Author: Silver Sibiya
It was a dramatic night of knockout football in the UEFA Champions League as Atlético de Madrid, Bodø/Glimt, Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United sealed their places in the last 16. Norwegian clubs stole the spotlight, with Alexander Sørloth delivering a stunning hat-trick for Atlético, while Bodø/Glimt completed a famous aggregate victory over Inter. Atlético power past Club Brugge Atlético de Madrid defeated Club Brugge 4-1 on the night to advance 7-4 on aggregate. Sørloth opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after latching onto a long ball from Jan Oblak before finishing clinically. Club Brugge responded through Joel Ordoñez, but…
Colleen Makhubele has formally resigned as a Member of Parliament representing the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), signalling a significant shift in her political trajectory and raising questions about her next move. In a detailed resignation letter Newsnote has seen she addressed to party leader Jacob Zuma, Makhubele confirmed that her resignation will take effect on 28 February 2026. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in Parliament and for the confidence shown in her by the MK Party leadership. Makhubele said serving in the 7th Democratic Administration had been an honour and described Parliament as a historic institution shaped…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi outline significant investment inflows, infrastructure expansion and economic recovery initiatives aimed at boosting job creation and strengthening Gauteng’s position as South Africa’s economic hub. He was delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Nasrec Expo Centre, He ssid the province has secured R27 billion in Foreign Direct Investment from countries including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Australia, Cyprus, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing international confidence in Gauteng as the country’s primary industrial and investment centre. Lesufi said the provincial government has honoured its commitment to attract new investments that…
Delivering the Gauteng State of the Province Address at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Monday, Premier Panyaza Lesufi outlined the scale of government intervention following the January water crisis, crediting the national ministerial team for stabilising supply and preventing a prolonged humanitarian emergency. The crisis erupted on 27 January 2026 when an explosion at a Rand Water facility triggered a chain of failures including fire damage to transmission systems and a major pipeline burst disrupting water supply across large parts of Gauteng. “Although repairs to damaged infrastructure were completed within 72 hours, reservoir levels fell dramatically, leaving communities…
he case against the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Mugabe, and family member Tobius Mathondozhe has been postponed to 03 March by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. The two face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, and possession of a firearm. They were arrested in connection with the alleged shooting of Mugabe’s bodyguard at his Hyde Park home in Johannesburg on Thursday. The highly anticipated court appearance drew a packed courtroom, with members of the public and media in attendance. State prosecutor Lufuno Maphiri told the court the state will oppose bail. “The state is…
After Herman Mashaba was unveiled as ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg, promising a hardline campaign to reverse urban decline and restore service delivery ahead of the upcoming local government elections he outlined five priorities to focus one he’s elected. Speaking in Soweto on Saturday, Mashaba framed his return as a fight to “take back the city,” declaring that Johannesburg is in crisis due to corruption, failing infrastructure, crime and economic decline. He launched Operation Fix Joburg, a recovery plan built on five priorities aimed at stabilising the metro and rebuilding public trust. 1. Fixing the basics Mashaba…
Herman Mashaba has officially been announced as ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg. The announcement was made at a party event in Orlando East, Soweto, ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for later this year. Mashaba previously served as Johannesburg’s mayor after the 2016 municipal elections. He resigned in 2019 following a political fallout with then Democratic Alliance federal chair Helen Zille over disagreements on governance and coalition politics. Positioning himself as a reform candidate, Mashaba said he is ready to continue where he left off. “This is a fight against corruption, incompetence and lawlessness —…
A warrant has been issued to search the Hyde Park home of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 28-year-old son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. He was arrested on Thursday after allegedly shooting and wounding a 23-year-old employee at the upmarket Johannesburg residence. Police have been working around the clock to secure a search warrant for the property. After obtaining it, Mugabe and the second accused were transported back to the house under heavy police guard to allow investigators to conduct a thorough search. According to sources close to the investigation, officers suspect drugs may be present at the property a…
Police have seized a luxury German vehicle and launched a high-level investigation after Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, allegedly shot his employee at his Hyde Park residence in Johannesburg on Thursday night. Mugabe and another suspect were arrested and charged with attempted murder at the Bramley Police Station. They are expected to appear in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. Sirens, a Seized BMW, and a Pool Search Witnesses described a dramatic police operation at the upmarket property. Officers recovered a black BMW fitted with police sirens and emergency lights, which was immediately confiscated. Authorities believe…
The son of late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, and another suspect have been arrested at his luxurious Hyde Park home in Johannesburg on Thursday. The incident follows an alleged shooting during a confrontation at the residence earlier today. It is understood the gardener had failed to report for duty for several days, and an altercation broke out when he returned to work. Newsnote has been reliably informed that the dispute escalated, and Mugabe allegedly shot the victim in the back as he attempted to flee. A neighbour said he witnessed the aftermath of the incident. “You…