South African footballer Thembinkosi Lorch continues his impressive form with Wydad Casablanca, scoring his fifth goal of the season in a 2-1 league victory against OC Safi. His performance helps maintain his team's position at the top of the Botola Pro standings.
The 32-year-old forward, who joined the Moroccan club permanently in July, has become an integral part of their lineup. Lorch has found the net consistently across nine appearances in all competitions this season, demonstrating a significant impact since his transfer from Mamelodi Sundowns.
His successful adaptation to a new league highlights the international reach of South African sporting talent. Lorch's career resurgence in North Africa is being closely followed by...
In a significant trial following the July 2021 civil unrest, the Durban High Court heard testimony that approximately 164 WhatsApp groups were used to coordinate and incite widespread violence. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and incitement to public violence.
The state presented evidence alleging her social media activity was instrumental in fomenting the riots, which resulted in over 350 fatalities and an estimated R50 billion in economic damage. The prosecution argued these online groups played a direct role in orchestrating crimes, including arson, looting, and destruction of property.
Zuma-Sambudla, who is a Member of Parliament for the uMkhonto...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged international leaders to take decisive action against global inequality, describing it as a severe threat to stability and economic prosperity. In his weekly newsletter, he cited a recent expert report that found that the wealthiest ten percent of the global population controls a disproportionate share of total income and assets.
As the current G20 chair, South Africa has prioritized addressing inequality alongside sustainability and solidarity. The report, led by economist Joseph Stiglitz, proposes establishing a permanent international body to monitor inequality trends and advises governments to implement progressive policies such as fairer tax systems and debt relief for developing nations...
The Democratic Alliance has recently criticized Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, with his supporters characterizing these attacks as politically motivated and hypocritical. They contend the Premier has a record of tangible action, citing his initiatives to modernize schools, generate youth employment, and implement innovative crime prevention strategies.
His defenders argue that this criticism reflects a double standard, suggesting the opposition remains silent on internal failures while targeting a leader actively working to uplift marginalized communities. They frame Lesufi’s leadership as focused on substantive progress and unity.
The response from his supporters urges the public to reject what they describe as political theatrics...
A community leader in Vredefort, Reverend Mo’hau Khumalo, has declared that the murder of Todi Modise should become a pivotal moment for justice in the area. He reported that residents filled the Vredefort Magistrate’s Court to oppose bail for the accused, a security officer from Parys named Mr. Fereira.
The case was postponed to November 13, 2025, for a formal bail hearing. Community members expressed grave concerns over potential interference in the investigation, vowing to monitor the proceedings closely. They described Modise as a hard-working and kind neighbor, whose loss has unified people from various backgrounds.
The large public turnout demonstrated a collective demand for accountability, particularly regarding crimes...
South African International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has rejected allegations from United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Afrikaners face racial persecution. Lamola described the claims as politically motivated and factually incorrect, sharing official police statistics to counter the narrative. He stated that crime on farms impacts all racial groups, noting that of 225 victims recorded from April 2020 to March 2024, 101 were farm workers who are predominantly Black.
This diplomatic dispute follows an announcement by US President Donald Trump that American officials would boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, citing unsubstantiated claims of violence against white farmers. The South African government has...
A KwaZulu-Natal farmer, Mike Pryor, was abducted from his Kwa Heri Farm home in the Indezi Valley and later found murdered. According to the uMngeni Local Municipality, his remains were discovered inside his burnt-out vehicle in the nearby area of Mpophomeni.
Deputy Mayor Sandile Mnikathi expressed profound shock at the incident, extending condolences to Pryor’s family and friends. Preliminary information from the South African Police Service suggests a possible connection to a disgruntled former employee. Authorities have opened a murder investigation and are actively searching for a suspect.
The killing has deeply unsettled the local farming community, prompting calls for increased vigilance and enhanced security measures in rural...
A late-night shack fire in the Steve Biko Informal Settlement in Etwatwa resulted in the deaths of five family members, including three children. Emergency services reported that the blaze, which occurred on Sunday, November 9, completely consumed a five-roomed structure. A teenage boy sleeping in a separate outside room managed to escape unharmed.
Disaster and Emergency Management Services spokesperson William Ntladi stated that firefighters responded to the scene around midnight and found the dwelling fully engulfed. After an aggressive firefighting operation, the bodies of the parents and their three children were discovered in the debris. Paramedics declared all five deceased at the scene.
The tragedy has renewed concerns over...
A senior advisor to President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted international claims of a white genocide occurring in South Africa. Bejani Chauke stated that violent farm crimes affect both farmers and workers of all races and are not racially motivated. He confirmed the government is developing a specific strategy to address these killings as a priority criminal justice matter.
Chauke's comments referenced an alignment with major national farming organizations, which also recognize the criminal rather than racial nature of these attacks. His statement served as a rebuttal to recent foreign accusations that the South African government was ignoring targeted killings.
Official data indicate that farm violence results in dozens of deaths...
