After nearly three decades of legal manoeuvring, former President Jacob Zuma is finally out of road — at least for now. The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has issued a landmark ruling ordering that Zuma’s long-delayed arms deal corruption trial must proceed, regardless of any further interlocutory applications filed by any of the parties involved. … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face members of Parliament for the first time since the Constitutional Court delivered its landmark ruling that Parliament must establish a formal process to determine whether impeachment proceedings should be instituted against him — and all eyes are on what promises to be a politically charged session in the … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has axed Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, bringing an end to a tenure marked by serious allegations and sustained public pressure to act. The firing comes after months of controversy that dogged the minister and drew sharp criticism from opposition parties, civil society, and members of the public alike. Ramaphosa moved swiftly … Read more
Thandi Magudumana’s legal battle against her extradition is far from over, and her latest move — taking her fight all the way to the Constitutional Court — is set to put serious pressure on how South African authorities handle cross-border arrests. The case has exposed deep legal tensions around international fugitive transfers, and it’s one … Read more
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla were back in the dock this week, appearing before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court as their high-profile corruption case continues to wind its way through the justice system. The matter has since been transferred to the regional court for docket disclosure … Read more
South Africa’s police corruption crisis has reached a new and deeply troubling milestone, with National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola making a court appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged R360 million tender scandal linked to Medicare24 health and wellness services contracts awarded to the South African Police Service. The case … Read more
Charlize Theron is back in the spotlight, and not just because of her latest Netflix thriller Apex. The South African actress has found herself fielding fresh questions after a fake image began circulating on TikTok showing her alongside Donald Trump, prompting renewed curiosity about her political views and whether she has any sympathy for the … Read more
Mother’s Day is usually sold to us as flowers, brunch and a quick social media tribute, but the deeper Mother’s Day story is far bigger than retail and restaurant bills. In the United States alone, spending tied to the day has been estimated at about US$34 billion, which says a lot about how commercial the … Read more
Johannesburg’s financial crisis has deepened sharply after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warned mayor Dada Morero that the city’s latest budget is unfunded, its cash position is under severe pressure, and a controversial R10.3-billion wage deal with municipal workers must be halted immediately. The warning, delivered in a second letter in less than a year, lands … Read more
The DA foreign policy row with the ANC has flared up again after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s quiet weekend trip to Zimbabwe, with the opposition accusing the governing party of cosying up to authoritarian leaders while ordinary South Africans continue to feel the pressure of migration and regional instability. The latest spat centres on Ramaphosa’s reported … Read more