Businessman Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala in court. Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to appear before the High Court in Johannesburg to appeal the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court decision to deny him bail. In September, Matlala unsuccessfully applied for bail, with the lower court ruling he is a flight risk and a danger to society. Matlala…
A cross seen at sunset. Disgruntled residents in Chiawelo, Soweto, are pleading for action to be taken against a church that disturbs their peace. For more than 16 years, residents say they have had to endure the noise coming from the church’s live band and daily worship services. They accused the Unity Fellowship Church of…
[FILE IMAGE]: Former South African President Nelson Mandela at the UN. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is gearing up to host the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture this coming Saturday. It is considered one of South Africa’s most respected platforms for dialogue and reflection on global issues. The foundation has invited Francesca Albanese, the UN special…
Empty court room. A fifth suspect in the murder of a senior Prasa official is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates’ Court this coming week. Khethukuthula Mthethwa was arrested by Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit detectives, and made a brief court appearance on Friday. Mthethwa and four others are accused of killing Prasa Regional…
[FILE IMAGE]: Marumo Gallants FC players following a match. Marumo Gallants have moved up to 10th on the Betway Premiership log after beating Chippa United 2-1 at home in Bloemfontein. Chippa remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just one win from their 10 matches played do far this season. Marumo Gallants started…
Limpopo Premier Doctor Phophi Ramathuba. The Limpopo Government is expected to hold an online prayer session for matric learners this evening. Over 100,000 learners will sit for this year’s matric exams starting on Tuesday. The online prayer meeting will be attended by overgnment officials, traditional leaders, education stakeholders, parents and learners. Premier Phopi Ramathuba’s spokesperson,…
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo conducted an oversight visit in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West to assess the level of water pollution in Molopo River and the state of Wastewater Treatment Plants. The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has questioned the capacity of the North West-based…
Authorities suspect speeding is the cause of the accident, in Thohoyandou Four people have been killed and 2 were injured when a vehicle overturned, this morning in Thohoyandou, in Limpopo. The Provincial Transport Department says preliminary information indicates that over speeding is the cause of the crash. The deceased are 3 women and 1 man….
The City of Tshwane says a job advertisement circulating calling for drivers is fake The City of Tshwane is warning job seekers of the false advertisement of a driver messenger vacancy circulating on social media. City of Tshwane dismisses driver messenger vacancy scam. pic.twitter.com/iVZDpemYLS — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) October 19, 2025 The City says…
Police are doing a walk-about in the Johannesburg CBD and over 900 arrests, linked to illegal activity, have been made. The South African Police Service have arrested over 900 suspects during their Gauteng-led Operation Shanela, this week. This is in efforts to combat criminal activities as the festive season is approaching. Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General,…
