South Africa
Gauteng police dismantle illegal alcohol plant in Westonaria, arrest 9 foreign nationals
South African Police Force members in Gauteng dismantled an illegal alcohol plant in Westonaria, arresting nine foreign nationals in the process.
Joslin Smith trial: Former accused Lourentia Lombaard takes to witness stand to begin testimony
Accused-cum-State witness in the Joslin Smith kidnapping trial, Lourentia Lombaard, began her highly-anticipated testimony in the Western Cape High Court on day 9.
SADC orders withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC, South Africans think it's long overdue
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders announced that it was ordering the phased withdrawal of troops stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maputo prison Escapee Caught in Sandton As Interpol, Border Police Pounce
South African authorities, working with Mozambican law enforcement, tracked down another Maputo prison escapee in Sandton, Johannesburg, on 12 March 2025.
Jacob Zuma urges MK Party members to support alleged July unrest instigator, SA has no sympathy
Jacob Zuma called on party supports to rally behind alleged July unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile, but South Africans are not interested in his appeal.
Witness testifies Kelly Smith considered selling her children, said Joslin's mom first wanted R20k
Nico Coetzee, a Saldanha Bay resident, admitted that Kelly Smith told him that she received offers for her children and would accept R5,000 if R20,000 was too much.
35 Killed in 3 bus crashes in 6 days on SA roads, over 155 others injured
Three separate bus crashes across three provinces claimed 35 lives on South Africa's roads between 5 and 11 March. Authorities have lamented the fatalities.
Shepherd Bushiri and wife to be extradited, Mzansi split as Malawian court approves SA's request
Malawi’s Magistrate’s Court has ruled in South Africa's favour, ordering that Shepherd Bushiri and his wife be extradited, but some don't think it will happen.
Joslin Smith case: State witness details Kelly's disturbing behaviour after her daughter disappeared
State witness Shakeera Ganief detailed how Kelly Smith claimed her daughter's disappearance made her famous, and how she became defensive when asked about Joslin.
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