On 12 September, Phakamani Lungisani Mahlambi will turn 28, and he is supposed to be in his prime. And no one knows this better than Gavin Hunt. Hunt, who introduced Mahlambi at the now defunct Bidvest Wits a decade ago, is now assessing the latter at Durban City for a possible signing. The fact that… Continue reading It’s Now or Never for Phakamani Mahlambi!
African Leaders Gather in South Africa to Boost Continental Water and Sanitation Projects
The African Water Investment Summit 2025 opened this week in Cape Town. Co-hosted by the African Union and South Africa, the summit seeks to bridge an estimated annual funding gap of US$30 billion while accelerating efforts to provide safe water and adequate sanitation across the continent, as reported by El Maipo, a partner of TV… Continue reading African Leaders Gather in South Africa to Boost Continental Water and Sanitation Projects
South32 to Halt Mozal Aluminium Operations in 2026 Over Power Supply Uncertainty
Australian mining group South32, owner of Mozambique’s largest industrial operation, Mozal, will cease production in March 2026 when its current electricity supply contract ends, citing a lack of guarantees for continued power. The company said, in a statement to the market, talks with the Mozambican government, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) and South Africa’s Eskom… Continue reading South32 to Halt Mozal Aluminium Operations in 2026 Over Power Supply Uncertainty
Lorch and Maema Leave Mamelodi Sundowns
Thembinkosi Lorch and Neo Maema have played their last games for Mamelodi Sundowns, with the club announcing their exits. The Tshwane club has announced their departure, starting with Lorch. “After two unforgettable years, one league title, 26 appearances, seven goals, and four assists, the Yellow Nation thanks and celebrates Thembinkosi Lorch,” stated the club. African… Continue reading Lorch and Maema Leave Mamelodi Sundowns
Seven Inmates, Police Officer Die in Head on Collision
Limpopo – Six awaiting trialists and a police officer died when a vehicle they were traveling in collided with a heavy duty truck along the R101 road between Mokopane and Mokgophong in Limpopo (today). The number of casualties rose to seven after one of the injured inmates died on arrival in hospital. Spokesperson for the… Continue reading Seven Inmates, Police Officer Die in Head on Collision
“Modern Day Terrorist’: Zuma’s Daughter Faces November Trial in Durban High Court
The Durban High Court on Thursday certified the high-profile case against MK Party Member of Parliament, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, as trial-ready, setting the matter down for 10–21 November 2025. Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, faces one count of incitement to commit terrorism and two counts of incitement to commit public violence in connection… Continue reading “Modern Day Terrorist’: Zuma’s Daughter Faces November Trial in Durban High Court
Grobler Ten Goals Away from PSL Record
Sekhukhune United’s new striker Bradley Grobler has hit the ground running this season, and he is now within touching distance of a Premier Soccer League (PSL) record. Incredibly, this is Grobler’s 19th season in the professional ranks, and at 37, it may not have come as a surprise if he walked away from the game.… Continue reading Grobler Ten Goals Away from PSL Record
Soweto E-Hailing–Taxi War Boils Over: One Dead, Residents Demand Taxi Industry’s Removal
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
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