North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has testified before the Madlanga Commission that alleged crime figure Vusimuzi Matlala visited KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at his Durban residence and delivered cash linked to a R360 million South African Police Service health tender. Mogotsi, identifying himself as a longtime police informant and Crime Intelligence agent, stated that Matlala contacted him from prison following a televised press conference by Mkhwanazi and disclosed details of the meeting at the Umhlanga Ridge home.
The witness further alleged that Matlala complained about demands from other senior officials, including claims that National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola...
Parliamentary Speaker Jacob Mudenda has called for adding more toll collection points along highways to Hwange and Binga, while substantially raising fees for heavy commercial vehicles during transport sector discussions in Bulawayo. Mudenda proposed increasing toll stations from three to five on the Hwange route and installing two collection points along the 120-kilometer Cross Dete to Binga corridor, suggesting Zimbabwe National Road Administration should fund weigh bridges at strategic locations to enhance revenue generation while railway operations undergo repairs.
The proposals triggered sharp criticism on social media platforms, with citizens questioning infrastructure spending priorities given widespread road deterioration near...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned a multimillion-dollar tobacco processing facility owned by businessman Simon Rudland that officials describe as the continent's largest such operation. The upgraded Cut Rag Processors plant can manufacture 12,000 cigarettes per minute and aims to transform Zimbabwe from a raw material exporter into a producer of finished tobacco goods.
General manager Lesley Malunga stated the expansion will generate employment across processing, packaging, logistics, and engineering sectors while supporting an industry that contributes over one-quarter of national foreign currency earnings. Zimbabwe recorded 355 million kilograms of tobacco production valued at 1.2 billion dollars, establishing its position as...
Zimbabwean authorities are considering eliminating salaries for student nurses after officials claimed the compensation attracts excessive applications from individuals lacking genuine commitment to healthcare professions. Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi confirmed that recruitment challenges stem partly from fraudulent qualification scandals at institutions, including Mpilo Central Hospital and Parirenyatwa Hospital, prompting enhanced verification protocols through the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council.
Public response has divided sharply over the proposed funding elimination, with supporters arguing financial incentives compromise professional dedication while critics contend application volume does not...
South African singer Vusi Nova has completed traditional healer training and shared footage of his homecoming ceremony on Instagram, where he appeared in customary attire while being welcomed by community members. The artist captioned his post with an Xhosa phrase indicating his return with renewed spiritual strength and used the traditional greeting Camagu to acknowledge his ancestors.
Social media users responded with divided opinions about the musician's spiritual journey, with some commenters questioning the authenticity of celebrity ancestral callings while others criticized the decision as contradictory to religious beliefs. Critics suggested a pattern among entertainment figures alternating between traditional healing practices...
Zimbabwe Football Association reversed a Premier Soccer League decision that would have eliminated relegation and expanded the top division to 22 teams after club governors voted unanimously to protect struggling sides from demotion. ZIFA leadership declared the resolution invalid, stating that promotion and relegation remain essential to preserving competitive integrity and sporting merit within the league structure.
The governing body confirmed four clubs will drop from the Castle Premier Soccer League following final weekend matches, with bottom-placed Kwekwe United holding just 10 points and three additional teams facing elimination. Critics condemned the attempted suspension as self-serving manipulation that would have created...
Springbok center Damian de Allende and his wife Domenica marked their second wedding anniversary with affectionate social media tributes that resonated with rugby supporters. Domenica expressed gratitude for their partnership through an Instagram message celebrating their shared journey, while fans praised the couple's authenticity amid the pressures of international sport.
Several teammates recently acknowledged similar milestones with their partners, including Siya and Rachel Kolisi, Faf and Miné de Klerk, and Handré and Marise Pollard. These celebrations revealed the personal foundations supporting South Africa's national team members through demanding competition schedules and public scrutiny.
Algerian football regulations prevented Thembinkosi Lorch from joining coach Rulani Mokwena at MC Alger despite their successful partnership at Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Wydad Athletic. The country prohibits clubs from signing foreign players aged 30 or older, automatically disqualifying the 32-year-old attacker before discussions could advance.
Mokwena explained that squad restrictions limited MC Alger to four foreign players who must satisfy minimum international appearance requirements, further constraining recruitment options. The coach acknowledged surprise at the age limitation but refrained from criticism without understanding its origins.
Lorch returned to Wydad Athletic on a permanent transfer after the...
The Zimbabwe Republic Police will introduce breathalyzers and speed cameras across major highways as authorities attempt to reduce traffic fatalities before the holiday season. Transport Minister Felix Mhona announced that the Traffic Safety Council worked with law enforcement to finalize procurement of enforcement technology capable of detecting alcohol levels and capturing velocity violations.
Human error accounts for more than 94 percent of vehicle collisions nationwide, prompting officials to adopt scientific measurement tools rather than subjective assessments. The Road Traffic Act imposes penalties reaching level 10 fines or five years imprisonment for drivers exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, with...
