Magistrates Commission Fast-Tracks Complaint Against Retired Chief Magistrate in Taxi Boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni Case

The Magistrates Commission has confirmed that retired Chief Magistrate Tuleto Tonjeni officially left office at the end of May, while also announcing that a complaint lodged against her in connection with the controversial bail proceedings involving taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused will be prioritised for urgent consideration.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission sought to clarify questions surrounding Tonjeni’s retirement and the status of complaints relating to her handling of the high-profile matterREAD MORE

A fresh wave of concern over escalating violence involving school-aged children has gripped Gauteng following the killing of an 18-year-old Grade 10 learner from Mokgome Secondary School, who was allegedly attacked with a panga in Braamfischerville earlier this week.

The tragedy has once again placed the spotlight on learner safety in communities where violence continues to spill over into and around schools, leaving families, educators and fellow pupils traumatised.

On Wednesday night, Gauteng police confirmed the arrestREAD MORE

In a resounding demonstration of African diplomatic solidarity, Zimbabwe has secured election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the 2027–2028 term, with a decisive 182 out of 190 votes in the UN General Assembly.

Running uncontested within the African regional group at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, the Southern African country’s endorsement signals a significant moment for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ‘Engagement and Re-engagement’ foreign policy agenda, which has longREAD MORE

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn the suspension of Advocate Mkhuseli Ntaba and allowed him to return to work, following an interim investigation into the dramatic collapse of the high-profile extortion and money laundering case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Adv Andy Mothibi confirmed that the NPA’s Office for Ethics and Accountability (OEA) had submitted an interim report into theREAD MORE

A major breakthrough has been achieved in the investigation into the brutal murders of South African tourists Ernst and Dina Marais after two suspects were arrested in Mozambique, less than two weeks after the shocking crime that stunned the nation and the conservation community.

The arrests mark a significant development in what has been described as one of the most disturbing crimes in the history of the Kruger National Park, which recently marked 100 years of existence. AuthoritiesREAD MORE

Annually, Africa Day celebrations across the continent are filled with reminders of the promises of unity and solidarity for the continent. In South Africa, Africa Day is commemorated by a diversity of commemorative activities propagating this very idea of unity, started by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU), on the 25th of May 1963. 

Within the South African Higher Education milieu, the celebrations continued this year despite ongoing tensions of AfrophobiaREAD MORE

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, 4 June 2026, as the two countries seek to deepen political, economic and strategic cooperation.

The visit, which will take place at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, is expected to reinforce the long-standing relationship between South Africa and Kenya, two of Africa’s most influential economies.

According to Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, the State Visit reflects the growing importanceREAD MORE

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has suspended the membership of its National Assembly Chief Whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, with immediate effect pending the outcome of an internal investigation into allegations of corruption.

The announcement was made following a meeting between MK Party President Jacob Zuma and the party’s national officials on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

In a statement issued by national spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu, the party said Mokoena-Zondi had been instructed to immediately hand over all party documents,READ MORE

The arrest of a 23-year-old suspect in connection with the killing of Mossel Bay teenager Nhlamulo Sambo has been welcomed by March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who expressed hope that the development will bring justice to the grieving family and help establish the truth surrounding the controversial case.

Sambo, 19, died after being stabbed during an incident in Mossel Bay in the early hours of Sunday morning. The case attracted widespread attention and sparked heated political debateREAD MORE

International Monetary Fund projections place Brazil among the largest economies globally, supported by stronger-than-expected GDP growth

Brazil is projected to return to the ranks of the world’s ten largest economies in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts, as reported by Toda Palavra, a TV BRICS partner.

The latest projections indicate that Brazil is poised to reclaim 10th place in the global economic ranking, driven by stronger-than-expectedREAD MORE