That phone-snatching video actually got the guy busted. Johannesburg police nabbed a 26-year-old Zimbabwean national, Nobert Zapambela, connecting him to a bunch of crimes across Gauteng after footage of a grab went viral. The Tactical Response Unit tracked him to a Hillbrow apartment balcony, finding him with a suspicious cellphone, and linked him to multiple thefts plus the hijacking of an off-duty officer last March, often using a Toyota Corolla with fake plates.
Cops also grabbed three Bangladeshi nationals in a related sweep, accusing them of reprogramming stolen devices with specialized gear found on site. Zapambela sits in Hillbrow holding on a possession charge, while the other three face similar counts downtown, all awaiting...
A court just let the guy who hijacked the CCC keep it. The High Court shot down an attempt by a faction loyal to Welshman Ncube to undo the reinstatement of Sengezo Tshabangu, the self-declared CCC secretary-general. This ruling solidifies Tshabangu's control over the fractured opposition party, a grip he first took after Nelson Chamisa quit, claiming a ZANU-PF-backed takeover.
Tshabangu originally seized power following the 2023 elections, then used his position to recall numerous elected officials, like MPs and councilors, swapping them with his own unelected loyalists. This sparked the party's split into three camps: those following Ncube, those backing Tshabangu, and remnants still loyal to Chamisa under Jameson Timba. A...
Harare is finally towing those semis out of people's yards. The city council announced a crackdown on heavy-duty trucks parked illegally in residential neighborhoods, saying those rigs will get tickets and face impoundment. Officials pointed to a major increase in this activity, which clogs up local roads and even blocks garbage trucks and ambulances from getting through.
The statement made clear that this enforcement push will continue indefinitely, targeting drivers and owners who break these municipal rules. Even paying a fine might not save a vehicle if it stays put, with the city ready to haul it away.
This move responds to longtime complaints from residents about congestion, wrecked pavement, and general safety hazards caused by...
They fixed another chunk of that awful road to Victoria Falls. A new 5.4-kilometer section near Cross Jotsholo on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway is finally done, bringing the total opened to 37.5 kilometers. The transport ministry confirmed the progress, noting that Bitumen World has finished the most at 20.9 kilometers, followed by Fossil Contracting with 6.2 kilometers, and Bitumen Resources handling this latest Jotsholo stretch. Other contractors like Masimba Construction and Tensor Systems have not opened any segments yet.
The overall project remains massive, with 402.9 kilometers still under construction out of the total 440-kilometer route. This highway has been notoriously rough for ages, and this small update, while...
A Russian billionaire paid millions to make a German investigation disappear. Alisher Usmanov settled a money laundering and sanctions probe by the Munich prosecutor's office for ten million euros, avoiding a potential trial over alleged asset concealment and illicit security payments for his properties. The Uzbek-born oligarch, a close associate of Vladimir Putin, sanctioned by the EU and US, denied all accusations while his lawyers argued the self-reporting requirement violated his right against self-incrimination.
The settlement splits the payment between the state treasury and German charities, under a procedural code allowing cases to close upon certain conditions. This follows a similar four-million-euro payout in Frankfurt last...
Israel's recognition of Somaliland sparked a major diplomatic fight at the UN. The Security Council held an emergency session after Israel announced it would recognize the self-declared independent region, drawing fierce condemnation from Somalia, which called the move a violation of its territorial integrity. Somalia's envoy Abukar Dahir Osman labeled it an act of aggression and suggested Israeli officials hinted at relocating Palestinians there.
The United States defended Israel's right to establish relations but clarified its own policy on Somaliland remains unchanged. European members like Denmark warned the decision sets a dangerous precedent for regional stability, while the UK urged cooperation between Somalia and Somaliland...
A major lawyers' group says defending democracy is now the top priority. The International Bar Association shifted its focus in its latest agenda, elevating the rule of law above artificial intelligence as the primary concern for the global legal profession. Outgoing president Jaime Carey warned that judicial independence and legal principles are under threat even in traditional strongholds like Europe and the United States.
The report urges law firms to actively champion fundamental democratic values, moving beyond commercial service provision to defend judicial integrity and educate the public. This call to action follows consultations with legal leaders and reflects discussions at the IBA's recent Toronto conference. The...
Multiple lawyers scored royal honors for their legal and charity work. Former Law Society president Stephanie Boyce received a CBE for advancing diversity and access to justice, marking her historic term as the first woman of color in that role. She was joined by other legal figures like Linklaters managing partner Paul Lewis and ex-Freshfields partners Barry O’Brien and Mark Rawlinson, who each got OBEs for non-legal charitable and public service contributions.
The list also knighted former European Court judges Sir Ian Forrester and Sir Christopher Vajda for their judicial service and international legal relations. Former European Court of Human Rights judge Tim Eicke earned a KCMG for his work in public international law. Additional...
Mineral wealth belongs to the state, not your local chief. Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe reiterated that underground resources are national custodial property, directly challenging traditional leaders and communities who seek direct ownership or benefits from mining on their land. This position, grounded in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, aims to distribute gains across the entire country through licensing and tax revenue.
The declaration has sparked concern in mining regions like Rustenburg and the Eastern Cape, where communities argue that state control often fails to deliver promised local jobs or infrastructure. Traditional leaders cite laws granting them land management authority, creating a legal...
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