The death of uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Member of Parliament Edward Mzikayise Ntshingila has triggered a public dispute over the attendance of party figures Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela at his funeral services. According to reports, allegations of personal interference and rumors of poisoning surfaced as factions within the party and the family clashed over … Read more
Geography plays a larger role in household gas expenditure than the price of the refill itself, as regional climate variations cause consumption rates to fluctuate by as much as 300%. While the regulated price of a 9kg LPG cylinder remains relatively uniform across South Africa—costing approximately R365—the frequency of refills depends heavily on local weather … Read more
Build One South Africa (BOSA) has officially introduced two high-profile candidates as part of its expanding slate for the upcoming municipal elections. The announcement, held this past Thursday on Vilakazi Street in Soweto, marks a strategic effort by the party to frame its platform around accountability, service delivery, and the restoration of public trust in … Read more
Media figure Ngizwe Mlando Mchunu has issued a formal, unconditional public apology and retraction to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema. This development follows two binding court orders issued in May 2026, which required Mchunu to legally address a series of highly inflammatory and defamatory remarks made against the political leader. In a statement … Read more
Police in Limpopo have initiated a manhunt for 47-year-old Xitayi Hlungwani following the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old woman in the Mopani district. The incident occurred on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m. In the Mninginisi Block of the Muyexe policing area. According to police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, authorities responded to a … Read more
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application by a Boksburg man, identified as L, to overturn a default judgment regarding substantial unpaid body corporate levies. The ruling confirms that a debt exceeding R800,000 remains enforceable by the Pebble Falls Body Corporate. L had been absent from his residence for nearly three … Read more
Former president Thabo Mbeki has launched urgent court proceedings in the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, to challenge a summons requiring him to testify before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The legal move follows an attempt by the commission to compel testimony from Mbeki and former justice minister Bridgette Mabandla this week. The dispute centers … Read more
When Levies Spiral: The Reality of Forced Property Sales in Estates Living in a secure, high-end estate often feels like a dream—until the monthly levies become a nightmare. A recent high-stakes legal battle in Pretoria’s exclusive Lombardy Estate serves as a sobering reminder that a home is more than just a sanctuary; it is a … Read more
Al Jama-ah has reaffirmed its support for Johannesburg Community Development MMC Thapelo Amad, even as mounting political pressure seeks his removal from the mayoral committee. The controversy centers on a video that surfaced earlier this year, which appears to show Amad firing multiple gunshots into the air at what was reportedly a funeral. On Friday, … Read more
Gezane Eric Kobane, widely recognized as “Papa Penny,” has joined the Afrika Mayibuye Movement following his resignation from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and Parliament. The announcement was made by Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu during a media briefing in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Shivambu confirmed that the movement has accepted the membership of the … Read more