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Sinesipho Dambile is now South Africa's only remaining realistic hope for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo qualifying for the men’s 200m final on Thursday. The 23-year-old secured his spot by finishing third in his semi-final. Meanwhile, 400m SA champion, Zakithi Nene, missed out on a podium finish, placing fifth in the final with a time of 44.55 seconds. Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi made history by winning […]
The MK Party’s Gauteng spokesperson, Abel Tau, says although the Pretoria High Court dismissed their challenge on the legality of the Madlanga Commission, the party remains committed to continuing the fight. The official opposition had taken President Cyril Ramaphosa to court, questioning both the legality and independence of the commission. The party argued that Justice Madlanga should not preside over an inquiry that implicates members of the judiciary. However, […]
Afrikaner activist, Dr Ernst Roets, has come under fire on social media after announcing an investigation into South Africans who publicly celebrated the death of American political commentator Charlie Kirk. Roets, through his think tank and advocacy group Lex Libertas, says the probe will focus on individuals accused of using Kirk’s death to incite violence or promote racial hatred. The former Deputy CEO of lobby group AfriForum, added that those […]
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed that some of the vehicles used by controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala for personal use, are registered to the Ekurhuleni municipality. Testifying on Thursday, Mkhwanazi said Matlala has long enjoyed undue privilege from law enforcement, with Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly registering the vehicles on his behalf and fitting them with municipal blue lights. As he concluded […]
Grammy Award-winning rapper, Cardi B, has assured fans that her pregnancy won’t derail with her highly anticipated 2026 tour, which will promote her upcoming album, Am I the Drama? In an interview yesterday, the 32-year-old artist revealed that she is expecting her fourth child. This is her first child with her new partner, NFL star Stefon Diggs. Cardi B, shares three children with her ex-husband, rapper Offset, whom she officially separated from […]
KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, gave his long awaited testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, detailing allegations of a criminal syndicate infiltrating the justice system, political interference, and systemic corruption within law enforcement. The commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to probe allegations Mkhwanazi made in a briefing on the 6th of July. Evidence leader, Advocate Terry Motau, outlined that the commission's proceedings will be divided […]
South African 200m champion, Sinesipho Dambile and former world champion Wayde van Niekerk, have both advanced to the semifinals of the 200m event at the World Championships in Tokyo. Both athletes secured automatic qualification on Wednesday, by finishing in the top three of their respective heats. Dambile placed third in his heat with a time of 20.27 seconds, just behind second-placed Nigerian Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike. Van Niekerk, who won silver […]
The National Prosecuting Authority says it will oppose any attempt by controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to appeal the denial of his bail. The Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Wednesday dismissed Matlala's bail application, citing him as a flight risk. Matlala faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and money laundering after his former partner, socialite Tebogo Thobejane, was allegedly targeted in a drive-by shooting in Sandton, Johannesburg, in […]
The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa has criticised the government’s newly gazetted National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA), calling it vague, unrealistic, and reactive. This comes after the National Land Transport Amendment Act was gazetted, officially recognizing e-hailing as a legal public transport option — a move welcomed by many in the industry — but one the Federation says lacks clarity and proper implementation strategies. The legislation comes in […]
