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The Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the legitimate king of the Zulu nation, overruling a 2023 Pretoria High Court judgment that had challenged his recognition. President Cyril Ramaphosa officially recognised Misuzulu’s ascension to the throne on March 16, 2022, with a certificate handover ceremony at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. However, Zulu princes Mbonisi and Simakade contested the recognition, claiming that the identification of Misuzulu had not followed Zulu customary law. In December 2023, Judge Norman Davis ruled that the recognition was unlawful and called for the formation of an investigative committee to examine whether proper…

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over most parts of Mpumalanga and the central and northern areas of Gauteng on Monday afternoon. A 60% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms is expected over Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Forecaster Lehlogonolo Thobela warned of possible localised flooding, damaging winds, and hail in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. “Damaging winds are expected in the interior of KwaZulu-Natal, especially in the southwestern regions, which may affect high-sided vehicles. Along the south coast, winds and waves could disrupt navigation at sea and coastal…

Vincent Ndima, a community leader and businessman from Alexandra township in northern Johannesburg, was fatally shot on Monday morning. Gauteng police spokesperson Capt Tintswalo Sibeko said the incident occurred at 1:10am at the corner of John Brandt Street and 12th Avenue, when gunmen opened fire on two men. “A 49-year-old man was found deceased in his vehicle with gunshot wounds. A passenger sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment,” Sibeko said. Police have opened cases of murder and attempted murder. The motive for the attack is currently unknown, and no arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing. Ndima, who…

The trial over the Limpopo pig farm double murder is scheduled to resume at the Polokwane High Court on Monday. The case involves 60-year-old farm owner Zachariah Olivier, 19-year-old employee Rudolph De Wet, and 40-year-old employee William Musora. The trial is expected to conclude on October 17, 2025. According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mashudu Malabo-Dzhangi, De Wet has agreed to testify as a Section 204 state witness. The trial was previously postponed in August after Olivier requested more time to prepare following De Wet’s decision to cooperate with the prosecution. The accused face charges of murder, attempted murder,…

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has claimed that former DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko approached him with a proposal to serve as his party’s mayoral candidate for Joburg. Mashaba told the Sunday Times that he had rejected Mazibuko’s proposal. According to sources in the party, the rejection came after ActionSA’s corridors were filled this week with speculation that talks with Mazibuko over her candidacy for the Joburg mayorship were at an advanced stage. “Lindiwe Mazibuko is the one who approached me to stand,” said Mashaba. “Unfortunately she wanted to stand on the condition we group up with Mmusi [Maimane] and Rise…

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu says he is unfazed by revelations at the Madlanga commission of inquiry implicating him in alleged political interference in the criminal justice system. Speaking at a memorial lecture commemorating struggle stalwarts Simon Msweli and Mike Mthethwa in the Musa Dladla region of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, Mchunu said he was ready to testify before the commission. “I am glad that I will get an opportunity to present my side of the story in the commission,” said Mchunu, adding he was not shaken by the evidence implicating him. Mchunu was suspended by President Cyril Ramaphosa amid explosive…

Three people have died and two others were seriously injured after a truck collided with a car on the N2 in Phongolo, northern KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday. The provincial transport department said traffic ambassador Ayanda Msweli reported the accident. Road Traffic Inspectorate officials worked alongside emergency rescue services and other agencies at the scene. Motorists were advised to exercise caution as one lane remained closed while recovery operations continued. Transport MEC Siboniso Duma highlighted the ongoing risk of truck-related accidents and said the provincial department had recently increased monitoring at weighbridges across KwaZulu-Natal. The operation, started on Wednesday, led to the…

The Springboks secured back-to-back Castle Lager Rugby Championship titles after a hard-fought 29-27 victory over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa came from a 13-10 halftime deficit to claim the win in front of over 70,000 fans. The win gave South Africa the championship on points difference, as both the Boks and New Zealand finished with 19 log points, but the Springboks had a +57 points difference compared to the All Blacks’ +8. Argentina led 13-10 at halftime after early dominance, with Bautista Delguy scoring a try and Santiago Carreras converting it, giving the Pumas an…

ActionSA has announced Xolani Khumalo as its mayoral candidate for the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Party president Herman Mashaba described Khumalo as an “ethical leader” ready to tackle crime, deliver basic services, and promote growth and job creation in the municipality. Khumalo, a former presenter on Moja Love’s Sizokthola, gained public attention as an anti-crime advocate through his investigative work exposing drug dens and other criminal activities. In April 2025, he was acquitted of charges related to the death of an alleged drug dealer, a case that received widespread public scrutiny. The 2026 municipal…

South African luxury fashion brand MaXhosa Africa will showcase its Spring/Summer 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday at the Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague in Paris. Titled Izipho Zabadala (Gifts For the Ancestors), the collection honours ancestral wisdom, creativity, and heritage. MaXhosa Africa is the only South African and African-based brand on the official Paris Fashion Week schedule, recognised by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM). Founder and chief designer Laduma Ngxokolo said the collection reflects 15 years of creative work, connecting past, present, and future. “Every garment speaks across time, weaving past, present and future…