Natalie Nyathi Residents of Westbury and Coronationville are threatening to take to the streets once again to protest ongoing water supply issues, after a planned meeting with Joburg Water officials failed to materialize. Community leaders met with representatives from Mayor Dada Morero’s office on Thursday, but Joburg Water representatives were absent, sparking further frustration and…
Fort Hare University Suspends Operations After Violent Student Protests Natalie Nyathi The University of Fort Hare has suspended all operations after violent protests at its Alice campus. This decision follows the burning of the administration and student affairs buildings, raising serious safety concerns. The protests began over the university’s plan to appoint an interim Student…
Natalie Nyathi The community of Alexandra is in mourning following the death of Vincent “Vinny” Ndima, a well-known businessman and community leader, who was killed in a hail of bullets in the early hours of October 6, 2025, yesterday. The family is now seeking answers as police investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Ndima, 49,…
Natalie Nyathi South Africa is in mourning following the death of its Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who was found dead in Paris on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The 58-year-old former minister reportedly fell from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, prompting an ongoing investigation by French authorities. Post-mortem results are expected by…
Natalie Nyathi Gauteng police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. The incident occurred in the hospital’s parking area on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025. According to reports, the victim had been visiting a friend at the medical facility. Upon returning to his vehicle, he was attacked and…
Crime Intelligence Head Alleges ‘Big Five’ Cartel Has Penetrated South Africa’s Political Sphere Natalie Nyathi The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard explosive testimony from Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo, alleging that a powerful criminal syndicate known as the ‘Big Five’ has infiltrated South Africa’s political sphere, as well as law enforcement and private security…
Natalie Nyathi Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and his former bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, are awaiting a court’s decision today in a case about a firearm. The East London Magistrate’s Court is expected to give its judgment, which could have big consequences for Malema and his political career. The case goes…
Natalie Nyathi Thousands of protesters marched through Cape Town, yesterday ,urging the South African government to take decisive action against Israel, including cutting diplomatic and economic ties, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protesters, representing a broad coalition of civil society groups, religious organizations, and political parties, delivered a memorandum to parliament outlining…
Joburg Residents Urged to Exercise Caution as Rainy Weather Hits Gauteng Natalie Nyathi As Gauteng braces for a weekend of showers and thunderstorms, Joburg Emergency Services is urging residents, especially motorists, to exercise caution. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast persistent rainy weather across the region, increasing the risk of localized flooding and…
KwaZulu-Natal Residents on High Alert as Province Braces for a Week of Severe Weather Natalie Nyathi KwaZulu-Natal residents are on high alert as the South African Weather Service has issued warnings for disruptive rainfall and severe thunderstorms across the province. Disaster management teams have been activated, and communities are urged to take necessary precautions to…
