Fire erupt in Joburg CBD left emergency services on site responding to the blaze with less resources. By Mathipa Phishego Large parts of the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) were plunged into darkness on Friday following a fire at the Bree Street substation, City Power confirmed. The blaze has left several surrounding communities without electricity…
Copper is named as a critical mineral worldwide. (James Hall) By Mathipa Phishego InsideOutNews – South Africa is confronting a global copper squeeze that threatens to raise costs for national grid expansion, renewable roll-outs, and a fast-growing data centre industry. Just as global government policy formally elevates copper to “critical” status worldwide and local authorities push their own critical minerals…
A HR official is responsible for 2025 matric paper leak. (Supplied) By Mathipa Phishego Internal investigation has revealed that a human resources official within the Department of Basic Education (DBE), was responsible for the leak of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examination papers. According to information emerging from the probe, the official allegedly accessed the…
Lulama Ngcukayitobi makes a move for chairperson position in EC. (Supplied) By Mathipa Phishego A major leadership contest is quietly taking shape within the ANC in the Eastern Cape. The Provincial Secretary, Lulama Ngcukayitobi is increasingly being mentioned as a potential challenger for the influential position of provincial chairperson. Ngcukayitobi, a former educator in the…
Shebeshxt’s bail is still dragging. (SABC News) by Mathipa Phishego Closing arguments in the bail application of musician Shebeshxt ‘Shebe Mabena’ were presented this morning at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. As the defence and the State offered sharply differing views on whether his release would serve the interests of justice. Advocate Mokgopo, representing Shebeshxt, argued…
ANC blames Minister of Communications for law bridge. (IOL) by Mathipa Phishego African National Congress (ANC) has strongly criticised a recent government policy directive that could pave the way for foreign satellite operators such as Starlink to enter South Africa without complying with existing ownership laws. Warning that the move undermines Parliament, transformation policy, and…
South Africa Pulls Out of U.S.-Led G20 Over Policy Tensions image: Knews by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa’s government confirmed that it would not attend next year’s G20 meetings after the United States formally removed the country from the 2026 programme. Pretoria has announced plans to take a “commercial break” during the group’s presidency by the…
Precautionary suspension follows claims raised at the Madlanga Commission. image: Eyewitness News by Kelebogile Matlou The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that Advocate Kemi Behari, Head of Department for Legal and Risk Services, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay as per a Municipal Council resolution passed on November 18. The suspension comes after…
MKP’s Vusi Shongwe survives kidnapping in Tembisa image: Facebook by Kelebogile Matlou Vusi Shongwe, a member of parliament for the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), was allegedly kidnapped in Tembisa, Gauteng on Wednesday. He was apparently forced to withdraw money, prompting major safety concerns among Ad Hoc Committee members investigating criminal infiltration within South Africa’s law…
Two key members of Africa Mayibue resigns. By Mathipa Phishego The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has been rocked by a wave of resignations, signalling growing uncertainty within the organization’s ranks. On 25 November 2025, two senior members tendered their resignations, citing personal decisions and concerns about the movement’s direction. In a strongly worded letter, Lucky Tumelo…
