Ntombi Nkosi

A self-proclaimed pastor, Sabata Mariti, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for raping three young members of his church during an overnight prayer session in Virginia, Free State. The case adds to growing concerns over abuse in religious institutions, prompting renewed calls for tighter regulation by the CRL Commission.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the recent secret retreat with leaders of the GNU as a substantial success, amidst a backdrop of increasing challenges facing both the coalition and the nation at large. The two-day gathering served as a crucial platform for discussing the pressing issues that affect many South Africans today.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, will appear in the Durban High Court from 10 to 21 November 2025 in a high-profile case linked to the July 2021 unrest. The trial forms part of ongoing investigations into acts of public violence that followed the former president’s imprisonment.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to probe allegations of maladministration and irregular procurement of printers and photocopy machines at the Siyathemba Local Municipality in the Northern Cape. The SIU will also seek to recover any state losses and refer evidence of criminal conduct to the NPA.