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Zimbos get life sentences for series of murder cases in SA

The court heard that several of the murders occurred during a violent robbery streak at a house where elderly victims in their 80s were attacked after watching a rugby match.

By Silas Nkala 12h ago

Zimbos get life sentences for series of murder cases in SA

Government denies knowledge of SA xenophobic attacks

“If you are a neighbour, you remain a neighbour. You cannot go to their home and teach them what to do. You remain a good neighbour.”

By Brent Shamu 12h ago

Government denies knowledge of SA xenophobic attacks

Indirect election not panacea for instability

Across the Limpopo, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment — the first leader in independent South Africa to confront such a possibility.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu May. 16, 2026

Indirect election not panacea for instability

Zimbabwean wins R100K for unlawful SA detention

This occurred despite his initially lawful arrest and prosecution in connection with a 2014 robbery case.

By Silas Nkala May. 13, 2026

Zimbabwean wins R100K for unlawful SA detention

Zim tightens grip on raw mineral exports

The renewed push comes amid growing concern in Parliament that Zimbabwe continues exporting raw minerals while missing out on billions of dollars in industrial value

By Sharon Sibindi May. 13, 2026

Zim tightens grip on raw mineral exports

Ramaphosa drawn into fresh storm over Zim trip

Critics also lashed out at the presence of controversial businessmen in Mnangagwa’s entourage.

By Sydney Kawadza May. 13, 2026

Ramaphosa drawn into fresh storm over Zim trip

SA court rules children stay in custody row

One of the children, a 12-year-old girl, suffered burns while trying to extinguish the flames engulfing her father.

By Silas Nkala May. 13, 2026

SA court rules children stay in custody row

Mat North empowerment programmes fail to stem youth migration

Youths in Matabeleland North migrate to South Africa to escape chronic unemployment and severe climate-induced droughts that have devastated local livelihoods.

By Sharon Sibindi May. 12, 2026