Phala Phala theft suspects appear in court

By Joe Udo LIMPOPO (CONVERSEER) – Two of the three people linked to the Phala Phala theft case are back in the court. They appear before Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo today, 8 December 2025. Immanuela David, identified as the alleged mastermind behind the Phala Phala theft, is ppearing in Court, joined by co-accused Floriana…

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COPE concludes CNC meeting, sets April 2026 date for national elective congress

JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – The Congress National Committee (CNC) of the Congress of the People (COPE) concluded its two-day strategic meeting in Johannesburg on 6–7 December The party reflected on the party’s current position and reviewed progress in efforts to rebuild and reposition the organisation. As the highest decision-making body between National Congresses, the CNC adopted…

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Springs resident seeks urgent help over delayed provident fund payout

SPRINGS (CONVERSEER) – Mweleli Makhwethu, a former employee of Breswill Service Centre, is appealing for urgent assistance from the Motor Industry Retirement Funds (MIRF) over a delayed provident fund payout. Makhwethu resigned in November 2024 but has yet to receive the funds. Despite following all instructions from MIRF, including visiting their Randburg offices and updating…

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Elon Musk accuses South African government of racism

NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – South African‑born tech magnate, Elon Musk, has launched a scathing public criticism of his country of birth, claiming that the government’s post‑apartheid laws amount to institutional racism against non‑Black citizens. “The South African government is super racist against anyone who isn’t Black. Just a fact. It’s literally in the laws,” Musk…

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Mayibuye iAfrika hosts inaugural national convention

SOWETO (CONVERSEER) – Mayibuye iAfrika is currently hosting its inaugural national convention at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus. The event has brought together delegates from all nine provinces, along with youth, women, student, traditional, and religious representatives. Throughout the gathering, the movement is focusing on adopting its founding policy document, the Restoration Manifesto, which…

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Soweto designer Hlumelo Nyaluza empowers GBV survivors with luxury bags

SOWETO (CONVERSEER) – Soweto-based designer Hlumelo Nyaluza, an Eastern Cape-born visionary, has unveiled his latest creation: the HN Lux Carrier Bag, a R1,499 Woolworths-inspired luxury bag aimed at empowering GBV survivors and aspiring entrepreneurs. Nyaluza, who previously made waves with a global luxury bag collection featured in New York, London, Miami, Mexico, and Australia, revealed…

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