# Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni and Bafana Sindane have filed an urgent application at the High Court in Mbombela to stop the re-enrolment of their extortion case. Their lawyer argues the arrest warrant procedure was incorrect, saying the accused are not fugitives. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says the accused appeared in the […]
# The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced that African nationals in possession of a valid passport will be allowed visa-free entry from 1 January 2027. President Denis Sassou Nguesso says the move aims to strengthen African unity, trade and regional integration. The decision was announced in Brazzaville alongside the African Development Bank meetings. […]
# Soccer: Health authorities in Mexico have tightened Ebola screening measures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as countries prepare for increased international travel and large crowds. Officials say enhanced monitoring is being introduced at airports, border posts and public health facilities to detect possible cases early and prevent cross-border transmission. The measures include […]
# The MK Party chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi has been arrested on fraud charges. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation says Mokoena-Zondi allegedly recruited four researchers into the party and demanded between 50- and 60-percent of their salaries in 2024, claiming the money was needed for legal costs linked to the party’s president, Jacob Zuma. […]
# Eskom plans to introduce a new prepaid electricity system called Easy Electricity, allowing customers to buy power in either rand or kilowatt-hours. Eskom says the new option will simplify electricity purchases and help households better manage consumption. In addition Eskom revealed that the new electricity units will not expire after 12 months, unlike current […]
# The Nkabinde Inquiry has confirmed that all public hearings into the fitness of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke to hold office have been completed. Final written submissions from evidence leaders and Chauke’s legal team have now been received. The inquiry was launched by president Cyril Ramaphosa in September 2025 following allegations […]
# Economist Dawie Roodt says South Africa risks driving people away from the rand if exchange controls on cryptocurrencies are tightened. Speaking to BizNews, Roodt criticised proposed Treasury regulations that could require crypto holders to declare assets and, in some cases, sell them to the state. He argued that blockchain technology makes traditional exchange controls […]
# Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs legend Willard Katsande says the club made the correct decision by parting ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef after deciding not to renew their contracts. The decision comes despite their third place finish in the Premier League, their best tally points in years. The pair took charge following […]
# The Independent Electoral Commission says its online voter registration portal has boosted the accuracy and stability of the voters’ roll ahead of the local government elections. CEO Sy Mamabolo says about 376-thousand new voters registered online between January and May, with most users being young South Africans. Mamabolo confirmed that 27.9-million South Africans have […]
