Lehlogonolo "Shebeshxt"Chauke. Popular Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, better known as Shebeshxt, will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars after the Polokwane Magistrates Court denied him bail on Wednesday. The 30-year-old star is facing serious charges, including three counts of attempted murder, negligent discharge of a firearm, robbery with aggravating circumstances, two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and possession of an unlicensed

Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian KwaZulu-Natal's provincial legislature descended into chaos today as the uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) Party's motion of no confidence against Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli failed amidst disruptions and scuffles between MKP and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members and police officers. The motion, tabled by the MKP, aimed to determine whether Ntuli would retain his position as premier. However, the vote was repeatedly d

The ANC, symbolized by the elephant, is facing significant challenges as it prepares for the 2026 local elections, with its support dwindling in key urban areas, a trend observed in recent elections, where the party's vote share has been steadily decreasing, from 45.59% in 2021 to 40.18% in 2024. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian The African National Congress (ANC) has lost its way. The party that once led the struggle for freedom and equality in South Africa has bec

SETA Admistrator Lehlogonolo Masoga. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Johannesburg - In a shocking turn of events, Lehlogonolo Masoga, the current Administrator of the Services Sector Education Training Authority (SETA), has taken the extraordinary step of approaching the high court to review and set aside the Morar Forensic Report, which accused him of backdating a Service Level Agreement (SLA) during his tenure as CEO of the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (M

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian In a significant boost to his leadership ambitions, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula's allies have won key positions in the Tshwane Regional Conference, putting him in pole position to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa. The newly elected ANC Greater Tshwane Region Regional Executive Committee (REC) features a strong Mbalula-aligned team, with Bonzo Modise as Chairperson, Tlangi Mogale as De

Orlando Pirates have made history as the first team to win the Carling Black Label Cup, defeating Carling Black Label All Stars 2-0 in a thrilling final at the Durban stadium . By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Orlando Pirates have made history as the first team to win the Carling Black Label Cup, defeating Carling Black Label All Stars 2-0 in a thrilling final at the Durban stadium. Sifiso Luthuli and Boitumelo Radiopane were the heroes of the day, scoring the goa