Two suspects who are allegedly part of a syndicate that steals cars from South Africa and sell to neighbouring African countries were arrested in Limpopo, Botlokwa with a stolen Ford Ranger 4×4 Wildtrac en route to Zimbabwe this Sunday afternoon. According to the Limpopo Spokesperson for the police Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, police received information about… Continue reading Cross Border Vehicle Suspects Nabbed in Limpopo
Putin Held Telephone Conversations with Ramaphosa and Lula da Silva
Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This is reported by the official website of the Russian President. The Russian Head of state discussed international issues with the presidents of Brazil and South Africa. In addition, the leaders of South Africa and Russia… Continue reading Putin Held Telephone Conversations with Ramaphosa and Lula da Silva
ANC Moves to Rein in Gigaba and Mchunu Over Explosive Remarks
The African National Congress (ANC) has moved swiftly to clamp down on two of its high-profile members, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and former Cabinet minister Malusi Gigaba, after their explosive public remarks that the party says amount to “deliberate de-campaigning” and a direct attack on ANC unity. In a strongly worded statement issued on… Continue reading ANC Moves to Rein in Gigaba and Mchunu Over Explosive Remarks
South Africa’s CHAN Campaign Ends in Heartbreak
Bafana Bafana conceded two late penalties against Uganda on Monday evening to suffer a group stage exit at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Guided by Molefi Ntseki, Bafana Bafana played to a 3-3 draw against co-hosts Uganda at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Ntseki’s boys were leading 3-1 and assured of the top… Continue reading South Africa’s CHAN Campaign Ends in Heartbreak
Mozambique to Launch Public Consultations on New Media Laws
Mozambique will hold nationwide consultations from 1 to 15 September on proposed reforms to its media legislation, including the creation of a new Broadcasting Law. The review process will also update the 34-year-old Press Law, with key changes covering the regulation of social media and the introduction of professional press cards. Although the Press Law… Continue reading Mozambique to Launch Public Consultations on New Media Laws
Former Orlando Pirates Striker Passes Away
Former Zimbabwean international and Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro has passed away. The 40-year-old had battled diabetes for a while, and on Monday, African Times was informed Ndoro was found dead in his apartment in Sandton, Johannesburg. In recent times, he was hospitalized in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, but had made a recovery and was reportedly on… Continue reading Former Orlando Pirates Striker Passes Away
Chapo Says Government Will Not Budge to Mozal’s Pressure Over Energy Tariffs
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has said his government will not bow to pressure from aluminium producer Mozal over electricity tariffs from Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), warning that the company’s proposed rates could drive the state-owned power supplier to collapse. Speaking on Sunday after concluding his working visit to Madagascar, President Chapo stressed that negotiations… Continue reading Chapo Says Government Will Not Budge to Mozal’s Pressure Over Energy Tariffs
Road Accidents Claim at Least 35 Lives in Mozambique
At least 35 people were killed this morning (18 August) in two separate road accidents in the districts of Manhiça and Chongoene, in the provinces of Maputo and Gaza respectively. In Manhiça, Maputo province, at least 24 people died at the scene. The injured were taken to Manhiça District Hospital, while the bodies of the… Continue reading Road Accidents Claim at Least 35 Lives in Mozambique
High Stakes Trial: Mapisa-Nqakula’s Corruption Case Pushed to November
The high-profile corruption case against former National Assembly Speaker and ex-Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been postponed to 21 November 2025, following proceedings at the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. The postponement came after Mapisa-Nqakula’s legal team requested more time to consult on the docket provided by the state. Her… Continue reading High Stakes Trial: Mapisa-Nqakula’s Corruption Case Pushed to November
Vigilante Groups: Where is Humanity When Operation Dudula Addresses illegal immigration issues in South Africa?
It’s important to lay down the foundation of knowledge and data about the extent of attacks on illegal immigrants in South Africa over the past decade or so. Many debates arise within the topics of migration, migrant rights, and the structures and systems when it comes to how wide the scope should be considered in… Continue reading Vigilante Groups: Where is Humanity When Operation Dudula Addresses illegal immigration issues in South Africa?