South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), says it is closely monitoring developments involving taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni as the organisation weighs whether any leadership changes may be necessary following his arrest on extortion…
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South Africa: Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to Unathi Nkayi’s alleged drunk driving arrest
Radio presenter Sizwe Dhlomo reacted to the news that former radio presenter Unathi Nkayi had been allegedly arrested for drunk driving. Dhlomo reshared the Sunday Times’ post with the eyes emoji, and from there, people…
Nigeria: Bandits behead abducted Oyo teacher
Bandits have k!lled Michael Oyedokun, one of the abducted teachers of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. LIB reported that gunmen invaded schools in the community…
South Africa: Taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni extortion case struck off the court roll
The bail application of taxi kingpin Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni took a turn on Monday when the case was struck off the court roll. Sibanyoni and three others were arrested last week on…
Police arrest grandmother, grandfather as search for missing two-year-old Omphile continues in Limpopo
The grandmother, 52, of missing two‑year‑old Omphile Sethole has been arrested alongside the child’s grandfather, 55, in connection with alleged child negligence following the toddler’s disappearance from her bed in the early…
IFP names Mlungisi Mabaso as Johannesburg mayoral candidate
City of Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi Mabaso has been announced as the Inkatha Freedom Party’s (IFP) mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections. The party made the announcement on Saturday…
South Africa: Three learners face disciplinary action after alleged school bullying incident in Bushbuckridge
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has expressed concern and shock at a viral video circulating on social media platforms showing three learners allegedly assaulting another learner at Keledi Secondary School in Achornhoek, Bushbuckridge Local…
South African: Fadiel Adams granted R10,000 bail amid controversial proceedings
Jubilation erupted at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court when Fadiel Adams was released from detention after the court ruled on his Schedule 1 bail application on Friday. Magistrate Wendalyn Robinson said she was satisfied…
Masemola, ‘Cat’ Matlala, Joe ‘Ferrari’ and Fadiel Adams aappeas in Court
It’s a major day in court as high-profile figures, including Fannie Masemola, Joe Sibanyoni, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, Fadiel Adams, and City of Ekurhuleni officials, Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla, appear before different courts…
South Africa: Rival factions in ANC demand Ramaphosa’s resignation after Phala Phala ruling
Internal divisions have erupted within the ANC as rival factions demand President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation following the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling on the Phala Phala farm scandal on Friday. This comes as…