In a recent development, the Electoral Court of South Africa has overturned a decision by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to bar former President Jacob Zuma from standing as a candidate for parliament on the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s parliamentary list. The court released its full judgment on Friday, providing clarity on the reasons behind its decision. The IEC has now turned to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to seek clarity on the interpretation of Section 47(1)(e) of the South African Constitution. This section deals with the circumstances under which a convicted indi ..read more

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has been slightly injured and taken to the hospital following a car accident, according to Israeli police. Social media footage showed a flipped-over car, and two other individuals were also injured. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. Israeli media reported that Ben-Gvir had been returning from the scene of a stabbing in the city of Ramle, near Tel Aviv. In that incident, a 19-year-old woman was seriously injured. Emergency services were called to the scene to provide assistance. Central ..read more

Phat Joe, whose real name is Majota Kambule, and his family have recently been evicted from their lavish Sea Point apartment in Cape Town. The outspoken TV and radio presenter allegedly owes more than half a million rands in unpaid rent, resulting in the eviction. The Western Cape High Court issued an order for Phat Joe and his family to vacate their upmarket apartment after failing to pay the monthly rent of R40,000. The accumulated unpaid rent since 2022 had reached a staggering R600,000. Phat Joe was reportedly handed an order by the Western Cape High Court to be evicted from the apartment ..read more

Four individuals are currently receiving treatment for smoke inhalation after a fire erupted at the staff living quarters of Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Pretoria. According to Charles Mabaso, the spokesperson for Tshwane Emergency Services, two units were completely destroyed by the fire, while the remaining four units suffered roof and extensive smoke damage. Mabaso further noted that the absence of firewalls between the units likely contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. The exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined. However, efforts are underway to provide alterna ..read more

Melinda Ferguson, author of the book “When Love Kills” which delves into the relationship of Anele Tembe and Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, has expressed doubts about Anele’s alleged suicide. In a recent episode of the podcast “Podcast and Chill,” Ferguson discussed the book, which explores themes of toxic obsession, substance abuse, and violence. Ferguson admitted to being disturbed by Anele’s fall and found it strange that Kiernan didn’t immediately check on his fiancée. She questioned whether someone who truly loves another person would not rush to their side in such a situation. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE ..read more

Lehlogonolo Chauke, better known as Shebeshxt, has recently become the proud owner of a brand new Volkswagen Polo GTI. The controversial rap sensation took to his Facebook timeline on Thursday to share his excitement with his fans, posting a picture of himself receiving the keys to his luxurious ride at the dealership. But Shebeshxt didn’t stop there – he went the extra mile to document his purchase in detail. As he drove off in his new car, he went live on Facebook, sharing a receipt that revealed he spent a whopping R 505,674.99 on the vehicle. With a touch of pride in his voice, he made it ..read more

The former manager of Ditsobotla Municipality, Tsietsi Isaac Shema, and the municipality’s project manager, Richard Thamsanqa Mtshali, appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They were charged with fraud and contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act. The arrest of the two individuals was made by the Hawks in Mahikeng and Zeerust on Thursday morning. According to Lt-Col Tinyiko Mathebula, spokesperson for the Hawks, the arrest followed an investigation into allegations of fraud and flouting of supply chain processes. Shema and Mtshali were accused of awarding a t ..read more

Orlando Pirates will have to navigate their upcoming match against Royal AM without three of their regular players. Goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, defender Deon Hotto, and midfielder Miguel Timm will all be absent from the clash in Pietermaritzburg due to suspensions. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro, however, remains confident in his squad’s depth and believes he has capable replacements on the bench. With 38 players in the squad, Riveiro states that the majority of them are available to play at any moment. He emphasizes the importance of every player in the team, especially during the crucial last part ..read more

Swiss food giant Nestle has denied allegations made by a Swiss NGO that it adds sugar to products sold in developing countries while marketing them as sugar-free in European markets. In a statement, Nestle refuted these claims, stating that it applies the same nutrition, health, and wellness principles worldwide, and that there is no double standard. The accusations stemmed from a report published by Swiss NGO Public Eye, which claimed that two of Nestle’s best-selling baby food brands contained high levels of added sugar in low- and middle-income countries while being sugar-free in Switzerlan ..read more

It’s not every day that you come across two people who could pass for siblings, or even twins. But in the case of Masechaba Khumalo and Nomcebo Zikode, it’s hard to deny the striking resemblance between them. These two celebrities have been causing a stir on social media, with many people finally realizing just how much they look alike. Scientists have long suggested that everyone has at least six doppelgangers in the world. And while it’s not uncommon for ordinary people to get excited about finding their famous lookalike, celebrities are no exception. Masechaba and Nomcebo are just the lates ..read more