South Africa’s decision to pursue a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has triggered significant geopolitical friction and domestic criticism, according to political analyst Prince Mashele. Speaking on 702, Mashele argued the government failed to calculate the economic and diplomatic costs of the move, leaving the nation vulnerable to increased … Read more
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is facing renewed public scrutiny as legal journalist Karyn Maughan suggests that a series of emerging allegations and recent developments could place his political career under unprecedented pressure. While Malema has not been criminally convicted of the various corruption, money laundering, and tax-related allegations raised against him over … Read more
Three hundred Zimbabwean nationals departed Cape Town on Friday, marking a voluntary repatriation effort as families flee rising reports of xenophobia and intimidation. Many of those leaving, including women and children, spent days camped outside the Zimbabwean consulate in Zonnebloem seeking assistance to return home. Did You Know? The voluntary departure of these 300 individuals … Read more
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has formally requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa recall John Steenhuisen from his position as Minister of Agriculture. The proposed cabinet reshuffle, confirmed by Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya on Monday, would see Steenhuisen demoted to Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, while Willie Aucamp is appointed as the new … Read more
A group of approximately 140 foreign nationals, primarily from Malawi and Mozambique, is currently undergoing voluntary repatriation after seeking refuge at a community hall in Kleinmond. The group was displaced from an informal settlement last weekend following mounting tensions regarding undocumented foreigners in the Overstrand area. The Human Impact of Displacement For those departing, the … Read more
A sweeping forensic investigation conducted by the Department of Home Affairs and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has exposed a massive corruption network facilitating the illegal registration of vehicles and the issuance of driver’s licenses to foreign nationals. By analyzing over a million records dating back to 2000, investigators discovered that nearly 90% of … Read more
Tempers flared during a meeting of Parliament’s Sub-Committee on Review of Assembly Rules this evening as lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over the regulatory framework for the Section 89 inquiry. The committee is tasked with establishing guidelines regarding whether President Cyril Ramaphosa breached the law in connection with events at his Phala Phala farm. … Read more
Global Shifts: How Geopolitics, Urban Living, and Major Events Are Reshaping Our World From the tension-filled skies over the Middle East to the bustling streets of Pretoria and the anticipation surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world is in a state of rapid transformation. As we observe these global events, a clear narrative emerges: … Read more
The Constitutional Court of South Africa held a special sitting this week to honor Justice Zukisa Tshiqi as she delivered her final judgment, marking the conclusion of an illustrious 21-year legal career. The event drew a distinguished crowd, including Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubai, Chief Justice Zondo, Deputy Chief Justice Moseneke, and NPA head advocate Andy … Read more
The Mystery of Airport “Ghost Cars”: Why Vehicles Are Being Left Behind Imagine returning from an international trip, exhausted and ready to head home, only to find your car hasn’t moved in months. Now, imagine that scenario reversed: you are the airport authority, and you have a parking garage filled with vehicles that haven’t moved … Read more