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An 82-year-old former lawyer just got a 10-year sentence for stealing nearly 40 million rand from an escrow account he was supposed to guard—using 145 fake transactions to siphon the cash into his own account. Convicted on 290 counts of theft and money laundering, Solomon Slom’s crime exposed how even trusted legal professionals can abuse their positions. Prosecutors say this verdict sends a clear...

Saps just obliterated over 11,000 guns—including 150 used in crimes against women and children—on International Firearm Destruction Day, with the Deputy Minister of Police in attendance. Part of a UN-backed annual event, the operation saw Gauteng alone destroy nearly 4,000 weapons, while KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape each cleared over 2,000. Beyond regular firearms, they also destroyed 4,000...

Trash piles are choking neighborhoods in Randburg, Fourways, and Douglasdale as Pikitup workers protest for permanent roles, causing delays that’ve left bins overflowing for over a week. Businesses are losing customers to the stench, homeowners are fed up, and some estates are paying private haulers just to survive. Mayor Dada Morero blames payment snafus with contractors, promising collections wi...

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A tense standoff erupted at Builders Express in Shelly Beach when an employee barricaded himself in an office with a duct-taped knife, threatening staff after an argument with management. Police negotiated but had to use rubber bullets to regain control, working with paramedics to safely sedate him and remove the weapon. No one was injured beyond minor harm to the employee, who was taken to the ho...

A deadly fire tore through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and sparking national outrage. Emergency crews rushed to the scene in Jinjiang, Fujian, as smoke billowed from the multi-story building and workers were trapped inside. President Xi Jinping condemned the tragedy, calling for immediate investigation and accountability. This latest disaster follows a string of dea...

Cape Town mourns the loss of 19-year-old Creashy Maart, whose battle with cancer in her transplanted lungs ended her life tragically — but her legacy lives on through a prom she dreamed up to uplift other young cancer fighters. Organized by the Kids-Can Foundation and set for July 11 at Fairbairn College, the event honors her final wish to bring joy to kids who miss out on milestones, with a black...

In a gritty, tech-failed future Johannesburg, a new neo-noir thriller from 26-year-old director Nikhail Moodley, Good Whres And Bad Laws, ignites a battle between sex workers, criminals, and corrupt cops after a mysterious briefcase turns a brothel into a warzone. Blending Tarantino’s edge with Blade Runner’s visuals, the film explores corruption, survival, and whether humanity can endure when sta...

Twelve-year-old Esihle Mangwana just won Miss Pre-Teen Queen at the International Junior Miss South Africa pageant, dazzling judges with her poise and passion for empowering youth. Inspired by watching her sister compete, Esihle turned her dream into a disciplined journey—early mornings, rigorous training, and careful budgeting for travel and coaching. Her mom sees it as an investment in her daugh...

Two top Ekurhuleni Metro Police officials, Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Legal Head Kemi Behari, have been granted bail after being charged with corruption — each posting 50,000 rand. The case centers on allegations that Mkhwanazi helped install blue lights on vehicles linked to Vusimusi Matlala. Meanwhile, former municipal manager Imogen Mashazi and HR head Linda Gxasheka are still awaiting b...

The Legal Practice Council is pushing to strip advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane of her right to practice law, citing her past incompetence and unprofessional conduct as public protector — including costly legal failures, misleading courts, and alleged outside influence — with experts warning her record makes her unfit to serve the public in a legal capacity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli...

South Africa’s justice system is riddled with loopholes letting top officials hide assets—art, jewelry, crypto, even luxury cars—because disclosure forms conveniently ignore them. With SAPS skipping real audits for five years and penalties barely denting misconduct, the only thing getting bigger is the cover-up. The watchdog commission has until November 2026 to deliver answers, but public hearing...

Despite rumors swirling on social media that Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is losing control of the March and March movement, Xolani Gumede, chairperson of King Cetshwayo March and March, is firmly defending her leadership. Speaking at a recent protest in Empangeni focused on undocumented immigrants, Gumede emphasized that all regional branches report to the National Executive Committee — headed by Ngobese...

Professor Amir Mohammadi, a chemical engineering powerhouse at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, just shattered the global spotlight—named South Africa’s top engineer and tech scientist for 2026, and ranked 316th worldwide on Research.com. His groundbreaking work in energy, fuels, gas hydrates, and environmental engineering isn’t just academic—it’s driving real-world change. With a legacy built on...

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Big shakeup in Ekurhuleni’s leadership as suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and suspended legal head Kemi Behari both get bail—each posting 50K rand—facing serious fraud, corruption, and defeating justice charges. They’re joined in court by former HR head Linda Gxasheka and former City Manager Imogen Mashazi, whose bail hearing is tomorrow. Explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commis...

South Africa’s local governments are in crisis, with just 15% passing clean audits — and not a single major metro making the cut. Workers march demanding overdue pay, fair collective agreements, and an end to corruption and outsourcing, as the government pushes Operation Vulindlela to fix failing councils. While Salga vows to tackle internal flaws and partner with national authorities, the Treasur...

Kushela Naidoo, Managing Director of Wallace and Green from KwaZulu-Natal, stunned the room by winning the Richard Fletcher Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 25th Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards — a glittering celebration of bold business leaders reshaping South Africa. With over 600 attendees from startups to blue-chip firms, the event spotlighted transformation and inclusion, featuring...

FIDE is turning chess into a powerful tool for unlocking potential, especially for kids in underserved communities. At the World Schools Team Championship in Stellenbosch, they brought together fifty students and chess leaders—including FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and entrepreneur Timur Turlov—to show how the game builds critical thinking, confidence, and even social mobility. Turlov, CEO of...

Western Europe just endured its hottest June ever, with temperatures soaring over three degrees above average, triggering power outages and school closures. Globally, June was the second-warmest on record, with sea temps hitting all-time highs — a direct result of climate change, not El Niño. Over 4,700 excess deaths were linked to the heat, alongside worsening wildfires and droughts. Scientists w...

The Land Party shocks Johannesburg by naming Ntsiki Mazwai — poet, activist, and cultural icon — as their mayoral candidate, betting big on her star power to win over Gen Z voters and ignite a new era of political engagement. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary ba...

Thirteen-year-old Misha Abarder is chasing her dream on the world stage—heading to Sweden for the Gothia Youth Cup, the biggest youth football tournament on Earth. The youngest on her South African squad, she’s trained hard, fundraised tirelessly with her mom, and embraced the independence her dad (and longtime coach) encouraged. Playing center-back against giants, she’s ready to prove she’s got g...

Medicine shortages are hitting public health facilities hard, with critical drugs like antibiotics, TB treatments, cancer meds, insulin, and pediatric antiretrovirals frequently out of stock. While national audits aren’t annual, systems like RxSolution and the Stock Visibility System track weekly levels, and provinces conduct regular stocktakes. The Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and North West are har...

Minister Malatsi delivered a no-nonsense wake-up call on the digital divide, arguing that digitizing government isn’t just about tech—it’s about ensuring everyone can access, navigate, and protect themselves online. He warned against automating outdated systems with AI and called for urgent digital literacy efforts, especially teaching people to spot misinformation. Blaming users for being unprepa...

The UN is demanding an immediate ceasefire as deadly clashes between Congo’s army and the M23 militia escalate in mineral-rich eastern DRC, displacing civilians and destroying homes despite past peace deals. Human rights leaders warn of explosive weapons used in populated zones, urging both sides to protect civilians and calling on Rwanda to stop backing the M23 while Congo disarms other armed gro...