The Western Cape High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Legal Professionals Association (ALPA) against Parliament’s decision to withdraw advocate Thandazani Madonsela’s recommendation as evidence leader in the Section 89 impeachment inquiry involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ruling was delivered on Friday, 13 November 2026, by Judge Chantel Fortuin, who confirmed that the full bench was divided in its decision, with the majority judgment dismissing both applications. The case centred on…
South Africa bids a final farewell today to beloved media personality, businessman, and activist Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, who will be laid to rest in Johannesburg following his tragic shooting death last week in the city’s central business district. DJ Warras, aged 40, was fatally shot on December 16, 2025, in broad daylight outside the Zambezi House building near the Carlton Centre. The incident occurred while he was reportedly assisting with security operations related to a court-ordered eviction at a…
The government is seriously considering issuing licenses to small-scale miners as part of efforts to curb escalating illegal mining in the North West. On Monday, a high-level delegation led by North West Premier Lazarus Mogotsi and Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia visited Bapong Ba Mogale, one of the areas worst affected, where residents say they are living in fear. They were joined by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, North West Community Safety MEC Wessels Morweng, and Economic Development MEC…
Two suspects have been arrested and detained in connection with the fatal shooting that took place on December 16, outside the Zambesi House building in Johannesburg’s CBD. The individuals were initially taken in for questioning early on December 22, from a hostel in Soweto, and have since been officially charged with murder. Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili confirmed the arrests, stating: “The two persons of interest that have been brought in for questioning during the early hours of 22 December 2025…