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Emalahleni Municipality Chief Whip, Councillor Xoliseka Lali, was found murdered in his home in Komani earlier this week. The shocking discovery was made in the early hours of the morning after he failed to report to work. Lali, a dedicated member of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Chris Hani region, was described by […]

Western Cape police conducted a targeted operation in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay on Friday afternoon, acting on emerging information in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith. Despite the sentencing of three individuals—including the child’s mother—in May 2025 for kidnapping and human trafficking, Joshlin’s whereabouts remain unknown. The South

Frustrated by constant water and electricity shortages, residents of Standerton are set to march to the Lekwa Local Municipality offices today to demand urgent service delivery improvements. The protest comes after repeated complaints from the community, who say unreliable utilities have severely impacted daily life, including schools and clinics. Despite engagements with municipal officials, residents

A thorough investigation by Detective Constable Rosy Senye of the Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit has led to the conviction and sentencing of 24-year-old John Swarts to 15 years’ direct imprisonment for rape. The Barkly West Regional Court handed down the sentence in connection with an attack that took place

Parents of trainee pilots enrolled at the Superior Aviation Academy in Midrand are voicing their distress after flight lessons were abruptly halted two weeks ago, leaving students in limbo and families fearing for their children’s education and well-being. The crisis has left dozens of students unable to continue their training, write exams, or access proper accommodation and

Detectives from the Serious and Violent Crime Unit have opened an investigation into three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder following a deadly shooting in Lower Crossroads in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 02:00 on Hankomo Street, where two unidentified suspects approached a residence, posing as

The family of 12-year-old Michelle Ambraal, who was raped and murdered in Bethelsdorp last week, is struggling to come to terms with the horrific crime that has sent shockwaves through their community. Michelle’s lifeless body was discovered just meters from her home in a dense, shrubby area—a spot locals say they had long warned authorities

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has conducted a raid on City Power, Johannesburg’s municipal electricity utility, seizing documents linked to alleged irregular payments and procurement fraud. The investigation centers on suspicious contracts, including one that reportedly ballooned from R8.6 million to R100.6 million without justification. Deepening Corruption Probe According to News24 journalist Khaya Koko, who has been tracking the

Nearly 6,000 doctors and nurses resign from government hospitals each year, exacerbating South Africa’s already strained healthcare system. Many healthcare workers are either unwilling to work in under-resourced rural areas or are leaving the country entirely in search of better opportunities. Staffing Crisis Reaches Critical Levels According to the South African Medical Association (SAMA), the country is grappling with a severe

As the African National Congress (ANC) convenes a high-level meeting with other African liberation movements, political analyst Dr. William Jethro Mpofu has delivered a scathing critique of the continent’s former liberation parties, accusing them of failing to deliver on their promises while blaming external forces for their decline. The ANC’s gathering comes at a precarious