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The accused are Zondi Ntando (36), Siphoshile Xulu (22), Mpendulo Nyembe (27) and Sphesihle Mbambo (24). (Photo: Isabel Venter/Maroela Media) The four suspects involved in the murder of Braam Krüger, a well-known paramedic from Pretoria, may also be connected to other serious crimes in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, sitting in the Kgosi Mampuru II prison, heard during the four’s bail application on Wednesday that two witnesses definitely identified the men as the last people who saw Krüger alive shortly before the Easter weekend. The accused are Zondi Ntando (36), Siphoshile Xulu (22), Mpendulo Nyembe (27) and Sphesihle…
A case of murder has been opened at Bholotwa station following the shooting death of councilor Thumeka Bikwana, 46, MMC of Corporate Services in Chris Hani District Municipality. It is alleged that on 05 May 2026 in the morning, around 09:45, the witness told the police that he saw the deceased’s car parked in front of his home in Tshatshu. The driver complained that he had been waiting for a long time but the councilor did not come out. The witness went in to check and found the front door open. Inside, the deceased was lying on his back in…
Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance. (Photo: GCIS/X) The Johannesburg metro is financially knee-deep in trouble. A damning letter that Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, recently sent to Dada Morero, the mayor of Johannesburg, and which has now been leaked, confirms this. Godongwana does not mince words in this letter, dated 23 April 2026. In the letter, the minister points out to Morero that the City of Johannesburg currently owes its creditors R25.2 billion and that the metro currently only has R3.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents at its disposal, which means that it cannot pay outstanding creditors. Godongwana also…
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Helen Zille reacts to the leaked letter. (Photo: Tania Heyns/Maroela Media) Helen Zille, the DA’s mayoral candidate, says she received Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister’s now leaked letter to Dada Morero, the mayor of Johannesburg, in her inbox on Wednesday morning. “In all the years that I have been in politics, I have never come across a letter that is so blunt.” Zille believes that this letter is unprecedented in terms of its directness and the conclusions that are drawn about the City of Gold. Maroela Media previously reported that Godongwana points out in the letter that the City of…
KAIZER Chiefs strengthened Orlando Pirates’ hopes of winning the league title by battling Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 in the Betway Premiership match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, on Wednesday night.Chiefs were put ahead by Flavio da Silva in the first half, and Sundowns’ Bryan Leon replied in the second half.Chiefs entered the field to fight for third place on the log to enter the Caf Confederation Cup next season. On the other hand, Sundowns were looking to widen the points gap at the top as they were badly stopped by Pirates who are three points behind with a game to spare.…
NewsFeedRussia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities, which authorities say is to counter drone threats. As Dmitry Medvedenko reports, the measures come ahead of the May 9 Victory Day parade, which has been scaled down this year due to security concerns.Published On 6 May 20266 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
Archive photo: PixabayExperts believe that consumers should prepare themselves for a protracted period of increased fuel prices that could possibly last another nine to 12 months.This warning comes amid growing concerns about global stability and its impact on the local economy.Thys van Zyl, the CEO of Everest Advisory Services, says the current market conditions do not bode well for South Africans’ wallets.”The current inflation data does not yet give a complete picture of the situation. The influence of rising international oil prices, especially in light of the conflict in the Middle East, will only become clearer in the coming months,”…
Celebrities from KwaZulu-Natal have been active in highlighting education, as on Monday, the University of KwaZulu-Natal started graduation ceremonies.The presenter of the station based in Durban, East Coast Radio who also featured in his family’s show, theBeing A XabaTee Xaba, and a lady who made a name for herself in the game barn, Amina Karen-Sue Jack, they are not left out.Tee received a degree inBachelor of Arts in Drama, Performance and English Studies. Amina then graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science degree and in 2024, at the same institution, she received an Honors degree in Psychology.Speaking about his graduation,…
FNB’s eBucks program has dominated the international stage with three major awards. (Photo: MyBroadband)It is no longer just a ticket in a wallet; for South Africans, loyalty programs are a lifestyle. While many parts of the world are still trying to perfect the art of customer engagement, this year South African brands showed how it’s done.At the 17th International Loyalty Awards in Atlanta, USA, brand names such as eBucks, TFG, Vodacom and Spur collected one prestigious award after another. Whether it’s about smart technology, games on a mobile phone or rewards for a healthier lifestyle, South African programs are increasingly…