# Police in the Western Cape have launched a massive manhunt after seven men, aged between 20 and 30, were shot dead in Road 53, Better Life, Philippi East, last night. Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the attack, with the motive still unclear. Provincial Commissioner Thembisile Patekile condemned the […]
# Political analyst Ongama Mtimka says suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu failed to provide valid administrative reasons for urgently disbanding the Political Killings Task Team. Speaking to SABC News, Mtimka argues that Mchunu’s explanations do not justify haste and contradict his other statements. He says such operational matters require broad consultation, suggesting the decision may […]
# Suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu has reiterated that he did not interfere in police operational matters, insisting he acted strictly within the Constitution and legal framework. Mchunu told the ad hoc committee that his visits to police stations were not political interference. Mchunu said he welcomes the opportunity to account for his actions, stressing […]
# Suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu has called on the media and public to allow him a fair chance to explain the disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team. Testifying before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Mchunu says President Cyril Ramaphosa was briefed and supported the decision. He stressed that he takes full responsibility for the […]
# The Mashishing Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga granted two-thousand-rand bail to four Limpopo police officers and one civilian arrested for a house robbery in Lydenburg. The conditions include avoiding the complainants’ residence, not interfering with them, and notifying authorities of any address changes. The suspects, including sergeant Lucky Shogolo and constables Thapelo Ledwaba, Malesela Huma, […]
# AfriForum is acting to correct a misleading Google Maps entry that labels the Kruger National Park as Skukuza National Park. The organisation says only the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has the legal authority to rename national parks, and no such change has been gazetted. AfriForum’s Marais de Vaal has reported the […]
# Kenyan President William Ruto has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, calling him a gentle soul and a voice of reason. Thousands gathered at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium for Odinga’s state funeral, marked by military honours and tight security after Thursday’s unrest left three people dead. His widow, Ida urged Kenyans to […]
# Soccer: Sport, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie has requested reports from the South African Football Association and FIFA after Bafana Bafana were penalised for fielding an ineligible player in the Lesotho match. McKenzie welcomed South Africa’s 3–0 win over Rwanda and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, however he warned the error won’t […]
# Soccer: Bafana Bafana has slipped four places to 59th place in FIFA’s rankings despite booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa qualified after defeating Rwanda 3-0 to top Group C with 18 points, but the 3-0 loss to Lesotho after points were deducted, affected their standing. In Africa, Bafana are […]
