Matipandile Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe The case against the former police officer accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, has been postponed to Friday next week for a formal bail application. Matipandile Sotheni appeared briefly in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court. Sotheni is accused…
Fannie Nkosi appears in court, April 13, 2026. Suspended Organised Crime Unit Member, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, has told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court that he will plead not guilty to all charges against him. Nkosi was arrested on April 2 after a raid at his house in Pretoria. He faces charges of theft, defeating the…
Geordin Hill-Lewis lifts his fist at the DA delegates after being announced DA Federal Leader. In his inaugural speech as the new Federal Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis honours his predecessors, Tony Leon and Hellen Zille. Hill-Lewis ran against Sibusiso Dyason for the position of Federal Leader. He was elected alongside former Tshwane Mayor, Solly Msimanga, who…
The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will prosecute individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The decision follows years of investigation and an inquest into the deaths of at least 141 psychiatric patients in 2015 and 2016. Patients died after being unlawfully transferred from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill‑equipped NGOs….
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding in parts of the country on Monday. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says similar weather conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday. “A yellow level four warning for severe thunderstorm has been issued for the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the escarpment…
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies before the Madlanga Commission. Organised Crime Unit police Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, is expected to apply for bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month by the police’s Madlanga task team, following a raid at his private property in Pretoria. He is facing a…
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appears in court, April 13, 2026. A social media expert has maintained her testimony that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, at times, expressed appreciation for acts of violence during the July 2021 unrest. During cross-examination in the Durban High Court, expert witness Emma Saidler clarified that the English phrase “we see you,” Zuma-Sambudla used on social…
TVET College students led by the Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Command are marching in Pretoria, April 13, 2026. TVET College students led by the Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Command are marching to the Higher Education and Training Department in Pretoria. They are dissatisfied with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s funding for Occupational Programme students….
The entrance of the Dora Nginza Hospital. The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union has advised its members at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha to return to work following a strike last week. Healthcare workers had downed tools, citing being overworked due to an influx of patients from other non-operational facilities. The Department of…
An empty exam room. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education is investigating the discovery of animal remains at Glenhaven Secondary School in Verulam, north of Durban. It is alleged that a large group of congregants held an Easter celebration on the school premises, leaving the facility in a poor condition. Images show animal remains and…
