Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appears in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg. The Alexandra Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg has heard that businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala has a fraudulent identity document from Eswatini. Matlala appeared in court today for a bail application. The matter has been postponed to Monday next week. He faces charges of conspiracy to…
[FILE IMAGE]: A fighter during training. South African, Charlton Malajika, is keen to emulate his older brother, Ricardo, a two-weight International Boxing Organisation champion. The younger Malajika will go toe-to-toe with Filipino fighter, RV Deniega, for the IBO World Youth Bantamweight title. The fight will form part of the tournament titled “Titans of Africa” at…
Residents picket at the area where the Stilfontein illegal mining operation on November 17,2024. 2 minutes Some residents of Stilfontein near Klerksdorp in the North West say they have taken matters into their own hands, to assist illegal miners who are still underground, as frustrations mount over the lack of government intervention. Earlier, police said…
Pikitup logo 1 minute Johannesburg’s waste management entity, Pikitup, is warning the public about a fake job advertisement circulating on social media and online job sites. The advertisement falsely claims Pikitup is hiring general workers. The scam appears to be a modified version of a legitimate Pikitup job posting from May 2024. Pikitup spokesperson Muzi…
ANC flag The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has officially dissolved all 11 regions of the party. The decision was made by the provincial task team which was introduced earlier this year. The party says the move aims to kick-start the rebuilding process of all of its structures ahead of the local government elections next year. The…
The sardine run occurs from May through July when billions of sardines spawn in the cool waters of the Agulhas Bank and move northward along the east coast of South Africa. 1 minute Lifesaving South Africa is advising all beachgoers and ocean users along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline to stay updated with local municipal notices regarding…
Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a forehand against Sebastian Korda (USA)(not pictured) in a men’s singles quarterfinal on day ten of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL, USA on March 27, 2025. 1 minute Novak Djokovic is one win away from securing his 100th career ATP Tour title and a record seventh…
Anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs sit on a shelf in the pharmacy at the Ubuntu clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. 1 minute The Western Cape Government says it welcomes measures announced by the National Department of Health, to ensure that HIV/AIDS services and treatment can continue uninterrupted. This follows the 90-day suspension of some foreign aid by…
Headline consumer inflation jumped to 3.5%in July from 3% in June 2025. According to Statistics South Africa, this is the highest rate since September 2024, when it was 3.8%. The main contributors to the annual inflation rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages, particularly meat, followed by municipal tariffs. Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose…
A graphic calling for human trafficking to be stopped Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile says human trafficking syndicates are using people’s desperation for jobs by luring them into all sorts of illegal activities. This comes after suspicious employment opportunities were advertised by social media influencers on TikTok, Instagram and other social media…
