
Julius Malema’s advocate invokes Oscar Pistorius in sentencing showdown
Advocate Laurence Hodes has boldly cited the infamous Oscar Pistorius shooting, at Tashas, to fight a potential 15-year jail term for Malema.
TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2026, 02:53

Advocate Laurence Hodes has boldly cited the infamous Oscar Pistorius shooting, at Tashas, to fight a potential 15-year jail term for Malema.

Rising witchcraft accusations in Malawi are fuelling deadly attacks on elderly people, exposing gaps in justice, social protection and governance

Resisting payment for government services that are unreliable or of poor quality is a predictable response to South Africa’s broken service delivery system.
Tyla has received four nominations at the American Music Awards, which takes place on 25 May 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy has completed a historic quadruple crossing between Robben Island and the mainland – nearly 30km in just over 10 hours – without a wetsuit, and awaits Guinness World Records ratification of her achievement.

Smith scored a consolation goal for Detroit City as Dithejane received his marching orders a few minutes later in the US Open Cup.
Iran has demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the US and Israel’s attacks, as the country remains defiant and regional powers continue their attempts to mediate an end to the conflict.

A former Pick n Pay staff member is facing fraud allegations, which are now being investigated by the Hawks.

Citadel CEO Andrew Möller is set to retire from the helm at the start of July 2026, three decades after he first joined the wealth management firm.

Hill-Lewis has harshly criticised Donald Trump, despite his party’s desperate push to mend frosty United States-South Africa ties.

Kaizer Chiefs failed to secure the services of this now former Bafana Bafana star at a very young age many years ago.

Rising fuel prices in South Africa are driving up operating costs in the logistics sector, with some smaller operators on the brink of closure as a result.

Designed to elevate everyday use, the upcoming device combines sleek design, advanced AI photography, and reliable long-lasting power. Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced the upcoming launch of the HONOR 600 Lite in Mzansi. The launch will be revealed soon, as HONOR South Africa gets ready to impress Mzansi once again with a stylish design […]

Most of South Africa’s smelters have shut over the past 15 years due to rising electricity prices and unreliable supply, with only a few surviving through discounted power deals.
Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny”, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff on social media.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has chosen Roelf Meyer, a former chief government negotiator during talks to end white minority rule in the 1990s, to be his country’s next ambassador to the United States.

Previous councils failed to act and hold the vice-chancellor accountable. They bear responsibility for many of the challenges now facing Fort Hare

Two major developments over the past few months could present a significant risk to South Africa’s electricity sector reforms and the price of solar panels in the country.
The Nkabinde Commission faces mounting challenges as retired Major General Johan Booysen withdraws from testifying, further depleting the evidence leaders’ witness roster.
Veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer has been appointed South Africa’s new ambassador to the US, the presidency has confirmed to News24.

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