Man (43) Intercepted Transporting Dagga at Letsitele en Route to Zimbabwe

A 43-year-old man has been arrested after he was found in possession of compressed dagga with an estimated street value of R1.3 million on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The arrest came as a result of a coordinated effort involving several law enforcement units including the Mopani Tracking Team, SAPS Maake Task Team, Private K9 Anti-Hijacking Unit, Haenertsburg Neighbourhood…

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Floyd Shivambu Faces Uncertain Political Future Amid Fierce Criticism

The political future of Floyd Shivambu, former secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), is hanging by a thread amid escalating criticism from allies, adversaries, and political heavyweights alike. Shivambu’s removal from his senior MKP post earlier this month has fueled intense speculation about his next move — with some suggesting he may be gearing…

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Season two of Shaka iLembe establishes conflict, introduces new tensions, and reminds us of the burden Shaka carries

Season two of Shaka iLembe establishes conflict, introduces new tensions, and reminds us of the burden Shaka carries Power fills the hands of Shaka kaSenzangakhona, yet so does doubt, in the Season 2 of Shaka iLembe, carrying the fate of a kingdom. Episode one opened with an extended shot continuing directly from Season 1’s finale: Sigidi…

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Kaizer Chiefs T-Shirt Signing Competition Sparks Backlash as Fans Demand New Player Signings

Kaizer Chiefs T-Shirt Signing Competition Sparks Backlash as Fans Demand New Player Signings Johannesburg – May 30, 2025 Kaizer Chiefs Football Club is under fire from its supporters after launching a signed T-shirt competition this week, a move that has sparked widespread backlash across social media platforms. The competition, which invited fans to enter for…

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Shame on AfriForum—and Elon Musk—for Feeding Trump Racist Lies Using Congo Tragedy

Shame on AfriForum—and Elon Musk—for Feeding Trump Racist Lies Using Congo Tragedy In a reckless and humiliating moment for global diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump on May 21, 2025, presented South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with what he claimed was “evidence” of a so-called white genocide in South Africa. The problem? The photo he used…

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The South African Budget 3.0 – Summary

The South African Budget 3.0 – Summary On May 21, 2025, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled South Africa’s revised Budget 3.0, a critical reworking of the February 2025 budget. This adjustment came amid a severe R75 billion revenue shortfall and growing political resistance to tax hikes, particularly a proposed VAT increase that was ultimately scrapped…

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Stolen Plasma TVs Recovered in Mariveni Village Following Community-Led Action

Stolen Plasma TVs Recovered in Mariveni Village Following Community-Led Action Tzaneen, May 21, 2025 — Three stolen plasma TVs were successfully recovered in Mariveni Village last night thanks to a swift joint operation between residents and the local Community Patrol. The suspects were arrested and taken to Ritavi Police Station, where they remain in custody….

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Limpopo Trio Arrested for R6.3 Million Fraud

Limpopo Trio Arrested for R6.3 Million Fraud The Hawks in Limpopo have arrested three individuals — a former company director and two former payroll administrators — in connection with a R6.3 million fraud case involving Anglo-American Platinum. The suspects are accused of submitting false invoices and fraudulently claiming payments for security services that were never…

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