Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
President Duma Boko has announced the death of Festus Mogae, Botswana’s third head of state, who passed away early on Friday at the age of 86.
President Duma Boko has announced the death of Festus Mogae, Botswana’s third head of state, who passed away early on Friday at the age of 86.
Three suspected kidnappers are in custody following a high-stakes intelligence operation triggered by the abduction of a businessman during an armed robbery in Norwood.
Zuko Komisa Image | @kayanews/X The Constitutional Court ordered Parliament to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. Judges declared Parliament’s 2022 rejection of the Section 89 "Phala Phala" report irrational and unconstitutional. The original report suggested the President potentially breached his oath of office and anti-corruption laws. South Africa’s Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark ruling, ordering Parliament to commence an impeachment inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The court […]
The vehicle, which was transporting 61 passengers from Malawi to Gauteng, reportedly suffered a mechanical failure late last night.
Zuko Komisa Image | SA Police Service Five Lesotho nationals, aged 18 to 46, were detained during an illegal mining raid. Police recovered two AK-47 assault rifles and 41 rounds of live ammunition. The suspects face prosecution for firearm offences and immigration violations. In a coordinated strike on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Sibanye Stillwater Protection Services apprehended five men linked to illegal mining. […]
Zuko Komisa Image | SA Police Service Officers from Graskop SAPS intercepted a Toyota Quantum on Wednesday morning following a credible tip-off. Police discovered over a tonne of cannabis (dagga) inside the vehicle, with an estimated street value of R6 million. Two men, aged 26 and 28, have been arrested and are due to appear in the Graskop Magistrate’s Court on drug trafficking charges. At approximately 08:00 on Wednesday, 6 […]
Have you ever had that nagging sense that the end is near? It’s that heavy realisation that things simply aren’t the same, even though nobody has been brave enough to say it out loud.
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe iStock Three South African Police Service (SAPS) constables died following a shooting at a residence in Kariega early Thursday morning. A male officer allegedly forced entry into his former girlfriend’s home, leading to a fatal confrontation with her and another male colleague. Authorities have seized a state-issued firearm and launched both internal and independent investigations into the incident. A tragic shooting incident in Kariega, Eastern […]
Do adults secretly mourn their birthdays more than they celebrate them? Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Let’s be honest: as adults, the "Happy Birthday" song can feel less like a celebration and more like a deadline. While we might put on a brave face and blow out the candles, many of us are privately dealing with a bit of a "birthday hangover" before the party even starts. The "birthday […]