Chante Wyngaardt, Author at Newsroom

Malema Guilty of Hate Speech: SA Court Shocks

The Western Cape Equality Court has ruled EFF leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for his 2022 rally remarks inciting violence. Consequently, this landmark verdict shakes South Africa, urging political leaders to foster unity.

August 28, 2025

News

Gauteng Principal Dismissal After Deadly Daveyton Trip

The Education Labour Relations Council has upheld the Gauteng principal dismissal of Thembi Letsoalo after two pupils drowned on an unauthorised Daveyton school trip in April 2024.

August 27, 2025

News

Somerset West Taxi Violence: Deadly Shootout Shuts Rank

Somerset West taxi violence shakes Cape Town, claiming lives in recent shootings across Khayelitsha, Philippi East, and Macassar Heights. Commuters live in fear as turf wars escalate. Leaders condemn the attacks, pushing for urgent peace talks to restore safety and stability to

August 27, 2025

Entertainment

French Kick Streamer Death Sparks Probe

Raphael Graven died in a violent Kick livestream with beatings. Prosecutors probe if Kick knowingly broadcast attacks, per Laure Beccuau. An autopsy may clarify the Kick streamer death cause.

August 27, 2025

Entertainment

Lil Nas X Charges: Rapper Pleads Not Guilty in LA Case

Lil Nas X charges move forward after his not-guilty plea in a Los Angeles court. Prosecutors filed three counts of battery on a police officer and one of resisting after a dawn street confrontation. A judge set $75,000 bail with treatment conditions

August 26, 2025

Business

Affordable Electric Cars: Toyota & VW Power into SA

Affordable electric cars are finally in sight as Toyota and Volkswagen plan South African launches from 2026, with duty credits and new incentives set to cut prices and push EVs into the mainstream.

August 26, 2025

International

Trump Ukraine Peace Talks: Putin–Zelensky Meet Set

Trump Ukraine peace talks advanced Monday after White House meetings, with Donald Trump arranging a Putin–Zelensky sit-down within two weeks, Europe exploring security guarantees for Kyiv, and a follow-up trilateral including Trump under consideration.

August 26, 2025

News

Cape Town Taxi Violence: 3 Killed, 6 Injured in Attacks

Cape Town taxi violence claimed three lives on 25 August in shootings at Khayelitsha and Philippi East taxi ranks. Six others were injured as gunmen fled. Police urge tips to Crime Stop to curb escalating tensions.

August 26, 2025

News

Alabuga Start Program Recruitment Probed by SA

South African authorities are investigating the Alabuga Start Program recruitment, which lures young women with promises of hospitality jobs in Russia. Instead, many end up assembling military drones in Tatarstan factories.

August 26, 2025

Business

SA Women Retirement Gap: 21% Less Saved

New data shows the SA women retirement gap: women retire with 21% less in assets, driven by pay gaps, caregiving and early withdrawals, and there are clear steps to close it.

August 25, 2025

Chante Wyngaardt

Malema Guilty of Hate Speech: SA Court Shocks

Gauteng Principal Dismissal After Deadly Daveyton Trip

Somerset West Taxi Violence: Deadly Shootout Shuts Rank

French Kick Streamer Death Sparks Probe

Lil Nas X Charges: Rapper Pleads Not Guilty in LA Case

Affordable Electric Cars: Toyota & VW Power into SA

Trump Ukraine Peace Talks: Putin–Zelensky Meet Set

Cape Town Taxi Violence: 3 Killed, 6 Injured in Attacks

Alabuga Start Program Recruitment Probed by SA

SA Women Retirement Gap: 21% Less Saved

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