A bloody flare-up in the long-running conflict between taxi and e-hailing drivers has left one man dead, a taxi torched, and Soweto residents openly demanding that the taxi industry be driven out of their community. By Thursday midday, tensions remained dangerously high after a Toyota Quantum taxi was set alight, hours after a 35-year-old e-hailing… Continue reading Soweto E-Hailing–Taxi War Boils Over: One Dead, Residents Demand Taxi Industry’s Removal
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Mall on Lockdown: Angry Residents Demand Action After E-Hailing Driver Gunned Down
The usually bustling Maponya Mall was eerily quiet this morning as hundreds of angry Pimville residents blocked access roads, barricaded taxi ranks, and vowed not to let the centre reopen until management commits to guaranteeing the safety of shoppers and transport operators. The community’s stand comes less than 12 hours after a 35-year-old e-hailing driver,… Continue reading Mall on Lockdown: Angry Residents Demand Action After E-Hailing Driver Gunned Down
Cop Jailed for Escorting Cigarette Smugglers
A former police officer of Muila Village was yesterday sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for the use of a marked state vehicle to escort smugglers transporting illicit cigarettes through his policing area. Appearing before the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court yesterday, Godfrey Avhasei Matheledza (41) was convicted and sentenced for two counts of corruption. The… Continue reading Cop Jailed for Escorting Cigarette Smugglers
Africa50 Urges African-Led Solutions to Infrastructure Gaps
Africa50 Chief Executive Officer, Alain Ebobissé, has called on African nations to take the lead in addressing the continent’s infrastructure challenges, emphasising that the means to close the gap are already within Africa’s reach. Speaking in Maputo on Wednesday during Africa50’s annual general meeting, held under the theme “Mozambique and Africa50: Uniting Infrastructure, Connecting Continents… Continue reading Africa50 Urges African-Led Solutions to Infrastructure Gaps
The Power of Words: A Turning Point for Political Discourse in South Africa
In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court has sent a clear and powerful message: hate speech, even when disguised as political rhetoric, has no place in public discourse. The case between EFF President Julius Malema and Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene, one that has captured the attention of South Africans and beyond,… Continue reading The Power of Words: A Turning Point for Political Discourse in South Africa
Paris Saint-Germain Bags Super Cup
French club Paris Saint-Germain has won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in its history. The UEFA Champions League winners met Tottenham Hotspur, champions of the Europa League, in Udine, Italy, on Wednesday. The clash was settled on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. With a 4-3 penalty shootout victory in… Continue reading Paris Saint-Germain Bags Super Cup
War for the Streets: Maponya Mall Becomes Latest Frontline in Taxi–E-Hailing Clash
Soweto woke up on Thursday morning to the smell of burnt metal and the echo of gunfire still haunting the night. Outside Maponya Mall, a charred shell of what was once a working man’s livelihood stood as a grim reminder of how far the long-running war between minibus taxi operators and e-hailing drivers has spiralled.… Continue reading War for the Streets: Maponya Mall Becomes Latest Frontline in Taxi–E-Hailing Clash
Lorch Pens Permanent Deal with Wydad
Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca have finally succeeded in luring Thembinkosi Lorch back to North Africa. For the past few weeks, Wydad has been engaged in talks with Mamelodi Sundowns for Lorch’s permanent switch following his impressive loan spell at the Red Castle. Lorch’s initial loan deal ran out on 31 July, but Wydad was keen… Continue reading Lorch Pens Permanent Deal with Wydad
Khumalo and Crime Intelligence Chiefs in Court as SAPS Integrity Crisis Deepens
The high-profile fraud and corruption case against South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and six of his co-accused has been postponed to 8 September 2025 for further disclosure of particulars, consultations, and the setting of a date for transfer to the regional court. Khumalo, who serves as the Divisional… Continue reading Khumalo and Crime Intelligence Chiefs in Court as SAPS Integrity Crisis Deepens
Asanele Velebayi Made to Wait for Chiefs Debut
Cape Town Spurs are fighting back in a bid to retain winger Asanele Velebayi. The 22-year-old was declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) on the basis that Spurs, who were relegated to the ABC Motsepe League, are now an amateur team and their “professional contract” with Velebayi is… Continue reading Asanele Velebayi Made to Wait for Chiefs Debut