Author: Silver Sibiya
Anger boiled over in central Johannesburg as anti-immigration group March and March took to the streets, with its leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma unleashing a scathing attack on police, local communities and foreign nationals. The protest began at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, where hundreds gathered before splitting into groups. One faction, known as Amabotho, moved through Braamfontein and parts of Hillbrow, before converging at Library Gardens Square. By the time the crowds reached the Gauteng Legislature, the mood had hardened, with more than a thousand demonstrators chanting and demanding action. Ngobese-Zuma lashed out at what she described as corrupt police officers,…
Jacob Zuma has suggested he may seek a meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa to address tensions over the legacy of struggle icon Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu. Zuma, now leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, was speaking on Freedom Day in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, during the second Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu Memorial Lecture. His remarks come amid reported threats from a section of ANC supporters opposing the hosting of the memorial in honour of Mahlangu. Addressing supporters, Zuma argued that struggle stalwarts should not be claimed by any single political party. “It cannot be that we trained this soldier, sent him home…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and City Manager Kagiso Lerutla have been granted R30,000 bail each by the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. The pair, who face charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice, spent the long weekend behind bars after judgment in their bail application was reserved on Friday. Delivering his ruling, Magistrate Emmanuel Magampa stressed the seriousness of the charges, particularly in relation to Mkhwanazi’s role as a senior law enforcement official. “The seriousness of the offense must be reflected on the amount fixed by the court,” he said. “It is in…
Four suspected armed robbers were fatally wounded and another suspect was injured and arrested during a crime intelligence-driven operation in Yeoville, Johannesburg, early on Wednesday morning. Gauteng Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the operation was carried out at around 05:30 after intelligence indicated that a group of suspects was allegedly involved in a series of armed robberies targeting travellers from OR Tambo International Airport. A joint law enforcement team comprising SAPS Counter Intelligence, the SAPS Gauteng Tactical Response Team (TRT), the Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect acted on the information. She said the suspects…
A female lawyer has been shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD after she was attacked while on her way to work on Monday morning. The incident occurred at the corner of Fox and Joubert streets near Gandhi Square at around 9am. Eyewitnesses told Newsnote that the woman was shot three times, including in the head. Her body was found lying a few metres from nearby offices before it was later removed from the scene. Sources at the scene claim the lawyer had been representing a mining company in a dispute before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) since…
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2–0 to win the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with youngster Nico O’Reilly scoring twice in the second half. The 20-year-old academy graduate proved the difference in the showpiece match, heading home twice within five minutes to secure City’s ninth League Cup triumph. Arsenal started the brighter side, forcing City goalkeeper James Trafford into an impressive triple save early in the match to deny Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. City grew into the contest and finally broke the deadlock in the 60th minute when Rayan Cherki’s cross slipped through the hands of Arsenal…
Former FBI director and special counsel Robert Mueller, who led the investigation into alleged links between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, has died at the age of 81. His family confirmed his death in a statement. “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night,” the family said, asking for privacy. CNN reports Mueller’s family revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021. Mueller was widely respected across political lines during much of his career in public service. He was appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation by…
Arsenal will look to secure the first major trophy of their season when they face Manchester City in the 2026 EFL Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal are aiming to lift the League Cup for the third time in their history and claim the first silverware of what could be a memorable campaign. The Gunners reached their first cup final since 2020 after knocking out Port Vale, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Chelsea. Victory would also see Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta become the first Gunners boss to win his first two major finals with the club. Arteta’s side head…
Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), Fikile Mbalula, has criticised what he described as a “scandalous” decision involving African football leadership, claiming that Morocco was awarded a continental title through a boardroom decision rather than results on the pitch. Mbalula made the remarks during the ANC-led People’s March held at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein on Saturday, where thousands gathered to defend South Africa’s Constitution. Addressing the crowd, he argued that Senegal had been unfairly deprived of their title and insisted that such decisions undermine the integrity of African football. Mbalula called on Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched the 2026 Easter Road Safety Campaign, reporting a significant decline in road crashes and fatalities, while raising concern about the high number of pedestrian deaths on South Africa’s roads. Speaking in Vosloorus, on Friday, Creecy said preliminary figures from 1 January to 15 March show the lowest number of road fatalities recorded in six years. Crashes have dropped by 11% compared to the same period last year, while fatalities are down by 10%, with six provinces recording improvements. The campaign, running from 20 March to 1 May, comes as the country prepares for major…