Chante Wyngaardt

Nigeria Christian Killings: Cruz Claim Sparks backlash

Nigeria Christian Killings: Cruz Claim Sparks backlash

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz alleges “Nigeria Christian killings” on a massive scale and pushes sanctions, but Abuja rejects the figures as false and misleading. Meanwhile, lawmakers urge careful language and diplomacy. The broader picture is messier: jihadist attacks, banditry, and farmer–herder conflict
October 10, 2025
Fort Hare Shutdown: UFH Halts All Operations

Fort Hare Shutdown: UFH Halts All Operations

The University of Fort Hare has suspended all on-site operations after arson and unrest on the Alice campus. Management ordered students to vacate residences as damage estimates climb toward R500 million. Student leaders plan a court challenge to the eviction directive while
October 10, 2025
Tembisa Hospital Corruption: SIU Raids Sandton Home

Tembisa Hospital Corruption: SIU Raids Sandton Home

The SIU’s dawn raid on a Sandton mansion marks a decisive step in tembisa hospital corruption recovery efforts. Investigators, acting on a Special Tribunal order, moved to preserve luxury cars, art and prime property linked to irregular tenders. As asset tracing widens,
October 10, 2025
R268 Billion Retail Giant Challenges Big Chains

R268 Billion Retail Giant Challenges Big Chains

South Africa’s R268 billion retail giant—formal independents and cash-and-carry wholesalers—is pulling shoppers from big chains with sharp prices and everyday pack sizes. Trade Intelligence data shows the channel now rivals listed retailers for household spend, as community-run stores expand fresh food, bakeries
October 9, 2025
Hanover Park Shooting Kills Four-Year-Old Boy

Hanover Park Shooting Kills Four-Year-Old Boy

A tragic Hanover Park shooting claimed a four-year-old boy’s life in gang crossfire. Two 17-year-old suspects face murder charges as police tackle Cape Flats violence. Families demand safer streets now.
October 9, 2025

Eskom to Power Chinese Smelter in Limpopo

Eskom’s commitment to supply 1,000 MW to a Chinese-owned ferrochrome smelter in Limpopo’s Musina-Makhado SEZ has sparked debate. While the utility promises stable power, reliance on coal-heavy Medupi and concerns over water scarcity raise red flags.
October 9, 2025
Graham Howes Whale Accident Stuns Cape Town

Graham Howes Whale Accident Stuns Cape Town

Cape Town’s surf community is grieving after the Graham Howes whale accident off Bloubergstrand. The 38-year-old kitesurfing star died from blunt-force injuries after a rare collision at sea. Rescue teams recovered his body, while tributes and fresh ocean-safety calls continue across South
October 7, 2025
Ramaphosa Unveils New Economic Recovery Plan

Ramaphosa Unveils New Economic Recovery Plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined an economic recovery plan to boost growth, fix power and logistics, and tighten accountability. He vowed to act on SIU findings, citing major asset seizures and recoveries. A Presidency “war room” will track delivery as municipalities face tougher
October 7, 2025
France Political Crisis Deepens as PM Lecornu Quits

France Political Crisis Deepens as PM Lecornu Quits

France’s political turmoil deepens as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu quits after just 26 days. President Emmanuel Macron asks him to draft a “stability plan” by Wednesday while markets wobble and parties threaten to block the cabinet. With no majority in parliament, France
October 7, 2025