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As rape-accused church leader, Stephen Zondo, prepares to return to the Pretoria High Court today, ex-congregants have described him as a cult leader who brainwashed worshippers.  The Rivers of Living Water Church leader is accused of sexually assaulting several women who were his staff and church members.  Zondo faces 10 counts of rape for allegedly preying on them under the pretense of private prayer sessions.  The earliest charge dates back […]

Anti-crime activist, Calvin Rafadi, has called on young people to stop idolising criminals, a behaviour he believes is fuelling high crime rates in communities.  His comments follow today’s Operation Shanela raids in Soshanguve, where police are battling issues like car theft, drug abuse, and the illegal alcohol trade. Rafadi expressed grave concern, stating that Soshanguve has become a crime hotspot.  He emphasised the need for ongoing police operations, especially as […]

A regular passenger of the deadly R21 bus that overturned on Tuesday says he’s lucky to be alive after choosing to take a taxi to work instead. At least 13 people have died, and many others have been injured after the bus crashed near OR Tambo International Airport. As families identify victims at the Germiston Mortuary, one man expressed gratitude for escaping the crash. “For some reason, I decided not […]

Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech, civil society groups are voicing serious concerns about what the government’s proposed changes could mean for South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens. Many fear the impact of a higher VAT and cut in social grant spending will have a devastating impact on South Africa's poor, who live below the poverty line. The concerns follow reports that Godongwana has made it clear that if the […]

MK Party Gauteng Youth Leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile, has warned that increasing VAT by 2% would significantly reduce the buying power of working-class and young people. He made the remarks in Tshwane as the MK Party marched to the National Treasury to protest the rising cost of living. The demonstration comes ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s delayed budget speech on Wednesday, which stalled after GNU partners failed to reach an […]

The family of slain Soshanguve father, Sibusiso Sithebe, says his soul can rest in peace now that his killers are behind bars.  Sithebe’s ex-partner, Lerato, and her husband, Sibusiso Mahlangu, were sentenced to life behind bars for his murder on Friday.  The pair was convicted in November for luring Sithebe to his death in January 2022.  Together, the couple plotted to murder the young taxi driver, getting him intoxicated, dousing […]

The defense in the murder trial of convicted killer couple, Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu, has urged the Pretoria High Court to show leniency, requesting a 15-year sentence for the couple.  The duo was found guilty in November for murdering Lerato’s ex-partner, Sibusiso Sithebe, and faking Sibusiso's death as part of a brazen insurance scam - spanning three cities. While Sibusiso has confessed to the crime, citing emotional distress caused by […]

Convicted killer-couple, Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, return to the Pretoria High Court this morning for pre-sentencing proceedings.  In November, the pair were convicted for orchestrating the brutal murder of Lerato’s ex-partner and father of her child, Sibusiso Sithebe.  The couple, found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and fraud, will argue for leniency before the court determines their final sentence. The Mahlangus’ crime was part of a plan to […]

Zanzou nightclub director, Neo Moela, has broken his silence following weeks of speculation over his potential knowledge of the alleged torture and abuse of patrons at the Pretoria night spot. Through his lawyer, Zola Majavu, he’s denied knowledge of the violent acts but has promised his full cooperation with ongoing investigations. "We will allow the police to do their work, and where they need support or assistance from my client, […]