Author: Silver Sibiya

A case involving former investment banker and deacon Tshepo Ntsimane is edging closer to the High Court after prosecutors indicated the matter may proceed to trial following further review by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Ntsimane, 58, appeared briefly in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday in connection with allegations relating to a serious sexual offence involving a 12-year-old girl in Dobsonville on Good Friday. During proceedings, both the State and the defence agreed to a postponement to allow for further investigation. The court heard that the case docket has already been referred to the NDPP for a…

Arsenal have officially been crowned 2025/26 Premier League champions, sealing a remarkable season that has reignited pride across North London and restored the club to the summit of English football. The title triumph was confirmed after Arsenal’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley, coupled with defending champions Manchester City being held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. It marks Arsenal’s 14th English league title and their first Premier League crown in 22 years, ending a long wait since the legendary “Invincibles” side led by Arsène Wenger lifted the trophy during the unforgettable 2003/04 campaign. Under the…

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says investigators are probing allegations of corruption involving City employees and business owners following a high-impact operation in the Johannesburg inner city. The raid forms part of the City’s ongoing campaign to reclaim public spaces, enforce municipal by-laws and address issues linked to illegal trading, unsafe buildings and non-payment of municipal services in the CBD. The operation follows last week’s demolitions of illegal structures erected along Small Street, where authorities said sidewalks and public areas had been occupied unlawfully for years. The City has intensified its inner-city crackdown in recent months amid growing concerns over crime,…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side is now just one victory away from clinching the Premier League title after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley FC at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. A second-half goal from Kai Havertz secured all three points for the Gunners and moved them within touching distance of a first league title since 2004. Speaking after the match, Arteta admitted Burnley made life difficult despite Arsenal dominating large portions of the game. “We were very unfortunate not to score two or three goals in the first half,” Arteta said. “I knew it was going…

Mpumalanga police say they still have a strong case against four suspects implicated in the high-profile Kwaggafontein extortion matter, despite the case being struck off the court roll on Monday, 18 May 2026. The bail application of alleged taxi kingpin Joe Sibanyoni took a dramatic turn at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court after the matter was removed from the roll when the prosecutor failed to appear in court. Sibanyoni and his co-accused — Bafana Sindane, Mvimbi Daniel Masilela and Philemon Msiza — were arrested last week during a coordinated operation by the SAPS Mpumalanga Organised Crime Unit. The four face charges…

The state in the case against controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi has requested a postponement to allow time to verify his residential address. This emerged during Mogotsi’s brief appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning, where he faces charges linked to allegedly staging his own assassination attempt in Vosloorus last November. State prosecutor Thami Mpekana told the court that the postponement was necessary due to delays in the submission of Mogotsi’s address. “I have consulted with the investigating officer. If this address was given earlier, I do not think there was going to be any problem,” said Mpekana. He…

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has officially announced Johannesburg MMC for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the upcoming local government elections in November. The announcement was made on Saturday during an event held in Jabulani, Soweto, where party supporters gathered in large numbers to welcome the candidate. Originally from Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal, Mabaso first entered the City of Johannesburg mayoral committee in 2019 when he was appointed MMC for Housing under the coalition government led by the late former mayor, Geoff Makhubo (ANC). At the time, Mabaso was the youngest…

Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, says authorities have arrested 34 undocumented foreign nationals allegedly operating businesses illegally during a law enforcement operation targeting illegal bus ranks in the Johannesburg CBD on Friday. The operation forms part of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s intensified road safety campaign aimed at clamping down on unlawful transport activities and restoring order within the public transport sector. Diale-Tlabela said the raids are focused on illegal bus operations, unregulated businesses, and transport-related criminality that pose risks to commuters and other road users. “We are here for public compliance. This involves cross-border…

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has launched a year-long national programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising under the theme “RESET@50 – The Future Calls.” Speaking in Orlando West in Soweto on Thursday, Chikunga said the commemoration is not only about remembering the events of June 16, but also about confronting current challenges facing young people and shaping the future of the country. She described the launch as “a national year of memory, reflection and action.” Chikunga reflected on the historical events leading up to the 1976 uprising,…

Gauteng MEC of Finance Nkululeko kululeko Dunga says the Gauteng government is under severe financial pressure, with billions of rand owed to service providers and growing irregular expenditure across provincial departments. Dunga was briefing the media at Dube Hostel in Soweto on Thursday on the state of Gauteng’s finances and the province’s programme of action. The MEC revealed that Gauteng departments owe service providers approximately R9.3 billion in accruals and unpaid invoices, with more than R4.9 billion already overdue by over 30 days. “These are not merely technical accounting matters,” said Dunga. “They represent service providers who have delivered goods…