Tag: South Africa

Jacob Zuma’s Daughter Implicated in Russian Recruitment Network After Botswana Man Dies in Ukraine
The post, which cited information allegedly recovered from Namogang's phone and documents, claimed he had been recruited through a WhatsApp group called “Work in Russia”.

Moriel Infrastructure Linked to Mudzinganyama Removed from South Africa’s Contractors’ Register
Macpherson said the investigation predated the public controversy surrounding Mudzinganyama, whose conduct attracted attention after a video emerged showing him threatening to shoot women during a confrontation at a Sandton restaurant in September.

Zimbabwe’s ‘Porcupine’ Mataya Returns to EFC Hexagon for South African Showdown
The Zimbabwean made a winning start at EFC 137, defeating South Africa’s Ayanda Zwane by unanimous decision and earning support from Zimbabwean fight fans.

Triple-Murder Accused Tshuma Forgets Guilty Plea, Court Told
Tshuma is accused of killing his wife and two daughters at the family’s home in the United Kingdom, days before he allegedly entered South Africa illegally.

Zimbabwe Records Over 197,000 Returnees From South Africa Amid Decline in Repatriations
Addressing the post-cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the government announced that a total of 42,553 Zimbabweans had been repatriated through government arrangements as of October 6, 2026, while cumulative self-repatriations stood at 154,741.

Ramaphosa Defends Asylum U-Turn After Anti-Migrant Violence
“We regret the violence that broke out throughout the country. Now, obviously, that is due to that Constitutional Court decision,” he said, adding that the ruling needed to be properly processed, interpreted and evaluated.

South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee highlighted her role in landmark legal proceedings at the Rwanda tribunal, where rape and sexual violence were recognised as acts that could constitute crimes against humanity and genocide.

Mnangagwa’s Advisor Tungwarara Speaks Following Reports He Was Airlifted to South Africa
“Yes, I was airlifted, but I was airlifted for other reasons, not being sick,” Tungwarara said, adding that he wanted to make it clear to Zimbabweans that he was alive and would be returning home.

Mozambican Man Found Burnt in SA Suspected Mob Justice Killing
Police who attended the scene found the victim tied with wires and burnt using motor vehicle tyres.

27 Killed in Two Separate Mass Shootings in South Africa
The gunmen allegedly searched some victims and took their mobile phones before fleeing in two vehicles.