The 2026 Judiciary Conference has formally resolved that magistrates should migrate from the Department of Justice (DoJ) to the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). The move, intended to establish a single judiciary system, addresses long-standing concerns that current administrative arrangements leave magistrates under-resourced and lacking full independence from the Cabinet. Deputy Chief Justice Dunstan … Read more
Police arrested 69 people aged 18 to 52 on charges of public violence after an anti-immigrant march in Jeffreys Bay turned violent on Thursday morning. According to police spokeswoman Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, the unrest in Oceanview resulted in the looting of at least 23 spaza shops and left one person injured and hospitalized. Law Enforcement … Read more
South Africa Expands Visa-Free Travel for 22 African Nations South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has implemented a visa-free entry policy for ordinary passport holders from 22 African countries, aimed at boosting regional tourism and business mobility. Eligible travellers can enter the country for short-term visits without a prior visa, provided they comply with standard … Read more
A vervet monkey in Nelson Mandela Bay has been found covered from head to tail in blue paint, an act that animal welfare advocates identify as a form of illegal cruelty. Monkey Matters Eastern Cape, which spotted the primate in Deer Park on Sunday, reports that the animal is currently struggling as it attempts to … Read more
Residents in Durban townships, including Chesterville and KwaMashu, report significant price hikes for essential goods following the transition of spaza shops from foreign to local ownership. Price Disparities and Operational Changes The shift in shop ownership has led to immediate economic strain for many households. Zandile, a 37-year-old mother from Chesterville, stated that the price … Read more
A 28-year-old woman was killed in a pit bull attack in Woodlands on Friday, prompting the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to issue a warning regarding the responsibilities of owning multiple dogs. Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed the victim was found dead at the corner of Atherstone and Norwich Crescent … Read more
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has announced an escalation of the provincial Engangeni Ngesango Iyafohla programme to intensify workplace inspections and penalize employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals. This move follows a series of marches on June 30, which saw 250 arrests of undocumented foreign nationals and 51 arrests related to looting and criminal activities across … Read more
South Africa is facing a period of intense economic strain as nationwide protests against undocumented foreign labor coincide with significant job losses. Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey reports a decline of 80,000 jobs in the first quarter, contributing to a year-on-year loss of 121,000 positions. As unemployment rises, public demonstrations have … Read more
The “March and March” protest is set to proceed in Durban on 30 June, despite ongoing disagreements between organizers and city officials regarding the route. While Durban Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu confirmed that agreement was reached to start the march at King Dinuzulu Park, the final destination remains contested. City officials have proposed … Read more
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, currently a fugitive in Malawi, has announced he is funding the transport of Malawian nationals returning home from South Africa. This intervention follows a June 30 deadline imposed by the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March, as thousands of Malawians seek assistance amidst a mounting repatriation crisis. Did You Know? An … Read more