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Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to enter a plea bargain in the Gauteng Magistrate’s Court, potentially transforming him from accused to state witness in the R360 million Medicare24 scandal. His testimony — implicating senior SAPS officers and former police ministers — could prove pivotal in exposing corruption at the highest levels\ By TQ CORRESPONDENT Cat Matlala testified that he gave former police minister Bheki Cele cash and supported the presidential ambitions of suspended

South Africa’s World Cup dream teeters on the edge, but Hugo Broos’ men refuse to bow out quietly. Only victory against South Korea will keep Bafana Bafana’s hopes alive, as the nation rallies behind a team determined to carve its name into history. By LINDA XIMBA Lere Mofokeng is one of the trump cards that can change the fortunes of Bafana Bafana in the last group A game against the hard-running and tactically astute South Korea Bafana Bafana head into their final Group A m

South Africa’s justice system is reeling as a failed bid to arrest senior Crime Intelligence officials exposes a widening rift between SAPS and the anti‑corruption directorate IDAC — a clash that threatens to derail the fight against corruption. By MBULELO BALOYI IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson at the centre of controversy A deepening conflict between senior police officials and the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) is rai

South African motorists and households may soon breathe easier as global oil prices tumble. Prices will fall soon By MBULELO BALOYI Durban – South African motorists and households could soon receive much‑needed relief at the pumps after global crude oil prices fell to around $77 a barrel, amid easing tensions in the Middle East and growing optimism over a peace deal involving Iran. The decline in oil prices has raised expectations of lower petrol and diesel costs in the comin

In Durban’s Sherwood Hall open fields sanctuary, up to 10,000 undocumented Malawians endured hunger, overcrowding, and indignity. Aid workers struggled, politicians debated, and resentment grew — but in the middle of it all, one man carried the impossible burden of his people. By CHRIS MAKHAYE Very few people knew who Adam Ali was before the Sherwood Hall crisis. By the end, he had become known far beyond South Africa and Malawi — the reluctant headman of thousands, a hands-o

Suspended Hawks boss General Lesetja Senona has denied involvement in the theft of 541kg of cocaine worth up to R250‑million, stolen from the Hawks’ Port Shepstone offices in 2021. Testimonies at the Madlanga Commission implicated him directly, but Senona arrived with a heavyweight legal team led by Advocate Dali Mpofu, who argued that his client was being unfairly singled out. By TQ Correspondent Senona testifying in his defence at the Madlanga Commission The suspended head

The MK Party says it has had enough of Duduzile Zuma‑Sambudla and former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela, expelling them after the National Council ruled their actions — including conduct following MP Ntshingila’s death — violated the party’s constitution and principles. Secretary‑General Sibonelo Nomvalo confirmed the decision had Jacob Zuma’s full backing, as Zuma‑Sambudla faces police probes over alleged Russia recruitment and ongoing court charges from the July 2021 riots,

KASI PATRIOT COLUMN The recent shambolic performance by Bafana Bafana against Mexico has understandably triggered criticism of coaching decisions, player selections and tactical shortcomings. While those factors matter, they obscure a deeper truth: South African football’s inconsistent performances are not simply the result of poor coaching or administration. They are rooted in the unequal structure of South African sport itself. Unequal Structures Hold Football Back As South

Durban’s port has emerged as one of the world’s most improved container terminals, strengthening KwaZulu‑Natal’s position as South Africa’s leading trade gateway and boosting prospects for economic growth and foreign investment. By MBULELO BALOYI Durban’s port has been recognised as one of the strongest turnaround success stories in global port operations, according to the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelli

On June 16, Hulletts Sugar was rescued from collapse in a deal that saved 250,000 jobs and secured 15,000 growers — transforming the century‑old giant into a future‑focused agri‑energy powerhouse. By TQ Correspondent Hulletts Sugar has been pulled back from the brink of collapse after a landmark deal struck on June 16, a date that carries symbolic weight as the 50th anniversary of the Soweto student uprising. According to Robert Gumede, who spoke to Newsroom Afrika’s Arabile

The Legacy of Freedom to Frustration Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, when students defied apartheid’s Afrikaans policy and ignited a nationwide struggle, South Africa honours their courage while confronting new realities: political freedom exists, but unemployment, inequality, and xenophobic tensions weigh heavily on today’s youth. The legacy of June 16 reminds us that young people drive change — and the challenge now is turning liberation into lasting economic and soc

South Africa coach Hugo Broos insists Bafana Bafana won’t be intimidated by the roar of 87,000 fans at the Estadio Azteca, promising discipline and belief against hosts Mexico in Thursday’s 2026 World Cup opener. With Ronwen Williams leading from the back and Lyle Foster spearheading the attack, Broos says his side “knows exactly what to do” to silence the noise and stick to the plan. Brroos say his charges are ready for the 2026 World Cup opener against host Mexico on Thursd

The Quest Editorial Infantino before the awarding of the infamous peace award to US President Trump Storm before the Tea Cup On the eve of the opening ceremony of the World Cup, FIFA finds itself engulfed in controversy. President Gianni Infantino has allowed the organisation’s reputation to be dragged into disrepute by enabling Donald Trump to run roughshod over the tournament. It began with the bizarre spectacle of awarding Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize – Football U

Phones, Funds and Fallout Explosive revelations from General Feroz Khan’s seized phones and iPhone have placed him — and General Kadwa — at the centre of a widening scandal. WhatsApp messages and encrypted chats detail how SAPS Crime Intelligence funds were diverted to fight Mohamed Sayed’s battles in the illicit cigarette trade, manipulate tenders, and draft parliamentary questions for the EFF to shield allies like Adriano Mazzotti. With links stretching from business to pol

On 11 June 2010, Africa’s first FIFA World Cup roared to life in Johannesburg. Siphiwe Tshabalala’s unforgettable strike against Mexico was more than a goal — it was a declaration that Africa had arrived on football’s grandest stage, uniting millions in joy and pride. Sixteen years later, the echoes of that night still reverberate across the continent. By MBULELO BALOYI This coming Thursday, 11 June 2026, will mark almost exactly 16 years since a historic moment that change

March and March demonstrators say they will intensify marches against illegal immigration, saying President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sunday night national address failed to offer concrete timelines for deportations and border control. By MBULELO BALOYI and CHRIS MAKHAYE March and March demonstrators say they will intensify marches against illegal immigration, arguing that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sunday night national address failed to offer concrete timelines for deportations an

Mbali Shinga’s expulsion from the NFP has plunged KwaZulu-Natal into uncharted territory — a province caught between law and politics. With the Speaker declaring her seat vacant, the High Court rejecting her urgent bid, and Ivan Barnes waiting in the wings, the GPU faces a fragile future By CHRIS MAKHAYE KwaZulu-Natal has entered uncharted constitutional territory as the expulsion of Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga from the National Freedom Party (NFP) collides with her c

South Africa’s national team will face Jamaica in their final warm-up match in Pachuca on Friday, as Hugo Broos’ men prepare for their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against hosts Mexico. Despite visa delays disrupting their arrival, the squad is focused on acclimatising to high altitude and fine-tuning tactics before the tournament begins. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos taking his charges through the first training in Mexico this week after the visa fiasco delayed their d

Strong Action Demanded After World Cup Blunder Public anger has mounted against SAFA after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup trip was delayed by the visa saga. Supporters slammed the association’s poor planning and repeated blunders, while Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie delivered a sharp rebuke, saying “strong action must be taken against those responsible for this silly blunder.” By LINDA XIMBA SAFA president Danny Jordaan has confirmed to that Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman

Can the Government Prevent the Precipice? Heavy police presence keeping watch as locals taunted foreign national seeking help at the Diakonia Centre fore fear of being attacked By CHRIS MAKHAYE There are widespread fears that South Africa is heading towards violent unrest as the June 30 deadline set by anti-illegal immigrant groups approaches. Communities across the country are tense, with recent incidents already pointing to the volatility of the situation. In Mossel Bay, We