D-Day Disappointment: Coronationville Still Without Water as Morero’s Promise Expires Natalie Nyathi Coronationville residents are facing yet another day of dry taps, marking a stark failure of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to deliver on his promise made just a week ago. On September 11th, amidst escalating protests over prolonged water shortages, Morero assured the community…
Natalie Nyathi The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is set to officially commence its public hearings today at 10:00 AM at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, marking a crucial moment for South Africa’s criminal justice system. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will be the first witness to testify, presenting evidence to support…
Natalie Nyathi With local government elections looming, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a blunt message to local African National Congress (ANC) councillors: improve performance or face political ruin. Speaking at a “roll call” meeting at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on September 15, 2025, Ramaphosa emphasized the critical role councillors play in the party’s future. “Without you…
Natalie Nyathi Johannesburg is currently facing a serious water problem, with many people struggling to get enough water. The city’s old pipes and other equipment are breaking down, making it hard to deliver water to everyone. One of the main systems that supplies water, called the Commando System, is running very low. This system is…
Natalie Nyathi Johannesburg is facing a serious water crisis. Starting on Sunday, today, the city’s water reservoirs and towers will be throttled daily for 14 hours. This is happening as Johannesburg Water struggles to handle widespread outages and rising demand, prompting residents to use what little water they have carefully. Many areas are under pressure,…
Natalie Nyathi Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, has been apprehended and taken into custody as the suspect in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). The arrest followed a 33-hour manhunt and was facilitated by Robinson’s own father, who recognized his son from images…
Natalie Nyathi In a significant step towards combating corruption, the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has frozen assets worth over R370 million linked to a massive fraud syndicate operating within Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. The move comes after a lengthy investigation sparked by a courageous report from Babita Deokaran, the…
Johannesburg Residents Clash with Police Amid Water Crisis: Rubber Bullets and Tear Gas Deployed Natalie Nyathi Tensions have reached a boiling point in several Johannesburg communities as residents, deprived of consistent water supply, took to the streets in protest. The demonstrations in Westbury and Coronationville turned violent, with police resorting to tear gas and rubber…
Hostage Situation Ends in Murder-Suicide Natalie Nyathi A tense 16-hour hostage situation in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, South Africa, culminated in a tragic murder-suicide on September 10, 2025. The incident involved a 32-year-old police constable, Thapelo Mashigo, who held his 69-year-old mother and 18-year-old nephew hostage at a house in Mamelodi East. The ordeal began…
Natalie Nyathi During a recent virtual meeting, leaders from the BRICS bloc,a group of emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—expressed strong opposition to what they termed “tariff blackmail” and economic protectionism. This meeting was initiated by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and highlighted the growing challenges posed by unilateral…
