Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on special leave with full pay, despite facing serious allegations. Critics are calling this a “paid political holiday”, as he keeps his ministerial salary, perks, and blue lights while stepping aside. Legal expert Willie Spies told IOL News that President …
South Africa is facing serious job losses due to new import tariffs from the United States. These tariffs were announced when Donald Trump was president. They are planned to start on 1 August. Lesetja Kganyago, head of the Reserve Bank, warned on 702 radio. He said agriculture …
A simple dose of cough mixture before work led to a long legal battle between a forklift driver and his employer. The man was dismissed after testing positive for alcohol, despite claiming he only took medicine. Forklift Driver Tests Positive After Cough Syrup Mr Tsamse, a warehouse …
Many students in East London are paying for fake studies. These students think they are registering for real qualifications. Later, they discover the college is not legally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. This scam is more common than many realise. It often affects …
Police arrested 34-year-old Solomon Chiloane in Mokopane on Monday. He was driving a white Toyota Hilux stolen in Gauteng. The arrest came after a tip-off and a cross-province operation. Bakkie Spotted on Route to Limpopo The Hilux, valued at over R700,000, was reported missing on Saturday from …
Tensions between the ANC and DA continue to rise within the Government of National Unity. On Tuesday, the Democratic Alliance accused the Presidency of ignoring clear warnings from the US government. According to DA international spokesperson Emma Powell, the United States rejected Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s …
The Walter & Albertina Sisulu Foundation has issued a powerful message demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The statement comes after recent decisions related to corruption and police leadership in South Africa. The Foundation says the President’s latest actions are not enough to tackle deep corruption. …
The City of Tshwane‘s waste management system is in crisis. A new council report has confirmed serious failures in managing the waste vehicle fleet. Basic fleet controls are being ignored, and this is damaging service delivery across the city. According to the report, vehicles are not being …
A recent case in the Pietermaritzburg High Court has sparked public attention. The court dismissed a request by BMW Financial Services to repossess a car, even though the owner had already paid off the missed payments. The judge ruled that forcing repossession after repayment would be unfair …
On Sunday, Professor Firoz Cachalia was watching the Wimbledon final when he began receiving repeated calls. He ignored them, not knowing that the Presidency was urgently trying to reach him. A few hours later, his wife and brother told him the calls were from the President’s office. …
What makes South Africa more than just its land and people? South Africa is more than mountains, cities, or festivals. The real strength is in its people. We are proud, strong, and stand together. This is the real South Africa. And each day, ordinary citizens remind us …
