Outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. Two bodyguards suspected to have been escorting Katiso “KT” Molefe have been arrested outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. This is where Molefe and his three co-accused were appearing in connection with the case of murdered prominent music producer Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, Hector “DJ” Vintos” Buthelezi and Vereeniging engineer Armand…
Storm seen over an area Several areas in KwaZulu-Natal have been affected by severe thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds. The severe weather conditions follow level 5 and 4 warnings for areas in the northern, midlands and coastal parts of the province. Authorities say traffic flow along the N3, and other affected areas has…
Inside the High Court in Pretoria The South African Police Services (SAPS) says security for the Senzo Meyiwa trial proceedings taking place at the High Court in Pretoria has increased. Court proceedings were halted earlier Tuesday after police received intelligence about a group of individuals attending the trial with the intention of eliminating members of…
Signage seen at an Ithala Bank branch. Ithala Bank depositors who have been unable to access their funds from the institution since January 2025 can breathe a sigh of relief. National Treasury has announced that it will be making up to R2.2 billion available to enable the repayment of Ithala Bank depositors, following consultations with…
Flags of the LGBTQI+ community. In a first for the Western Cape, a shelter for men and LGBTQIA+ people has been opened in Cape Town. The provincial department of Social Development, in partnership with a local NGO, Philisa Abafazi Bethu, says this facility offers immediate safety and support for victims of gender-based violence (GBV). They…
Inside the National Assembly Parliament has expressed serious concern over threats and intimidation against Members of Parliament. These include recent incidents in the Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security and oversight activities by SCOPA members. This follows a letter written to National Assembly Speaker by the MK Party reporting the kidnapping of…
Hundreds of people were affected by the mine dam burst. The Department of Water and Sanitation says the mining company responsible for the 2022 mine dam collapse in Jagersfontein in the Free State will continue its operations despite a report which found them guilty of engineering and regulatory failures. A technical investigation into the collapse…
Workers in Cape Town are marching on the streets to demand decent jobs for unemployed youth, 7 October 2025. Cosatu First Deputy President, Mike Shingange says they are disappointed that despite years of talks about the reconfiguration of the alliance, it still hasn’t happened. He was reacting to the ANC’s admission that it failed to…
A Wits University professor says major U.S. funding cuts should not derail South Africa’s HIV vaccine development programme. Speaking during World AIDS Day commemorations, Professor Abdullah Ely from the Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit says local collaborations are stepping up to sustain early-stage research. He notes that partnerships with the Medical Research Council and other…
Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng presiding over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria. The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has adjourned until tomorrow. This after defence counsel, advocate Charles Mnisi, indicated he’s not in the right mental state to continue today. This comes after three men were removed by the police from the…
