Eskom Cleans House in Lion Park | Johannesburg News

Shanthi Naidoo Defied Silence | Johannesburg News

Shanthivathie Naidoo, a towering figure in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, has died at 91 — a life defined by unyielding courage. One of 22 charged in the 1969 treason trial alongside Winnie Mandela, she was arrested under the Terrorism Act, jailed for 371 days in solitary, enduring brutal interrogation without sleep. Refusing to testify against her comrades — even when hallucinations threatened her sanity — she declared she couldn’t live with betraying her conscience. Sentenced not for a crime, but for her moral defiance, she later faced a banning order before fleeing to London, where she continued her fight for justice. Her legacy is one of quiet, heroic resistance. 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 based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5c200a4ce883ca74

Money, Codes, and Corruption in Court | Johannesburg News

The corruption trial of former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is heating up as the defense aggressively challenges the credibility of key witness Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, exposing contradictions in her testimony and questioning whether the R4.5-million payments were truly corrupt. The judge pressed Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu on whether she expected favors, while the defense argues the money was never tied to official contracts—and that her coded language and selective disclosures undermine her entire story. With more witnesses on the horizon, the trial’s outcome hinges on whether these payments were bribes or just business relationships. 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 based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/af97287618711f34

Floods Ravage Cape Winelands Farms | Johannesburg News

Cape Winelands farmers are battling a flood nightmare that’s wiped out homes, vineyards, and billions in damage—forcing evacuations and leaving soil stripped bare and roots rotting. Seasonal workers lost nearly $18.7 million in wages, and table grape growers saw over a third of their crops destroyed. Rebuilding takes years, but farmers are adapting: widening river channels, planting tougher crops, and leaning on provincial support. With climate change bringing more extreme weather, they’re racing against time—and nature—to restore their land before the next harvest. 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 based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/af0846c95476d400

Pogacar Claims Fifth Tour de France Victory | Johannesburg News

Tadej Pogacar clinched his fifth Tour de France title in a thrilling finale, dominating a grueling 21-stage race that tested riders’ limits across France’s toughest climbs and iconic Parisian streets. From the opening team time trial in Barcelona to the legendary Alpe d’Huez ascent and the electric finish through Paris, the competition was fierce, with Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard battling for yellow. Spectators roared as the peloton raced past landmarks like Sacré-Cœur and Arc de Triomphe, culminating in a dramatic, crash-filled sprint to the line — and Pogacar’s historic victory. 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 based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c4ec41dbb4e750f7

Who Directed the Hidden Probe? | Johannesburg News

A shadowy hand may be steering the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption’s probe, as evidence to the Madlanga Commission reveals the investigation has ballooned far beyond its original focus on Major General Madondo’s controversial transfer. What began as a targeted complaint by MP Fadiel Adams has morphed into a sweeping inquiry into Crime Intelligence and the Political Killings Task Team—despite no mention of these entities in the initial claims. Documents show the directorate sought records unrelated to Adams’ case, while key allegations, like diverted funds from a secret service account, were mysteriously dropped. The directorate’s head admitted she only learned about the Political Killings Task Team during hearings, raising alarms about who’s really pulling the strings—and why. 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 based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d9bbe7f9d446f649