Durban, South Africa – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has today confirmed major new developments in the high-profile murder case of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale. Earlier this morning, SAPS issued a media statement revealing that a third suspect has now been added to the list of wanted individuals. Bongani Mthimkhulu, who is a friend of one of the main suspects, Philangenkosi Makhanya, is now officially wanted in connection with the brutal murder. “Mthimkhulu, seen wearing a white top in the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the formation of a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate why apartheid-era crimes identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) have still not been fully investigated or prosecuted. The commission will be led by retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe, with assistance from retired Northern Cape Judge President Frans Diale Kgomo and Senior Counsel Andrea Gabriel. This move follows a legal settlement discussion with families of victims of apartheid crimes, who brought a court…

Durban – As Africa’s Travel Indaba wrapped up today, the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) made waves with a landmark agreement aimed at transforming how the world experiences one of South Africa’s greatest treasures: the Kruger National Park. On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Limpopo and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), signaling the start of a partnership that seeks to market the two provinces as a single tourism destination. Speaking exclusively to African Times at…

The Zimbabwean government is proud to be part of a growing African tourism movement, according to the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa, who spoke exclusively to African Times at the Zimbabwe Tourism Stand during the ongoing Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban. Speaking amidst a buzz of cultural displays, business meetings, and travel showcases, Mnangagwa was upbeat about this year’s Indaba, describing it as bigger and more impactful than ever before. “For this year’s Indaba, compared…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the importance of South Africa’s role in the G20, calling it an opportunity to promote sustainable development and advocate for the Global South. He told the Africa Travel Indaba in Durban that hosting the G20 positively casts the country and the entire African continent into the global spotlight. Mashatile delivered a keynote address at the continent’s premier travel conference held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Tuesday, May 13, alongside Tourism…

DURBAN — The tourism sector should leave outdated approaches and embrace innovation.  This was the message at the official opening of Africa’s premier tourism trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba, in Durban on Monday, 12th of May, 2025 with a renewed vision for the future of the continent’s tourism industry.  The event is being hosted at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, and is expected to draw hundreds of delegates, exhibitors, and buyers from across the globe. Before…

Hundreds of workers and community members from Delmas, Mpumalanga, returned to the streets on Thursday, 8 May, to demand answers, action, and dignity. This follows earlier protests just days before, as outrage grows over unpaid wages and the shocking collapse of Daybreak Farms, a state-funded poultry producer now mired in crisis. At the heart of the unrest is a deeply troubling situation: workers have gone unpaid, chickens have been left to starve, and management is silent. The once-busy farms are…

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested four suspects in connection with the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. The couple has been missing since 18 February 2025. The arrests, confirmed on Monday, come after a cross-province operation involving police teams from Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, welcomed the arrests, calling them a “significant breakthrough.” “While investigations are still underway, I want to commend the investigating team for the progress…

South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has urged Commonwealth countries in Africa to work together to tackle corruption. She warned that corruption has become global, sophisticated, and deeply damaging to states. Speaking at the opening of the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa on Monday, Kubayi stressed the need for strong, modern, and collaborative approaches to fighting corruption. “This conference sends a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated,” Kubayi…

Workers at Daybreak Farm took to the streets on Friday, blocking the R50 road outside the company’s Clayville premises, demanding their overdue salaries amid allegations of severe animal neglect and crisis management failures. The protest was sparked by non-payment of wages that were due on April 25, with many workers still left empty-handed nearly two weeks later. Daybreak, whose sole shareholder is the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), has allegedly closed its doors, offering no explanation or timeline for payment. “We…