal and maritime tourism and sponsoring the Trade Market Networking Event…
Soweto Marathon Runner Dies After Being Hit by Taxi, Murder Charge Considered
A Soweto Marathon runner has died after being struck by a taxi during the race. Prosecutors are considering upgrading the charge against the driver from culpable homicide to murder, raising…
Melinda Gates Breaks Silence After Being Named in Epstein Files
Melinda French Gates has broken her silence after being named in the latest Epstein files, reflecting on the pain it resurfaced from her marriage to Bill Gates and stressing that…
Cousin Allegedly Steals R421,000 RAF Payout From Blind Soweto Man in One Day
A Soweto man has been charged after allegedly draining his blind cousin’s R421,000 Road Accident Fund payout in a single day, leaving the disabled victim unable to afford medical care.
Donald Trump Signs Last-Minute AGOA Extension, Preserving Duty-Free African Exports
US President Donald Trump has signed a one-year extension of AGOA, restoring duty-free access for African exports and easing trade disruption fears.
Free State Father Charged After Six-Year-Old Son Found Dead Under Bed
A Free State man has been charged with murder after his six-year-old son was found dead under a bed following a community search.
Gauteng Government Clarifies Reinstatement of Suspended Senior Officials
The Gauteng Provincial Government has clarified why suspended senior officials were reinstated and reassigned while disciplinary processes continue.
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UK’s Peter Mandelson to Resign from House of Lords Amid Epstein Investigation
British politician Peter Mandelson will resign from the House of Lords as UK police assess allegations linked to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Leonard Lekgetho Appointed Acting Head of SIU as Anti-Corruption Fight Continues
President appoints Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho as Acting Head of the SIU, marking continuity in South Africa’s fight against corruption and maladministration.
FIFA PResident Gianni Infantino insists Donald Trump “deserves” controversial FIFA Peace Prize despite criticism
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended awarding the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, saying he “objectively deserves it,” while also apologising for a separate comment about…
Bravo Le Roux’s family confirms cause of death, reigniting calls for mental health awareness
The family of South African rapper Bravo Le Roux has confirmed that he died by suicide in Switzerland, sparking renewed conversations around mental health in the creative industry.
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly refuses to play for Al-Nassr amid dispute with Saudi football bosses
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly refusing to play for Al-Nassr after becoming frustrated with squad investment and Saudi Pro League financial decisions, according to Portuguese media.
‘We Want That Chapter Behind Us’ — SA Couple Who Worked on Epstein’s Island Speak Out
A South African couple from Jeffreys Bay who spent nearly a decade working on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island say they want to move on, denying knowledge of abuse amid renewed…
PetroSA in Talks With SARS as R4.5bn Tax Debt Threatens Mossel Bay GTL Refinery
PetroSA is negotiating with SARS over a R4.5bn tax debt that could see its Mossel Bay GTL refinery attached, as the state oil firm’s financial crisis deepens.
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Demands Answers Over Withdrawn IPID Probe at Madlanga Commission
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has called on the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) to account for what he describes as a deeply irregular investigation that was launched…
Russian Intelligence Alleges France Approved Removal of ‘Unwanted Leaders’ in Africa
Russia’s foreign intelligence agency has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of approving covert plans to destabilise and remove African leaders France considers undesirable.
South Africa’s Tyla Wins Second Grammy for Best African Music Performance
South African pop star Tyla has won her second Grammy Award, taking home Best African Music Performance for her hit single “Push to Start”.
JMPD Arrests Pakistani National for Impersonating Medical Practitioner in Midrand
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit has arrested a 50-year-old Pakistani national for allegedly impersonating a registered medical practitioner at a medical clinic in Midrand. The arrest…
