Vusi Cat Matlala appeared again in a Johannesburg court on Friday. He is a suspect in a major 2023 drive-by shooting case. His wife Tsakani Matlala was also in court. He is charged with plotting an attack on Tebogo Thobejane his ex girlfriend. The case is still …
Rand Water will do repairs from 15 to 18 July 2025. This will affect the city’s water supply for four full days. The work will be done on the O2 pipeline, which was only partly fixed earlier. Full repairs are needed now, before demand rises in August. …
Twelve SANDF soldiers got bail of R10,000 each on 5 July 2024 in the Randburg court. They are accused of killing a Hawks officer, Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa, who was shot and killed on the N1 near Hammanskraal on 6 August 2023. Their names have not been …
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority is facing strong criticism. People say it fails to win big corruption cases, and some blame political interference inside the organisation. According to someone familiar with the NPA’s leadership, deep divisions and hidden allegiances are affecting how cases are handled. These internal …
South Africans may pay more for diesel in August 2025. The latest data shows a possible increase of 60 cents or more per litre. This is due to changes in global fuel prices. Petrol May Get Cheaper There is some good news for petrol users. Petrol is …
Many Sassa grant beneficiaries in South Africa have been flagged for income verification. If they fail to respond, they could lose their grants permanently. This new push is part of Sassa’s plan to stop fraud and make sure grants only go to the right people. Why Sassa …
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi now has extra protection. This follows his claims that top government leaders are interfering with police work. General Fannie Masemola confirmed this on 9 July 2025 during a media briefing. Normally, provincial commissioners receive some level of protection from the VIP Protection Unit. …
On 9 July 2025, police raided Kgosi Mampuru Prison at night. National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale was in charge. He personally joined the team to inspect the prison and check for illegal items. This move was part of a larger plan to fight crime inside prisons. Officials say …
The situation surrounding KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is getting more serious. His public accusations have sparked concern across the country, raising questions about political interference in police work. Mkhwanazi has claimed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu tried to interfere in policing matters. He also alleged …
South Africa saw widespread violence between 9 and 18 July 2021. More than 354 people died, and businesses lost about R50 billion. Today marks the fourth anniversary, yet many wounds remain open. Families mourn, shops rebuild, and citizens still fear renewed unrest.Experts warn that the same security …
A tragic road accident has shocked Limpopo after a Mzansi Express bus travelling from Gauteng to Zimbabwe crashed on the N1 near Musina in the early hours of Tuesday, 8 July 2025. According to officials, the crash happened just before 2 am and involved three vehicles—a bus, …
