The 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War marked a solemn and significant occasion for China and the international community. In his keynote address, President Xi Jinping emphasised the need to remember the sacrifices of millions, correct distortions of history, and reaffirm… Continue reading China’s Struggle Against Aggression was a Decisive Part of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War
Court Orders 20-Year Sentences for Chinese Nationals in High-Profile Trafficking Trial
The Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday handed down 20-year prison sentences to seven Chinese nationals found guilty of human trafficking, child labour, and related offences, marking a significant victory in South Africa’s ongoing fight against exploitation. The seven—Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian—were convicted in… Continue reading Court Orders 20-Year Sentences for Chinese Nationals in High-Profile Trafficking Trial
Hugo Broos: PSL Clubs Won’t Like What I Say!
Few people would have bothered to listen to Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos when he took over four years ago. The fact that the Belgian won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon mattered little at the time. Broos also ruffled some feathers with over-the-top comments that seemed to undermine South African football.… Continue reading Hugo Broos: PSL Clubs Won’t Like What I Say!
Israel Faces Global Backlash After Unprecedented Strikes on Qatar
Israel has carried out unprecedented airstrikes on Qatar, targeting what it claimed were senior leaders of Hamas, in an escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East and derail fragile mediation efforts. Videos shared on social media showed residents in the Qatari capital, Doha, fleeing in panic as explosions lit up the night sky. Huge… Continue reading Israel Faces Global Backlash After Unprecedented Strikes on Qatar
Chinese Factory Bosses Convicted of Trafficking to be Sentenced in SA Court
The Johannesburg High Court will today, sentence seven Chinese nationals convicted on 160 charges linked to human trafficking and child labour. The group—Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian—was found guilty in February 2025 of offences including aiding trafficking, bondage, and benefitting from exploitation. Their convictions… Continue reading Chinese Factory Bosses Convicted of Trafficking to be Sentenced in SA Court
Mamelodi Hostage Tragedy Sparks Urgent Calls for Police Mental Health Support
What began as a family dispute in the quiet streets of Mamelodi East turned into a tragedy that has shaken the police fraternity and left a community searching for answers. On Tuesday, a 16-hour hostage drama ended in heartbreak when Constable Thapelo Mashigo, 32, shot and killed his 18-year-old nephew before turning the gun on… Continue reading Mamelodi Hostage Tragedy Sparks Urgent Calls for Police Mental Health Support
Bafana Bafana on the Brink of World Cup Qualification
South Africa’s senior national football team Bafana Bafana will head to next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers still in control of Group C. Hugo Broos’ men were held to a 1-1 draw by Nigeria in a tense FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday night. The point moved Bafana Bafana… Continue reading Bafana Bafana on the Brink of World Cup Qualification
SADC Praises Mozambique’s Progress in Peace and Development
MAPUTO – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has commended Mozambique’s progress in key areas such as peace, security, regional trade, and development. Speaking on Tuesday in Maputo, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi expressed the organization’s satisfaction with the achievements Mozambique has recorded. The remarks were made following a working meeting held at the Office… Continue reading SADC Praises Mozambique’s Progress in Peace and Development
Wave of School Tragedies Rocks Gauteng, MEC Chiloane Calls for Action
The Gauteng education system is reeling from a series of tragic incidents that have left two learners dead and eight others traumatised following sexual assault, prompting renewed concern over violence and safety in South African schools. On Tuesday morning, a Grade 8 learner at Qalabotjha Secondary School in Vlakfontein, Johannesburg South, collapsed and died before… Continue reading Wave of School Tragedies Rocks Gauteng, MEC Chiloane Calls for Action
High Court Upholds Stay-at-Home Order Against Deputy Commissioner Sibiya
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday dismissed Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya’s urgent application to overturn a stay-at-home order, deepening the leadership crisis at the top of the South African Police Service (SAPS). Sibiya had asked the court to declare the directive unlawful, insisting it amounted to a… Continue reading High Court Upholds Stay-at-Home Order Against Deputy Commissioner Sibiya