Disbarred lawyer Peet Viljoen is scheduled to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria this Wednesday to apply for bail. Viljoen faces 400 charges, including fraud, theft, corruption, forgery, and uttering, related to an alleged R27.6 million property fraud scheme involving the Johannesburg Property Company. His legal team has appointed a new senior … 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
uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Member of Parliament Visvin Reddy has filed a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba. The complaint follows a viral video showing the mayor in a confrontation at Durban’s Sherwood Park, where he told human rights activist Yeshelen Govender, “I’m not speaking to … Read more
The Western Cape High Court has sentenced a Cape Town father to 90 days’ imprisonment, wholly suspended, after finding him in contempt of court for failing to pay monthly maintenance of R42,000. Judge Tandaza Ndita ruled that the man willfully and in bad faith prioritized investments in his business interests over his court-ordered obligations to … Read more
South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, widely recognized as a pioneer of Cape Jazz and an anti-apartheid voice, has died in Germany at age 91 following a short illness. According to family reports, the pianist and composer passed away peacefully on Monday, with burial services planned in his adopted Bavarian hometown. His death has prompted … Read more
South African households can achieve significant reductions in winter electricity costs by prioritizing heat retention and targeted warming over mechanical heating upgrades. According to analysis of a 150m² three-bedroom home, shifting from whole-room panel heating to localized solutions like electric blankets can save approximately R864 per month. Experts suggest combining these behavioral changes with draught-proofing … Read more
The HONOR 600 Pro, launched in South Africa in May, demonstrates a shift in flagship smartphone design by prioritizing battery endurance and naturalistic image processing over aggressive software enhancement. Testing by The Star indicates the device sustains heavy professional usage—including video editing and high-volume photography—without requiring mid-day charging, while maintaining color accuracy in low-light environments. … Read more
Several African nations have begun repatriating their citizens from South Africa following safety concerns triggered by an anti-illegal migrant group’s ultimatum for undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30. In response, President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed law enforcement, including the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Border Management Authority (BMA), to intensify efforts to … Read more
Former Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula has publicly predicted that President Cyril Ramaphosa will face arrest within months regarding the Phala Phala scandal. According to Nqakula, the investigation into the 2020 theft of foreign currency from the President’s Limpopo game farm has produced “overwhelming” evidence that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is currently … Read more
The death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, who was stabbed on May 31 in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, has sparked a sharp divide between family accounts and police findings regarding the motive behind the killing. Conflicting Narratives Over Motive Family members of the Giyani-born teenager have publicly alleged that his death was the result of xenophobic violence. … Read more