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The alleged mastermind in the DJ Warras murder case, Victor Majola has been denied bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The 44-year-old faces charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder, in connection to the fatal shooting of the popular DJ in the Johannesburg CBD in December last year. Warras, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was shot and killed outside the Zambesi Building near the Carlton Centre. He […]
United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to review the federal immigration crackdown following the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis in less than a month. In the latest incident, 37-year-old Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, Alex Pretti, was gunned down by federal immigration agents during a scuffle. The Trump administration is accusing Pretti of attempting to incite violence during the encounter. Pretti's death marks the second fatal shooting […]
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the sudden death of the 14 learners in a scholar transport in Vanderbijlpark, defies life’s natural order. Chiloane addressed mourners at a mass memorial service, held today in Sebokeng, where families, community members and government officials gathered to honour the victims. Eleven learners died at the scene of the crash, while three others succumbed to their injuries in hospital, with two of them passing […]
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says he will not be threatened into changing his political beliefs, even if he faces the prospect of imprisonment. Malema appeared in the East London High Court today for pre-sentencing in his firearm discharge case. The EFF leader faces multiple charges, including possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area and recklessly endangering people and property. He […]
The Constitutional Court has upheld the Free State High Court ruling that Ace Magashule's former Personal Assistant (PA), Moroadi Cholota, from the United States was unlawful. However, the Apex court found that this does not deprive South African courts of jurisdiction to prosecute her. Cholota was extradited in 2024 after spending four months in American prisons to face corruption and money-laundering charges linked to the 255-million-rand Free State asbestos case. […]
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has assured residents of the Sporong Informal Settlement in Kagiso, on the West Rand, that they will be relocated to a safer area. Lesufi, accompanied by several provincial government officials, visited the community on Thursday after hundreds of residents fled their homes amid ongoing illegal mining activities. Many have been sheltering at a local community hall for the past two weeks. Some residents say they were […]
Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, says he is confident the 2026 academic year will be more stable, with ongoing monitoring to ensure the smooth functioning of institutions. He also acknowledged that challenges remain and said the department is working to close gaps and provide additional support to students to improve their overall learning experience. Crackdown on illegal private institutions Manamela further also confirmed that the department is […]
Twenty-two-year-old Ayanda Dludla, the scholar transport driver at the centre of the deadly Vanderbijlpark crash, has abandoned his bail bid. Dludla appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court on Thursday, facing 14 counts of murder, three attempted murder, and negligent driving. Additional charges include operating a motor vehicle without a certificate of fitness, driving without a professional driving permit, and operating an unlicensed motor vehicle. Twelve learners from schools around […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to approve salary increases for public office bearers has sparked debate among South Africans, with critics accusing the government of prioritising politicians over the needs of ordinary citizens. The increases follow recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers. According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa approved a 4.1% increase for judges, magistrates, traditional leaders, and members of independent constitutional institutions. A 3.8% increase will […]
Members of the public are calling for swift justice in the case of the viral phone snatcher, Nobert Zapambela, saying authorities must ensure the matter is concluded without delay. The 26-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested in December at a flat in Hillbrow, Johanesburg, after allegedly snatching a woman’s cellphone in Brooklyn, Pretoria before fleeing the scene. The incident gained national attention after a video of the alleged crime circulated widely […]
