Tembisa Hospital Looting: Maumela’s Luxury Ferrari on the Block After Special Tribunal Ruling

A Ferrari bought for more than R11 million and linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela can now be sold after the Special Tribunal ruled that keeping the luxury vehicle under preservation was no longer financially prudent.

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale forms part of a collection of luxury assets preserved in connection with the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) investigation into alleged corruption and maladministration at Tembisa Hospital, where about R2 billion is alleged to have been looted through irregularREAD MORE

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is considering suspending Peter Nonyane, aka Greater Gagash Municipality, following his arrest by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, on allegations of fraud.

Nonyane, who has built a sizeable social media following under the name “Greater Gagash Municipality”, was arrested by the Hawks in Tshwane on Friday, 14 August 2026.

According to the TMPD, Nonyane, the store manager at Seventeen Lifestyle in Pretoria, remains in custodyREAD MORE

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Durban on Monday as the March and March Movement staged an anti-illegal immigration demonstration within close proximity of the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit.

The protest took place near Durban City Hall, a few hundred metres from the venue where SADC heads of state and government were meeting at the International Convention Centre (ICC) for the regional summit.

Police and private security personnel maintained a strong presence around the protestREAD MORE

The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently reinstate suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, saying revelations before the Madlanga Commission have raised serious questions about the legal basis and handling of the case against him.

SAPU says Masemola should be restored to his position while the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) reviews the criminal charges brought against him by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).

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Four people have been killed and one person wounded in a shooting at a flat in Newclare, west of Johannesburg.

Sophiatown police are investigating four counts of murder and one count of attempted murder following the shooting on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said police received a complaint of a shooting in Newclare at about 9.34 pm.

“Upon arrival at the scene, community members pointed out a flat where they allegedREAD MORE

The Betway Premiership has wasted little time reminding South African football fans why it remains one of the most unpredictable and fiercely contested leagues on the African continent.

Just three matchdays into the 2026/27 season, the early battle for supremacy has already produced a dramatic change at the summit, with defending champions Orlando Pirates knocking Kaizer Chiefs off the top of the table.

The Buccaneers made the biggest statement of the weekend on Sunday when they sweptREAD MORE

A video showing a female e-hailing driver being robbed by three men has sparked widespread anger on social media, with the incident emerging against the backdrop of renewed calls for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa.

The video, which is circulating widely across social media platforms, appears to show the woman being confronted after responding to what had been a requested ride.

According to the footage, one of the men tells the driver that she isREAD MORE

Cameroon have finally ended years of heartbreak by being crowned Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions after brushing aside Malawi 3-0 in a one-sided final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night.

The Indomitable Lionesses produced a devastating first-half performance to settle the contest before the break, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice and Naomi Eto adding another as Cameroon raced into a commanding 3-0 lead.

The victory gives Cameroon their first WAFCONREAD MORE

Lusaka— President Hakainde Hichilema has taken a commanding lead in Zambia’s presidential election, with results from 135 of the country’s 226 constituencies now announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).

Hichilema has so far secured 1,544,140 votes, while his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, has polled 1,030,662 votes.

The incumbent is therefore ahead by 513,478 votes.

With results from 135 constituencies announced, 91 constituencies remain to be reported.

The latest tally places Hichilema firmly aheadREAD MORE

The South African Police Service on Sunday paid tribute to 29-year-old Constable Thapelo Kleinbooi Tlometsane, describing him as a dedicated young officer whose promising career was brutally cut short when he was killed while responding to gunshots in Reiger Park, east of Johannesburg.

Tlometsane was laid to rest in Zebediela, Limpopo, where his family, colleagues and senior government officials gathered to honour his life and service.

The funeral service was officiated by Deputy Minister of PoliceREAD MORE