Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi allegedly directed the dismantling of a Solidarity trade union billboard along the M1 highway in Johannesburg, with City official Mgcini Tshwaku reportedly executing the instruction. The advertisement displayed text declaring South Africa as heavily race-regulated and formed part of the organization's initiative to spotlight concerns about racial policies before the G20 Summit scheduled for November 22 and 23, 2025. Solidarity contends the display highlighted economic impacts of transformation laws, claiming such regulations eliminate nearly 192,000 employment opportunities annually while costing the nation approximately 290 billion rand.
Lesufi condemned the campaign creators through social media on...
Mangaung Metro Municipality celebrated Marumo Gallants after the squad secured a finals berth in the Carling Knockout Cup through a 4-2 penalty victory against Golden Arrows on November 9, 2025. City Manager Sello More commended the team's determination following their 2-2 draw at King Zwelithini Stadium, where goalkeeper Washington Arubi delivered two critical saves during the shootout. The franchise will meet Orlando Pirates on December 6 at New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane for the championship match.
Coach Alexandre Lafitte expressed confidence about defeating Pirates, noting his club had already eliminated Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC during their tournament run. Goals from Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and Daniel Msendami...
Prosecutors revealed during opening arguments Monday that 164 WhatsApp groups coordinated the July 2021 unrest in South Africa, though Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla belonged to none of them. The daughter of former President Jacob Zuma entered a not guilty plea at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court on terrorism and incitement charges stemming from social media posts made after her father's imprisonment for contempt of court. Riots following his arrest killed more than 354 people and inflicted 50 billion rand in economic losses through looting, arson and destruction of property across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces.
Investigators identified eight primary communication channels that filtered instructions from leadership to participants on the...
The Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Command at the University of the Witwatersrand has demanded the immediate suspension of Student Representative Council member Musawenkosi Mavuso following rape allegations that emerged on November 10, 2025. Campus authorities, including the Gender Equity Office and Campus Protection Service,s began investigating claims against the SRC Officer for Innovation and Community Development, though no formal complaint had been filed with university security or police by that date.
Both the youth organization and student council moved swiftly to address accusations that surfaced alongside additional harassment claims, with the SRC confirming Mavuso's temporary removal pending investigation outcomes. The case...
Justice Gibson Mandaza of the Harare High Court authorized a $3,000 bail arrangement for Walter Magaya, head of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries, following his detention on rape and financial misconduct allegations. Authorities arrested the religious leader during a November 11 operation at church headquarters, where investigators claim he and his spouse collected payments through Planet Africa and Yadah Connect for residential plots in Chishawasha, Norton, Westgate, Ruwa and Mutare between 2016 and this year.
Prosecutor Clement Chimbare stated Magaya falsely identified himself as the proprietor of New Donnington Farm in Norton, a property actually belonging to former Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono. Court documents...
Lynn Forbes expressed profound anguish following the arrival in South Africa of two brothers accused of killing her son, the prominent rapper AKA. The mother took to Instagram to describe her emotional distress, stating that the return of suspects represented a procedural step rather than a genuine resolution while noting that only her son's homecoming would constitute real justice. She characterized the atmosphere as suffocating and declared her inability to find relief.
Supporters responded with messages of consolation and solidarity after her public statement. The Ndimande brothers face charges in connection with the artist's death, which devastated fans and the music community. Forbes conveyed that the legal proceedings, while...
A registered nurse from Mutare faces fraud charges after authorities say she collected $15,000 from Zimnat Life Assurance by filing insurance claims under the names of three dead people. Shamiso Esinath Nyamundanda, 40, who works at Bamba Rural Health Clinic, appeared before magistrates in Harare, accused of opening policies worth $5,000 each between August 2022 and July 2025 while submitting forged affidavits that identified her as a family member of the deceased.
An assurance manager discovered inconsistencies in the paperwork and alerted police to the scheme. Prosecutors said the full amount had been transferred into her bank account. Nyamundanda received $300 bail and will return to court on December 9 for routine remand proceedings.
A Rusape resident received 36 months of imprisonment after withdrawing funds mistakenly transferred to his bank account and using them for personal expenses. Garikai Mtangandebvu, 30, who works at a wholesale shop in Vengere, accessed US$1,885.45 and ZWL238,638.90 that were deposited in July 2025 and intended for someone else sharing his name. The legitimate recipient later filed a claim that triggered a police investigation, though no recovery was made.
The Rusape Magistrates Court suspended portions of the sentence under specific conditions. Six months were waived for good behavior, 15 months depend on complete restitution, and another 15 months require 525 hours of community service. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe...
Zimbabwe striker Tino Kadewere has confirmed successful knee surgery and expressed optimism about his rehabilitation as the Africa Cup of Nations tournament approaches. The forward acknowledged enduring several difficult weeks but credited his family, teammates and supporters for sustaining him through the challenging period. His social media update revealed a history of recurring injuries that had prompted moments of uncertainty, though he pledged continued determination during recovery.
Medical progress appears encouraging according to early assessments, raising hopes the attacker could rejoin the Warriors before continental competition begins. Zimbabwe struggled offensively during World Cup qualifying without his finishing ability...
