Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Demands Answers Over Withdrawn IPID Probe at Madlanga Commission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…
General Lesetja Senona Removed as KZN Hawks Head After Madlanga Commission Testimony
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona has been removed from office following his controversial testimony at the Madlanga Commission regarding his links to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Jeandre Gaffoor Dies: Stellenbosch FC Young Midfielder Passes Away in Cape Town
Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the death of DStv Diski Challenge midfielder Jeandre Gaffoor, who is believed to have drowned in Cape Town at the age of 20.
Donald Trump Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah After Grammy Awards Remarks
US President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following remarks made during the 2026 Grammy Awards.
BMW Warns Cheap Chinese and Indian Car Imports Could Damage SA’s Used-Car Market
BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen warns that an influx of cheap Chinese and Indian cars could harm South Africa’s used-car market and cost jobs.
Sefako Makgatho University Vice-Chancellor Under Pressure Over Alleged R36 Million Tender Corruption
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Vice-Chancellor Professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus is facing mounting pressure over alleged irregularities in a R36 million student transport tender.
Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Career Day 2026 Empowers Students for Blue Economy Careers at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
The Career Day at Africa’s Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026 connects tourism students with real opportunities in the blue economy, maritime careers, and sustainable coastal tourism through partnerships with…
Doctors Suspended After Patient Dies During Cosmetic Procedure in Paris
Two plastic surgeons have been suspended and fined following the death of a patient during a cosmetic procedure at a private clinic in Paris. The patient, a 65-year-old man, died…
Spotify Paid Out Over R200 Billion to Music Industry in 2025, Driving Global Revenue Growth
Spotify says it paid more than R200 billion to the global music industry in 2025, the largest annual payout in history, as streaming revenue growth outpaced other income sources and…
Senegal and Morocco Face Heavy CAF Fines After Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final
Senegal and Morocco have both been fined heavily by the Confederation of African Football following misconduct during the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat, with suspensions handed to coaches and players…
Foot-and-Mouth Vaccine Dispute Escalates as Sakeliga Demands Urgent Legal Response from Steenhuisen
The dispute over South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease vaccination strategy has intensified, with Sakeliga giving Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen until 30 January to respond to a legal demand challenging state control…
South Africa Declares Israel’s Chargé d’Affaires Persona Non Grata, Orders Exit Within 72 Hours
South Africa has formally declared Israel’s chargé d’affaires, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country. The decision was announced on Friday by the Department…
Thabo Bester Transferred to eBongweni Supermax in KZN, Where ‘Cat’ Matlala Is Also Held
Convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester has been moved to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in KwaZulu-Natal, joining murder-accused businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, as the Department of Correctional Services tightens…
US Returns to Africa with Investment-First Strategy as Global Competition for Influence Grows
The United States is reshaping its engagement with Africa, shifting from aid-driven relations to an investment-first strategy focused on infrastructure, trade and private sector partnerships as competition for influence on…
Melania Trump Documentary Faces Weak Box Office Opening Amid Low Ticket Sales
A new documentary centred on Melania Trump is projected to have a difficult start at the box office, with weak advance ticket sales in the US and UK raising questions…
Julius Malema Slams Donald Trump at EFF Plenum, Accuses US of Global Imperialism
EFF leader Julius Malema used the EFF Plenum 2026 to criticise US President Donald Trump and American foreign policy, accusing the United States of imperialism, global destabilisation and economic exploitation,…
Ramaphosa Acts on Madlanga Commission Findings as Charges Follow Against Senior Police Officials
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the Madlanga Commission’s interim findings, triggering criminal referrals, disciplinary action and the creation of a special police task team to tackle corruption within law enforcement.
