COPE founder Mosioua Lekota dies at 77
Congress of the People (COPE) founder Mosioua Lekota has died at the age of 77, reports sabc news. Lekota stepped down from political life last year due to health concerns. This resulted in the appointment of Teboho Loet as interim leader of COPE. Lekota served as the first Free State Premier from 1994 to 1996 and Minister of Defense from 1999 to 2008. The former Member of Parliament will be buried in his hometown Bloemfontein.
A Cape Town man finally gets an ID that recognizes his indigenous name
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After almost two decades of frustration, Cape Town's Khubob Ouedasoua Lawrence has finally received an identity document that reflects his full given name, reports EWN. Lawrence was unable to obtain official documents because the Home Office system could not print punctuation marks in his name. As soon as he finished school, the error left him stuck without a valid ID. His mother, Lesley Jansen, had repeatedly contacted the Home Office, but was told that the exclamation mark could not be entered into the system. The revised ID now recognizes Khuboab's full name, which many see as a significant moment for indigenous identity and cultural recognition.
Ndimande brothers back in court over AKA and Tibz murders
Two Ndimande brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi, allegedly linked to the murders of rapper Kieran 'AKA' Forbes and chef Tebelo 'Tibz' Motsoane in 2023, are set to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court, reports sabc news. His last appearance took place virtually. The state confirmed his transfer to the high-security Ebongweni Super Max facility in Kokstad. This is his fourth court appearance since he was extradited from Eswatini in November 2025. He also faces several charges, including a murder charge in a separate case where a taxi owner was murdered in Amanzimtoti.