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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…
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…
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….
Steven Van Finally Confesses – We Sold Joshlin Smith to a Sangoma In a revelation that has stunned many and sent shockwaves through South African social circles, Steven Van has finally confessed to a dark and mysterious act involving Joshlin Smith. The confession, dramatically titled “We Sold Joshlin Smith to a Sangoma,” has ignited intense…
Deadly Paraffin Storage Site Uncovered in Mamelodi: City Takes Swift Action Mamelodi, City of Tshwane – May 20, 2025 A potentially fatal disaster has been averted in Mamelodi after city officials uncovered an illegal paraffin storage site, prompting an urgent response from the City of Tshwane. According to an official statement released by Mayor Dr….
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…
PSL Under Fire for Snubbing Sundowns’ Champions League Final The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has come under intense criticism for showing a blatant disregard for Mamelodi Sundowns’ historic CAF Champions League final appearance by scheduling six domestic league matches at the exact same time as the first leg of the continental showdown. Sundowns, who host…
KZN IEC Official Acquitted of Voting Material Theft Allegations Durban – An Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) official who was accused of stealing voting material in KwaZulu-Natal has been acquitted of all charges by the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court. Musawenkosi Mnikathi, who served as an area manager in Imbali during the 2024 general elections, faced allegations of…
Woman Defrauded of R650,000 by ‘Boyfriend’ and Fake Prophetess What began as a hopeful romance for a 39-year-old woman from Limpopo spiraled into a devastating tale of deception, financial ruin, and betrayal. Two foreign nationals—28-year-old Serage Martin Lubenga and 33-year-old Rhoda Mirembe—have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated scam…
MK Party in turmoil: Limpopo deputy quits over ‘one-woman show’ The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has been rocked by internal discord following the resignation of Ponani Makhubele, who served as the Limpopo Deputy Organiser. Makhubele has also withdrawn her membership from the party, citing deep-rooted issues of nepotism, lack of transparency, and undemocratic leadership practices…