Sibanyoni, Sindane challenge arrest warrants: NPA confirms

Prominent taxi boss Madoda “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni and three co-accused appear Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court. The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that businessman Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and co-accused Oupa Sindane have served them with court papers. The NPA says the pair is challenging the arrest warrants issued against them. The matter will be heard on Tuesday…

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DRC: Fighting resumes in the East amid deadly Ebola crisis

Ambulances parked at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 16, 2026. Heavy fighting between the Congolese army and rebels has been reported in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as health workers continue to battle a…

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Three people nabbed, nearly R1 bln worth of drugs seized at Beitbridge Border

Border Management Authority (BMA) officials seized a substance identified as methaqualone (ABBA), commonly used in the manufacturing of mandrax approximately 713 000 grams. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has arrested three people after intercepting a drug consignment worth nearly R1 billion at the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Authorities say…

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Shebe Maburna back in court, trial expected to begin

Musician Shebe Maburna appears in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on December 17, 2025. Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke is expected to appear at the Polokwane Regional Court in Limpopo on 20 charges, including attempted murder. The matter was previously adjourned to allow the defence team time to familiarise themselves with additional charges brought against…

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Three shot dead, three wounded in Khayalitsha

FILE | Used bullet canister on the ground. Three men have been killed and three others wounded in a shooting in Lingelethu, Khayalitsha, on the Cape Flats. The incident, which is suspected to be linked to extortion, happened on Wednesday night. Western Cape Police Spokesperson André Traut says no arrests have been made. Traut says,…

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