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The first National Convention, marking the beginning of South Africa’s National Dialogue, kicked off today at the University of South Africa (UNISA) main campus amid chaos as a delegate collapsed, sparking a scuffle on stage, while protesters gathered outside, voicing dissatisfaction with the process. Disruptions Inside the Venue The convention, intended to address pressing national […]

Two male suspects, aged 19 and 44, were arrested on Thursday for possession of illicit cigarettes in Viljoensdrif. The arrests took place on *14 August 2025* at approximately *10:30* after members of the Sasolburg Highway Patrol Relief A and Viljoensdrif CSC Relief C conducted a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) on the R82 near Country Butchery, Viljoensdrif. During the operation, authorities stopped and searched a white truck with

Catherine Wilheminah Papenfus (54), a disbarred attorney and conveyancer, appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, 14 August 2025, following her arrest on 09 August 2025 in Hermanus, Cape Town. She faces charges of theft and fraud related to the misappropriation of client funds intended for property purchases. According to allegations,

A 31-year-old man from Moemaneng, near Marquard, is set to apply for bail on 21 August 2025 at the Marquard Magistrate’s Court, where he faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly trying to strangle his 8-year-old stepdaughter. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, 9 August 2025, in Tshimong Section, Moemaneng. According to allegations, the girl

Police officers from the Fish Hoek South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested a 23-year-old Zimbabwean national on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, for illegal possession of abalone. The arrest occurred while officers were conducting crime prevention patrols along Black Hill Road. They noticed a speeding vehicle and pursued it before stopping and searching both the driver

Opposition parties in Mpumalanga are intensifying pressure on Premier Mandla Ndlovu to release the progress report on the investigation into the controversial R2-million laptop scandal in the provincial education department. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has threatened to escalate the matter to the Public Protector, accusing the provincial government of violating the Public Service Act by

The opening day of South Africa’s National Dialogue was overshadowed by blistering criticism from political analyst Professor Lesiba Teffo, who declared the event unnecessary and accused the country’s leadership of failing its people more severely than apartheid or the homeland system. “I wonder where Chris Hani is. I wonder where Mandela is,” Teffo said during a

The first day of the National Dialogue at the University of South Africa (UNISA) was met with skepticism and criticism as key stakeholders, including eight legacy foundations, distanced themselves from the event, casting doubt on its credibility and purpose. Foundations Withdraw, Demand Credibility The dialogue, intended to address pressing national issues, suffered an early setback

Frustrated community members in Mamelodi are urging leaders at the ongoing national convention to address pressing issues, including rampant crime, drug abuse, and unemployment, which they say are devastating their neighborhoods. During interviews with local residents, many expressed their daily struggles, pleading for government intervention. Crime and Drugs Plague the Community One resident highlighted the

As the National Convention sets the stage for the upcoming National Dialogue, residents of Mpumalanga have raised pressing issues, including unemployment, illegal immigration, corruption, and poor service delivery. The convention, currently underway in Pretoria, aims to shape the agenda for the National Dialogue—a platform intended to address key challenges facing South Africa. However, citizens in