President Cyril Ramaphosa is establishing a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Critics have lamented that the president is wasting money and resources in setting up another commission of inquiry, instead of capacitating the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to follow through on …
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Zionist Israel’s aggression on Jenin has entered its fourth month. The Jenin Camp’s Media Committee said that the mass destruction campaign on the West Bank city has seen the bulldozing of land, the burning of homes, and the transformation of several houses into Israeli military outposts. Around 600 housing units have been destroyed, and hundreds of …
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A second suspect believed to be involved in the deadly shooting at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court is expected to appear court. The suspect is a 24-year-old man. On April 8th a taxi operator from Vrygrond who was accused of murder was gunned down inside the court. It was a suspected hit. A 35-year-old Shireen Mathews …
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Power has been restored to Bonteheuwel, Langa, Thornton, Epping, and its surrounds after two days of outages. The City of Cape Town says its energy teams have repaired the vandalised high voltage power cables. It was followed by a phased power restoration. The municipality, however, has warned that there might be short switch offs or …
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Four-hour power rotations are being implemented in the Bonteheuwel, Langa and Thornton areas as the City of Cape Town’s energy teams work to restore electricity. According to the municipality some areas which had their power restored yesterday will have to be placed on these rotations today as it’s critical for the full restoration to take …
Seven people have been arrested in India’s Uttar Pradesh state for allegedly putting up “Free Gaza, Free Palestine” posters. During the protest, demonstrators called for the boycotting of Israeli goods. The arrests come in the wake of India cracking down on pro-Palestine protests under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under Modi’s leadership, far-right Hindu groups …
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The Zionist entity’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has admitted that their priority is not about returning the Israeli prisoners of war in Gaza. He indicated that the most important goal of the war is to “eliminate the Gaza problem”. His statement comes as the Israeli entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a …
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Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church and held the position for 12-years. Prominent figure in the Vatican, Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement of his passing pointing that Pope Francis had dedicated his entire life to the service of …
Even Christian-Palestinian pastors were being prohibited from entering Al-Aqsa over the Easter weekend. Palestinian pastor and President of the Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem, Mitri Raheb said that the Israeli restrictions on Palestinians this year were perhaps the toughest to date. Raheb added that the Palestinian-Christian community that has been in Palestine for 2000 years …
Christian Palestinians barred from entering Al-Aqsa over Easter weekend Read More »
Three suspects have been arrested for stripping bark from trees in Newlands Forest. The South African National Parks (SANParks) along with Sea, Air Mountain (SEAM) rangers responded to a tip-off and proceeded to conduct a foot patrol through Newlands Forest via the Woodcutter’s Trail. There, rangers detected strange activity including chanting and chopping sounds and …
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The Highest Court in the United Kingdom (UK) has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should refer to “a biological woman and biological sex”. The judgement in Britain followed legal action by a campaign group, For Women Scotland (FWS), against government legislation designed to increase the proportion of women on public-sector boards. The …
China has signaled that it’s not afraid to fight the US in a trade war if required. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Beijing has been clear that there is no winner in a tariff or trade war. It comes as US President Donald Trump has claimed that the ball is in …
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An executive member of the taxi association CATA has been killed in a suspected hit in Cape Town. Mongi Titi was gunned down at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday, 16th April 2025. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape has expressed shock at his untimely death saying it’s a devastating …
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At least three suspects who allegedly tried to flee while dragging a bus shelter on Old Strandfontein Road near Lotus River have been arrested. According to Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyson they had received an alert from a member of the public during the early hours of this morning about property being vandalised and stolen. …
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The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by the MK Party and its parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, to challenge an interim interdict which has prevented him from serving on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The apex court ruled that no case had been made for a direct appeal. Last year, three separate cases were lodged …
At least three alleged kidnappers have been killed in a shootout with police during an operation to rescue an American pastor in Gqeberha. The 45-year-old US citizen was kidnapped and held at a so-called safe house in Kwa-Magxaki this week. The Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba says when officers approached the house, …
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The matter against a 35-year-old woman arrested in connection with the brazen murder of a man at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has been postponed to April 23. She faces a charge of murder and appeared in the same court where the alleged hit took place. More arrests are expected. Last week, attackers entered the court …
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Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obeida has paid gratitude to the Yemeni front for its unshakeable support for the people of Gaza. In a brief message Obeida said that Palestine and its people will never forget Yemen’s honorable stand and it’s the solid determination which was able to destabilise the security of the Israel entity. He …
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The Yemeni Armed Forces has taken out another hostile American MQ-9 drone. This time the aircraft was shot down over the Hajjah Governorate using a locally made surface-to-air missile. The Yemeni resistance says its fourth multi-million US drone to be struck and downed in two weeks and the 19th in the Battle of the Promised …
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Hamas has told the Israeli occupation entity that the escalation in its deadly terror campaign on the civilians in Gaza is a losing gamble at the expense of the Israeli prisoners of war (POWs). The Palestinian resistance movement stressed that Israeli POWs in Gaza will not return through military escalation, but only through a ceasefire …
The following story contains sensitive information: An Eastern Cape woman charged with the murder of a man who allegedly raped her disabled daughter is set to appear in court next week. The mother was arrested after reportedly attacking the 65-year-old man when she allegedly found him on top of her daughter. MEC for Social Development …
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Iran and the United States have agreed to hold another round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme next week. The first round of indirect negotiations between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Washington’s President Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff concluded in the Omani capital of Muscat where Oman is serving as a …
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Gaza’s last functioning hospital has been bombed. The US-backed Israeli regime bombed the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City destroying the facility’s main entrance, its emergency unit and the facility that stores medical oxygen for intensive care patients. Israel’s latest attack left doctors scrambling to save the lives of their patients and their own. Critically ill …
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In an unprecedented move, the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is challenging the British government’s terrorist designation. Senior Hamas member Mousa Abu Marzouk is spearheading the appeal, affirming that Hamas is a legitimate movement advocating for Palestinian self-determination and liberation. He denounced the UK’s rendering of support for Zionism and the establishment of the Israeli settler …
A suspect believed to be involved in a shooting near Gugulethu’s Khikhi informal settlement has been arrested. According to Law Enforcement spokesperson, Wayne Dyson, Leap officers intercepted the suspect after being alerted that he was running on Govan Mbeki Road towards Steve Biko Drive. Upon searching him, officers found a prohibited firearm with illegal ammunition …
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reopened the inquests into the deaths of ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli and lawyer and anti-apartheid activist Griffiths Mxenge. According to apartheid regime’s records, Luthuli was killed after being hit by a train near the Gledthrow station in KwaZulu-Natal. But years later, speculation remains about the circumstances surrounding the …
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Justice Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi wants to understand why legislative interventions are not having the desired impact on lessening the gender-based violence (GBV) scourge. To this end, she and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu are expected to call an urgent meeting on Monday to thrash out the shortcomings. The urgent meeting will be joined by the ministers …
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Gaza’s Health Ministry has raised the alarm about the catastrophic situation that the Israeli genocidal war machine is imposing on Palestinian children as its strip them of any form of life and childhood. The ministry says at least 60 000 children are at risk of serious health complications due to malnutrition. This as the Zionist …
“Israeli” imposed malnutrition threatens health of 60 000 children Read More »
Colossal Biosciences claims to have “de-extincted” the dire wolf using advanced genetic engineering and ancient DNA, resulting in three puppies named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi. However, experts like Zoologist Philip Seddon argue these are genetically modified grey wolves, not true dire wolves. Despite the excitement, scientists highlight significant differences between these wolves and the original …
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In a significant escalation of the trade war, China has announced a reciprocal hike in tariffs on US imports to 84%, effective April 10. The move follows the US increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to over 100%, which kick in today. The US exported over $140 billion to China in 2024, while importing well over …
