# Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni and his three co-accused have been granted 70-thousand-rand bail each by the Delmas Magistrate’s Court. The case was previously struck off the roll after the state prosecutor failed to appear in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court. Sibanyoni, Bafana Sindane, Phillmon Msiza and Daniel Masilela face charges of extortion and money […]
# The DA has called for criminal investigations into former Social Development minister Sisisi Tolashe to continue despite the ANC instructing her to resign as a Member of Parliament and as ANC Women League president. Tolashe faces allegations linked to ethics breaches, undisclosed benefits and irregular appointments. The DA and ActionSA laid complaints with Parliament’s […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says Africa cannot claim to fully support liberation while Western Sahara issues remains unresolved. Speaking at the EFF Africa Day Summit in Pretoria, Malema said the Sahrawi people struggle for self-determination under Moroccan occupation. He also warned that conflicts in countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Somalia […]
# EFF Leader Julius Malema says Africa remains economically imbalanced due to a lack of industrialisation despite its vast natural resources. Speaking at the EFF Africa Day Summit in Pretoria, Malema said Africa contributes only about 2.5-percent to the global economy while accounting for nearly 18-percent of the world’s population. He called for greater investment […]
# Minerals Council South Africa chief executive Mzila Mthenjane says disciplined policy reform, modernisation and stronger partnerships can unlock growth and job creation in South Africa’s mining sector. Speaking at the council’s annual general meeting, Mthenjane said mining remained critical to economic development and industrial growth. He highlighted the importance of infrastructure reform, regulatory certainty […]
# 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. […]
