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MP Fadiel Adams arrested on fraud charges

Controversial Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, has been arrested and is being held at the Cape Town Central Police Station. Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Political Killings Task Team SAPS descended on his parliamentary residence in Cape Town on Tuesday. The leader of the National Coloured Congress (NCC) faces charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice, for allegedly interfering with investigations into the murder of […]

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2026 Comrades Marathon distance confirmed

The official distance for the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon has been confirmed. This year’s Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg will cover 85.777km, making it the shortest Up Run in recent Comrades Marathon history. The race will take place on Sunday, 14 June 2026. The previous shortest Up Run was 85.910km in the 2024, which also started at Durban City Hall and finished at the Scottsville Racecourse in […]

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King Misuzulu under fire over remarks about foreign nationals

Cultural expert, Professor Musa Xulu, has described King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s use of a derogatory term to refer to foreign nationals as inappropriate and deeply unfortunate. The AmaZulu king has come under fire following remarks he made during the Isandlwana battle commemoration over the weekend. While addressing attendees, King Misuzulu called for dialogue to prevent a repeat of the xenophobic violence, which engulfed KwaZulu-Natal in 2008 and 2014. It is estimated […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 184

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Hairstylist Snenhlanhla Mthembu recovering in ICU while facing assault charges

The family of 31-year-old Snenhlanhla Mthembu says she remains in high spirits as she recovers in hospital. Mthembu’s story gripped the nation after she shared images suggesting ongoing abuse by her partner. The Durban-based hairstylist, who is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU), posted several videos and images showing her badly bruised and battered face. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTa3LVsDYO4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==   Her 24-year-old partner has since been arrested and is expected to appear […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026 166

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Police believe that one of the Ndimande brother’s pulled the trigger in AKA’s killing

National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says investigations suggest that one of the Ndimande brothers was the gunman who fatally shot Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' life. Siyabonga and Malusi were extradited to South Africa from Eswatini today. The brothers, who are originally from KwaZulu-Natal, were arrested while hiding in Eswatini, claiming they fled due to taxi-related violence. They are also linked to several other murder cases, including the killing of a taxi […]

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Stranded South Africans in Ukraine highlight job crisis at home: FOSA

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) says the plight of 17 South Africans stranded in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine highlights the country’s unemployment crisis and lack of economic opportunities. The men, aged between 20 and 39, were allegedly lured into joining mercenary forces involved in the Russia-Ukraine war under the guise of lucrative job offers. The group, made up of individuals from KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, reached out […]

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