Natalie Nyathi The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced Cilliers Brink as its mayoral candidate for the City of Tshwane in the upcoming local government elections. The announcement, made on August 15, 2025, signals Brink’s return to the forefront of Tshwane politics, as he seeks to regain the position he held for 18 months before being…
South Africa’s National Dialogue Kicks Off Natalie Nyathi South Africa’s National Dialogue has kicked off today, August 15, 2025, with its first National Convention, a pivotal event aimed at charting a course for the nation’s future. The convention, held at the University of South Africa’s ZK Matthews Great Hall in Pretoria, is envisioned as a…
Natalie Nyathi Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is scheduled to stand trial in November 2025 for her alleged role in inciting the July 2021 unrest that resulted in widespread public violence, looting, and destruction, primarily in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The trial is set to take place in the Durban High…
Natalie Nyathi Following a deadly attack on e-hailing drivers, residents of Soweto have taken to the streets, demanding a seven-day shutdown of Maponya Mall. The violent incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, resulted in the death of 27-year-old e-hailing driver Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase and injuries to two others. Enraged by the brazen violence, community members,…
Natalie Nyathi The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) of South Africa has strongly rejected a recent report from the U.S. State Department that claims the country’s human rights situation has significantly worsened. DIRCO described the report as “inaccurate” and “deeply flawed,” stating that it does not accurately reflect the realities of South Africa’s…
Natalie Nyathi Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has issued a strong warning to Operation Dudula regarding their ongoing campaign against undocumented immigrants seeking healthcare in South Africa. This warning follows a recent meeting between the minister and members of the anti-immigrant group, which has been blocking access to public healthcare facilities for alleged undocumented foreigners….
Natalie Nyathi In a tragic incident on Wednesday night, the shooting of e-hailing drivers outside Maponya Mall in Soweto has left one person dead and several others injured. The attack, described by Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela as a “barbaric act,” has raised serious concerns about safety in the area. The chaos unfolded when four…
Natalie Nyathi In the wake of a fire at the Department of Home Affairs building in Germiston on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has vowed to continue with the eviction of unlawful occupants in the city. The fire, suspected to be arson, broke out amidst protests related to court-ordered evictions at the…
Natalie Nyathi In a bid to mitigate the impact of recently imposed tariffs, South Africa has submitted a revised trade offer to the United States, hoping to de-escalate trade tensions and secure a more favorable economic relationship. The move comes after the Trump administration levied a 30% tariff on South African goods, the highest tariff…
Natalie Nyathi Three members of Operation Dudula, a controversial group known for its anti-immigrant stance, were released on a warning after appearing in the Orlando Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The women had been arrested for allegedly disrupting services at the Lilian Ngoyi Clinic in Diepkloof, Soweto, by denying foreign nationals access to…
