Woman in court for illegal financial flows out of SA worth more than R500 million

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Zhang Ying Potgieter, a naturalised South African, faces an astonishing 19,097 charges linked to over R500 million in illegal financial transactions.

Disgruntled former employee ordered to delete Facebook videos defaming Transnet

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has ruled against a former Transnet employee, ordering him to remove defamatory social media videos after a chaotic court appearance. ...

UAE airspace closure leads to cancellation of 14 flights at South African major airports

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Discover how the ongoing closure of UAE airspace is causing significant disruptions for Emirates and Qatar Airways flights at major South African airports, with ...

Ramaphosa halts NHI Act implementation pending Constitutional Court ruling

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to pausing the implementation of the contentious National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, awaiting a crucial ruling from the ...

KZN man gunned down inside car in broad daylight shooting in Westville

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A man was tragically shot dead while in his car in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. Despite swift response from paramedics and police, the motive behind this shocking daylight ...

Gauteng 10-year-old boy dies after goal post falls on him at Tembisa school

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Tragedy strikes Tembisa as a 10-year-old boy dies after a goal post falls during playtime at Reagile Primary School.

Fourth suspect in shocking murder of Nigerian Bolt driver surrenders to police

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The fourth suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Bolt driver Isaac Satlat has surrendered to police in Pretoria, following widespread public outrage over the brutal ...

Woman to appear in court over brutal murder of Pretoria West e-hailing driver

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A woman arrested in Pretoria following the shocking murder of an e-hailing driver, is expected to make her first appearance in court on Monday.

FirstRand Bank loses R108,000 claim against Durban man after failing to count R114,000 repayment

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Durban homeowner triumphs in court as the KwaZulu-Natal High Court dismisses FirstRand Bank's R108,000 claim after the bank failed to account for a substantial payment ...

AFU recovers R11 million for Foschini after senior accountant scammed over R22 million via WhatsApp

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has successfully recovered R11 million for Foschini after a senior accountant was defrauded of over ...

Investment scammers in Joburg court after swindling international victims more than R1 billion

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Six members of an alleged international scam syndicate face serious charges in Johannesburg, accused of defrauding over 40 victims from multiple countries of more ...

Labour Court orders security company to pay man R24,600 over discrimination for stuttering

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The Labour Court has ruled in favour of a security guard, awarding him R24,600 after he faced discrimination because of his stutter.

Labour Appeal Court upholds dismissal of five employees who refused to work until they met their union

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The Labour Appeal Court has upheld the dismissal of five former Feltex Automotive employees, ruling their refusal to return to work during an unauthorised gathering ...

From reality TV to politics: Survivor winner Rob Bentele seeks councillor seat in KZN

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Can Rob Bentele, the Survivor South Africa winner, bring real change to uMhlathuze politics as he seeks a councillor seat?

KZN high court sets trial dates for 62 accused in July unrest case

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The Durban High Court has scheduled trial dates for 62 individuals accused of instigating the violent unrest in July 2021, which resulted in significant loss of ...

Transport tragedy: Names and faces of the 12 pupils killed in horrific Vaal crash

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The Gauteng Department of Education has released the names of the 12 pupils tragically killed in a horrific accident involving a scholar transport vehicle and a ...

Kruger National Park to reopen for day visitors on Monday after devastating floods

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

After a temporary suspension due to heavy rainfall, day visits to Kruger National Park will resume on Monday. While access has been partially restored, visitors ...

Ekurhuleni MMC missing after vehicle swept away in Mozambique floods

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The City of Ekurhuleni confirms that its MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, is missing after his vehicle was swept away by devastating floodwaters in Chokwé, ...

US alleges South Africa threatens its national security by shipping military equipment to China

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The U. S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil forfeiture action against military training equipment intercepted during its shipment from South Africa to ...

Cashbuild employee reinstated after dismissal for R365 shortage while on final warning

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Cashbuild faces legal repercussions as the Labour Court reinstates an employee dismissed over cash shortage.

Suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka resigns following bribery scandal

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Former IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka has resigned amid a bribery scandal, effective January 31, 2026, with no exit compensation.

Ramaphosa appoints Advocate Andy Mothibi as new prosecutions boss

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Andy Mothibi as the country’s new National Director of Public Prosecutions. This appointment follows a rigorous ...

Former Presidents Zuma and Mbeki request recusal of Justice Khampepe from chairing TRC commission

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have filed applications for the recusal of Justice Sisi Khampepe from chairing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, ...

Update: Suspect arrested while in a lift to Gauteng after Embalenhle tavern shooting

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Gauteng after allegedly killing two men in a tavern shooting in Embalenhle on New Year's Day.

Another tavern shooting: Two men killed on New Year's Day in Embalenhle

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Two men tragically lost their lives in a shocking tavern shooting in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, on New Year's Day. As the police launch an urgent manhunt for the armed ...