The recently elected African National Congress (ANC) councillor for Ward 30 in the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has been arrested on charges of extortion and the illegal closure of a local mine. Yalda Matlabane Tobias Malope, who secured his position during the by-election held on December 11, 2024, was taken into custody by the police on January 9, 2025. The South African Police Service (SAPS) reported that on January 9, 2025, at approximately 07:00, Roossenekal Police apprehended eight…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has mandated a panel of elders to engage with the Mozambican government and opposition leaders to solve the country’s political and security challenges. The body also directed its Inter-State Defence and Security Committee to propose measures to protect regional trade routes, humanitarian corridors, and energy supplies while working toward solutions to Mozambique’s post-election crisis. SADC held a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organ Troika on January 5, 2025,…

The Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) has issued an urgent appeal to its members, congregations, and the broader community to provide immediate relief to families affected by the devastating fire in the Kayamandi informal settlement, near Stellenbosch, Cape Town.  The fire, which broke out on December 31, 2024, has left over 150 people displaced, destroying homes, belongings, and essential items, including food, school stationery, and clothing bought through savings and stokvel contributions.  In a media statement, URCSA Moderator…