Sotheni Denies Murdering Madlanga Witness in Tense Court Hearing
Matiphandile Sotheni, accused of murdering Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, denied the allegations in Brakpan Magistrates Court on March 25, 2026. Van...
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Hawks Arrest MK MP Matutu and Official for R1.6m Tender Fraud
Hawks arrested Mandlenkosi James Matutu, an MP for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, and Thembelani Ngceba, a Joe Gqabi District Municipality official. They face charge...
AfriForum Vows to Prosecute Fikile Mbalula Over R680,000 Dubai Trip
AfriForum has vowed to prosecute Fikile Mbalula over his 2016 Dubai trip, which cost R680,000 and was partly funded by a government service provider. The lobby […]
Western Cape Allocates R2 Billion for Major Housing Expansion in 2026/27 Budget
The Western Cape government announced a major push to expand housing delivery, allocating more than R2 billion to the Human Settlements Department. This comes as resid...
US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Iran’s Missile Strike on Israel and Deep Roots
US-Iran tensions are escalating amid recent Middle East conflicts. Iran launched missiles at Israel on March 24, 2026, after denying talks with former US President Don...
Jaide Jacobs’ Tips for Beginner Runners from Slow and Steady Club
Jaide Jacobs, founder of the Slow and Steady running club in Cape Town, shared advice on starting running during a recent interview with 702 and CapeTalk’s [&hel...
DA Proposes 50% Cut to Fuel Levies Amid South Africa Price Hikes
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has proposed cutting South Africa’s general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund levy by 50%. This aims to ease the burden on […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Employment Equity Targets
The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed challenges to new employment equity rules. This allows the Minister of Employment and Labour to set sector targets. Designated em...
UK Police Arrest Two Men in Arson Attack on Hatzola Ambulances
British police arrested two men on Wednesday in connection with an arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by the Jewish organization Hatzola in north London. [&...
Matiphandile Sotheni Challenges Bail Delay in Brakpan Court
Matiphandile Sotheni appeared in Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on 25 March 2026 for allegedly shooting Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Comm...
Fire Rages at Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha CBD
A fire broke out at the Botha Sigcau building in Mthatha CBD on Tuesday night. The King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) district municipality faces uncertainty as firefighters...
University of the Western Cape Rejects Rename Proposal for Allan Boesak
The University of the Western Cape has rejected a proposal to rename itself after Allan Boesak. The idea came from the Thinking Masses of South Africa […]
Tiffany Nicole Meek Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering 11-Year-Old Son Jayden
Tiffany Nicole Meek pleaded not guilty to charges including the murder of her 11-year-old son, Jayden Lee Meek. This happened during court proceedings on March 25, [&h...
Yeoville Shooting: Police Kill Four Airport Robbery Suspects
Police killed four suspects in the Yeoville shooting after the men shot at officers. The suspects are believed to be part of an airport robbery syndicate. […]
Western Cape Dams Drop to 48.8% Capacity as Winter Nears
The Western Cape Government is monitoring dam levels across the province. The six largest dams now sit at a combined 48.8 percent capacity. This is down […]
Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza Promises Better Services in State of City Address
Ekurhuleni executive mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza promised improved service delivery for residents. He made the pledge in his second State of the City address on March...
Graaff-Reinet Renamed Robert Sobukwe Town Sparks Local Backlash and Court Fight
The Eastern Cape town of Graaff-Reinet has been renamed Robert Sobukwe Town. This change has sparked backlash from local community members, including Coloured communit...
Tshwane Tender Irregularities: Ad Hoc Payments and Corruption Exposed
Ongoing investigations into Tshwane’s tenders have uncovered widespread irregularities. These include ad hoc payments and political collusion that affect South A...
Nkabane Guilty of Ethics Breach in SETA Chairperson Appointments
The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest ruled that former Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane broke the ethical code. She lied to Parliament ab...
South Africa’s Demand for Democracy Hits Record Low of 36% in 2026
A new study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), commissioned by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), shows demand for democracy among South Afric...
Newlands Cricket Ground Name Change: Renewal of Naming Rights Looms
The naming rights for World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground are up for renewal. This could lead to a Newlands Cricket Ground name change. The Western […]