Westbury mass shooting survivor recounts how he escaped deadly attack

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

An 18-year-old, who survived the Westbury mass shooting, has recounted the horror incident which left two of his friends dead.

' Cat' Matlala wants to be released for R100,000

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is on the brink of learning his fate as the Gauteng High Court reserves judgment on his bail appeal, following serious ...

Government' s urgent investigation into potential pharmaceutical smuggling after bus tragedy

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Following the tragic death of 43 commuters from Zimbabwe and Malawi, the South African government has initiated a full-scale investigation into potential pharmaceutical ...

' Urgent arrests, not prayers will address corruption at Tembisa Hospital'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has distanced himself from a postponed 'national day of prayer' scheduled at Tembisa Hospital, following a wave of criticism from ...

Officials blamed for failure to pay thousands of teacher assistants

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

After months without pay, more than 150 000 education assistants across South Africa are finally receiving their stipends following intervention by Basic Education ...

End all trade ties with apartheid Israel, say SA flotilla activists

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South African activists, including Nelson Mandela's grandson, return from their harrowing experience with Israeli forces, demanding an end to trade ties with Israel ...

How workers ' helped' syndicates loot Tembisa Hospital

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The Public Servants Association said the union is aware that vulnerable workers were manipulated by officials linked to known syndicates.

Cyril dealt a blow in attempts to delay justice for apartheid-era crimes

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Gauteng High Court has dismissed the South African government's application to delay a R167 million constitutional damages case.

Officials implicated in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal hauled before hearings

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Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed that the department has initiated disciplinary measures against several officials implicated in the corruption ...

SIU probe shows how R2 billion was ' siphoned off' Tembisa Hospital

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has pledged to vigilantly track the outcomes of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report published on Monday, which uncovers ...

Backlash over Operation Dudula' s school campaign targeting foreign nationals

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Operation Dudula, a movement known for its contentious stances on immigration, has come under renewed scrutiny for its latest initiative aimed at public schools ...

Criminal complaint lodged against Operation Dudula over healthcare access tragedy

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has laid a criminal complaint against the vigilante group Operation Dudula and its leader, Zandile Dabula, following allegations ...

State believes it has " water-tight" case against Pretoria businessman Cat Matlala

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, a Pretoria businessman embroiled in serious criminal allegations, faces a significant setback as the court denies his bail application.

ANC' s new action plan aims to tackle service delivery failures in local government

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a move to enhance the efficacy of local governance, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa introduced the party's Action Plan, aimed at making local government work better ...

WHO commends South Africa' s innovative HIV/Aids funding strategies in light of USAID cuts

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile, as chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), said that the recent President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief ...

Job losses escalate in South Africa' s major companies amid economic turmoil

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South Africa faces a significant blow to its job market as ArcelorMittal plans to retrench over 4,000 workers, a decision linked to the mismanagement of state-owned ...

I am not a violent person, says murder accused Cat Matlala

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The State presents compelling evidence against Vusimuzi Cat Matlala in his bail application, citing serious charges including murder and conspiracy to commit murder. ...

Justice served: Mother of six-year-old Amantle Samane welcomes life sentence for rapist and murderer

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Phethe Simiao has been sentenced to two life terms for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of six-year-old Amantle Samane, a verdict welcomed by the Soweto community. ...

Eldorado Park unites in mourning for Baby Nikita and calls for justice

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In a heartfelt gathering, the Eldorado Park community mourns Baby Nikita, a victim of child abuse, while demanding justice and stronger protections for children. ...

Tragic case of Baby Nikita: Parents abandon bail application

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The parents of four-year-old 'Baby Nikita', who face charges of child abuse and murder, abandoned their bail bid in the Protea Magistrate’s Court.

Eldorado Park community rallies for justice in horrific child abuse case

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Residents of Eldorado Park gathered in a powerful display of grief and anger outside the Protea Magistrate's Court, demanding justice for the four-year-old girl ...

US tariffs: Trump negotiated in bad faith

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In a bold accusation that underlines the ongoing complexities of international trade negotiations, South Africa's Minister of Trade and Industry, Parks Tau, has ...

Community rallies for justice in toddler drug abuse case

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Four suspects were captured in videos that went viral on social media trying to force the toddler to smoke from a broken bottle allegedly laced with drugs.

Minister Ramokgopa promises to change unsustainable electricity prices

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The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has acknowledged the urgent need for a review of the current electricity pricing structure, admitting that ...

Concourt decision a ' travesty of justice', says MKP

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Following the decision of the Constitutional Court, which has denied the party direct access, its spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela said they will let South Africans ...