Natalie Nyathi Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of Parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, is currently on trial in the Durban High Court. She faces charges of inciting violence and terrorism related to social media posts she made during the July 2021 unrest in South Africa. The MK…
Natalie Nyathi A devastating fire in the Steve Biko informal settlement in Etwatwa has resulted in the deaths of five family members, including both parents and their three children. The incident occurred on the night of November 9, just before midnight. Emergency services received a call and promptly dispatched crews from the Etwatwa fire station…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has been appointed as the interim chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This decision comes after Madagascar stepped down from the chair due to political instability in the country. SADC expressed its thanks to Ramaphosa for taking on this important role during a virtual summit…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa is defending the clean-up efforts happening in Johannesburg as the city gets ready for the G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 22-23. He acknowledges that the city has faced many problems with service delivery but believes this clean-up is important to welcome world leaders and can set a standard for future…
Natalie Nyathi The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has suspended its Deputy President and parliamentary leader, Dr. John Hlophe. This announcement was made on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, following internal conflicts over leadership decisions in the party. Hlophe was suspended after he removed Colleen Makhubele as the Chief Whip in Parliament and replaced her with Des van…
The South African Police Service is still waiting for a statement from businessman Brown Mogotsi regarding an alleged attempt on his life that occurred on Monday night in Vosloorus. Mogotsi, a controversial figure linked to allegations of police corruption, has not presented himself to the Vosloorus Police Station to provide his account of the incident….
Nyathi Natalie Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo is scheduled to resume his testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria today. This comes after a month-long break due to an illness that caused him to halt his testimony on October 1. The commission, led by retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is investigating allegations of criminality,…
National Police Commissioner Vows Action Amid Corruption Allegations Natalie Nyathi The community of Reiger Park in Boksburg is in shock following a terrible drive-by shooting that left six people dead and three others injured. In response to this tragedy, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has pledged to send an external investigating team to the…
Six People Killed in Boksburg Mass Shooting, Police Launch Manhunt Nyathi Natalie A tragic mass shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, has left six people dead and three others wounded after gunmen opened fire on Saturday afternoon. The shooting happened around 2:30 PM when two cars entered the area and their occupants started shooting randomly at…
Natalie Nyathi South Africa is facing a troubling increase in taxi-related violence, particularly in Gauteng, where 40 attacks have been reported this year. This rise in violence has led to numerous deaths and injuries, raising serious concerns about the safety of both taxi operators and commuters. The recent assassination of Molefe Victor Moekeletsi, the chairperson…
