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Image credit: Doctor Ngcobo from Independent Newspapers. The picture was taken in January during the MK Party’s rally in KwaXimba, in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Analysts say MK Party’s instability is a symptom of Zuma’s leadership

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) instability stems from its undemocratic leadership structure, with key figures appointed rather than elected. Mashego argues that this approach leaves the party undemocratic and heavily reliant on former President Jacob Zuma’s personal authority. His comments follow mounting tensions within the party after Deputy President Dr. John Hlophe was suspended for removing Colleen Makhubele as Parliamentary Chief Whip and replacing her with Des van Rooyen. Mashego cautions that without internal democracy […]

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AKA murder suspects to be returned from Eswatini next week

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that the Ndimande brothers, linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, will be extradited from the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday. AKA and his chef friend, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, were shot and killed on Florida road in Durban in February 2023. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande will join the five other suspects in the Durban High Court on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The […]

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Madlanga Commission | Shadrack Sibiya alleged ally wants to plead his case

Madlanga Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, has confirmed that efforts are underway to secure testimony from alleged car theft and hijacking suspect Stuart James Scharnick. James’ name surfaced this week after Crime Intelligence Head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo revealed his alleged close ties to suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The 18-time offender is reportedly the registered owner of a Toyota Hilux bakkie that Sibiya was frequently seen driving late last year. James — believed to have acted as Sibiya’s personal […]

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Ms. Rachel honors Gaza children at Glamour Awards

American children’s content creator, Rachel Accurso, widely known as Ms. Rachel, has once again captured hearts after making a powerful statement at the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City. The 42-year-old YouTuber arrived wearing a gown embroidered with artwork created by children in Gaza, using their drawings to highlight their stories and raise awareness about the hardships they face in the war-torn region. Ms. Rachel, who was among this year’s honorees, told reporters that each […]

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Former SAFA CEO Paul added to Jordaan theft case

Former acting CEO of the South African Football Association, Russell Paul, has been granted R10 000 bail by the Palm Ridge Special Commercial Crime Court after he handed himself over to the Hawks on Wednesday morning. His arrest forms part of the ongoing investigation into alleged theft and financial misconduct within SAFA – a probe that has already implicated senior officials, including SAFA President Danny Jordaan and SAFA CFO Gronie Hluyo. According to NPA spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwane, Paul faces charges […]

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Mamdani’s victory hailed as milestone for representation in America

Congratulatory messages are pouring in from around the world following the historic election of American lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani, as the new Mayor of New York City. Mamdani has made history, as the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America’s largest and most diverse city. Born in Uganda and raised in the United States, the 34-year-old from Queens also becomes New York’s youngest mayor in more than a century — marking a generational and cultural shift in the city’s politics. […]

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Murder accused mother Tiffany Meek says she fears for her life in prison

  Murder accused mother, Tiffany Meek, has revealed that she was threatened while in custody, and that an attempt was made on her life. Meek appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where her case was transferred to the Johannesburg High Court for pre-trial. The court also finalised the indictment, confirming that Meek plans to call witnesses in her defence. Her lawyer, Noven Naidoo, told the court that Meek had attempted to report the threats to prison wardens, but […]

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McKenzie to pay almost R10m in bonuses, closes Mokoena yellow card blunder

Sporst, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has announced that his department will pay nearly R10 million in bonuses to South Africa's national teams, with more than of the total half going to Bafana Bafana. The payouts will also go to Banyana Banyana (R1 million), the Proteas Women (R1 million), the Springbok Women (R1 million), Amajita (R1 million), and Amajimbos (R500,000). But it is the senior men’s national football team that will be smiling the widest, taking home the largest […]

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Lesufi vows tight security for G20 Summit, promises to regularise AmaPanyaza

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has issued a stern warning to anyone planning to test the province’s security ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit. Briefing the media on Tuesday, Lesufi said Gauteng is fully prepared to host the global event in the coming weeks, with all major concerns addressed and resolved. Lesufi said the province is fully prepared to host the G20 Summit, with key venues and infrastructure secured ahead of the high-profile event. He said the International Convention Centre […]

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