‘I was his life partner’: Man fights UNISA pension fund after payments stop — and loses

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A retired employee of Unisa, who has passed away, indicated that he was not married and designated zero percent for a spouse pension. As a result, his partner has ...

Dealership ordered to pay back man over R680,000 after his new Haval computer system crashed during repairs

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The man took the car for repairs within four months of buying it. While at the dealership, the car was connected to the computerised diagnostic programme and its ...

UPDATE: Four suspects shot dead during confrontation with Durban police

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Paramedics said they found the four men riddled with bullets and they were declared dead on the scene.

Multiple fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal shootout between police and suspects

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

According to reports from ALS Paramedics, the M4 has been closed to traffic from the southbound lane just before the Merebank offramp.

Four suspects killed in shootout with Ekurhuleni police after liquor store robbery

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Four suspected robbers were killed in a dramatic shootout with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) in Alberton on Monday.

Former SANDF member sentenced to 20 years for raping colleague's 15-year-old daughter

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Peace Mashile, 35, lived in the same base with the victim and on the night of the incident, he used the window to enter the bedroom where the victim was sleeping ...

Six suspects nabbed with R1. 5 million worth of Eskom property in KZN

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Police discovered a cache of items including smart meters and copper, all of which belonged to the power utility Eskom which were stolen during a brazen business ...

Body of missing seven-year-old boy found in the river in KZN

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The Grade two pupil had been missing since Sunday evening after he went hunting at the Cato Manor Forest with three friends and a pack of dogs.

Mpumalanga boy, 13, faces attempted murder charges after shooting 15-year-old cousin

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A 13-year-old boy in Mpumalanga is facing serious legal repercussions after allegedly shooting his cousin with a gun he stole from his father's safe.

OUMA GETS 10 YEARS

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Limpopo vrou abused grandson, 4, for peeing in bed

Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso to be deported following acquittal on over 30 charges

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The verdict has sparked a national conversation about the challenges faced by victims of sexual violence and the complex nature of accessing justice.

Five things to know about the chaotic Budget 2025

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The DA announced that it will be heading court to challenge the budget after the ANC managed to gather support for the budget to be passed in its approval as part ...

'The system has failed survivors'; acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso slated

Sinenhlanhla Masilela and Wendy Dondolo|Published

The uMkhonto weSizwe Women's League has issued a scathing statement condemning the acquittal of pastor Timothy Omotoso on multiple sexual assault charges, calling ...

UPDATE: Five wanted cash-in-transit robbers killed in dramatic shootout with KZN police

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, said the suspects were wanted for a heist that happened on Monday, 31 March 2025 in KwaMashu.

Six suspects arrested in KZN after personal assistant plans former boss's robbery and kidnapping

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

During the ordeal, the victim recognised a woman who was his former personal assistant from a municipality where he had previously worked.

Five cash-in-transit robbers killed in dramatic shootout with KZN police

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is on his way to the scene where five suspected cash in transit robbers were shot and killed ...

NPA to study judgment and explore options after high court acquitted Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The NPA said it will explore its legal options after Timothy Omotoso was acquitted of all 32 charges including racketeering, trafficking in persons, rape, and sexual ...

VAT INCREASE VICTORY FOR MENSE

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

African National Congress (ANC) supported a proposal by ActionSA to remove the 0. 5% VAT increase, giving taxpayers some much-needed breathing room

Western Cape High Court rules against woman in estate dispute over deceased boyfriend's home

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

In a recent ruling, the Western Cape High Court denied Ruansa van Eeden's request to live in her deceased boyfriend's house, highlighting the lack of evidence supporting ...

DA loses VAT fight, accuses ANC and ActionSA of betraying the country

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The DA said their suggestion would have created growth and jobs, cut the waste in government and stopped VAT hikes – but the ANC and ActionSA have denied South Africa ...

LOOK: Over 20 vehicles crash on the N12 Westbound at Edenvale Road, highway closed

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A massive crash involving over 20 vehicles on the N12 Westbound has left two drivers fighting for their lives and eight motorists injured.

Grandmother sentenced to 10 years for brutal assault on grandson over bedwetting

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The woman repeatedly stuck the child with a tree stick and threatened to cut the boy's private parts as a misguided solution to the issue of bedwetting.

Cape Town woman in a legal battle to live in late boyfriend's house with her children and seeks access to his cars

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A Cape Town woman who wanted to live in her late boyfriend's house after her lease expired, argued that the long-standing relationship with the deceased gave her ...

Former intelligence officers in court for defrauding state security agency of R5. 8 million

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Two former intelligence officials have been arrested and released on strict bail conditions for allegedly embezzling millions from the State Security Agency.

Former Denel executives face corruption charges after misrepresenting crucial facts to the government

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Lungisani Daniel Mantsha, the former chairperson of the Denel board, and Zwelakhe Nhlanganiso Ntshepe, the ex-group CEO, stand accused of violating regulations and ...