Willem Phungula

Politics Journalist

Cellphone expert to testify in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's trial on her social media activity

Willem Phungula|Published

A cellphone expert is set to testify in the trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, focusing on her social media activity during the July 2021 unrest, as allegations of ...

Jacob Zuma to testify in daughter’s incitement trial

Willem Phungula|Published

Former President Jacob Zuma is set to testify in the trial of his daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who faces serious charges of incitement linked to the civil unrest ...

King makes key appointments in stormy week

Willem Phungula|Published

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini appoints the son of late traditional prime minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi to a key position, while addressing family tensions following ...

Royal family in the dark about King Misuzulu’s wedding

Sabelo Nsele and Willem Phungula|Published

This after his estranged wife, Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela filed an urgent interdict to stop the nuptials.

Accused in SARS official’s attempted murder to spend New Year in jail

Willem Phungula|Published

Two suspected hitmen charged in the assassination attempt on SARS investigator Coreth Naude will remain in custody as their case is postponed to January 17.

Tension as GNU strips Zulu king of his powers

Willem Phungula|Published

Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso’s recent statement challenges King Misuzulu’s authority over the Ingonyama Trust Board, raising tensions between the national government ...

Unprecedented dismissal of Zulu kingdom’s traditional prime minister sparks instability concern

Willem Phungula|Published

Following the unexpected dismissal of Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, fears of instability loom over the Zulu kingdom as cultural experts and traditional leaders ...

State to provide profiles of suspected hitmen in Naude case

Willem Phungula|Published

The State is set to present detailed profiles of two suspected hitmen charged with the attempted assassination of Sars investigator Advocate Coreth Naude.

Hunt for mastermind in attack on Sars official

Willem Phungula|Published

Two alleged hitmen have been arrested in connection with the attempted assassination of South African Revenue Services investigator Advocate Coreth Naude, as police ...

Cape Town hitmen charged in Durban for the attempted murder of SARS investigator

Willem Phungula|Published

Two alleged hitmen from Cape Town have been arrested for their involvement in an assassination attempt on SARS investigator Advocate Coreth Naude, who was probing ...

Calls for improved electricity services in Umkomaas following demarcation

Willem Phungula|Published

Umkomaas residents in the eThekwini Municipality are voicing their frustrations over the lack of essential services following their ward’s demarcation from the Umdoni ...

KwaZulu-Natal festive season road fatalities drop by 2%

Willem Phungula|Published

With the festive season under way, KwaZulu-Natal sees a slight decline in road deaths, prompting officials to reinforce safety measures.

Durban anticipates nothing less than a bumper weekend as rugby fans pour in

Willem Phungula|Published

Durban gears up for a bustling weekend as the Sharks face the Bulls in a highly anticipated rugby match, promising to boost tourism and the local economy.

Urgent call for police commissioner’s intervention after 24 cattle stolen, slaughtered in KZN village

Willem Phungula|Published

Livestock owners in Emakhuzeni village are appealing for police intervention after a shocking 24 cattle were stolen in just three days, highlighting the urgent need ...

Legal dispute over Durban harbour tender ‘is hurting the logistics industry’

Willem Phungula|Published

The Association of South African Chambers urges Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to cancel the disputed Port of Durban Pier 2 tender, citing significant impacts ...

Local businesses let down by KwaDukuza council’s venue choice

Willem Phungula|Published

Ilembe Chamber of Commerce expresses disappointment over the KwaDukuza Municipality's decision to host a costly conference outside its jurisdiction, raising concerns ...

ANC-led council slammed for R1m conference in another municipality

Willem Phungula|Published

Opposition parties in KwaDukuza are outraged over the ANC-led council’s decision to allocate R1. 1 million for a four-day conference in the Drakensberg, arguing ...

DA criticises ANC’s R1.1 million spending on Drakensberg meeting

Willem Phungula|Published

The ANC’s controversial decision to spend R1. 1 million on a meeting in the Drakensberg has drawn sharp criticism from the DA, who argue for local alternatives. ...

Slow support for SMMEs by Tourism Equity Fund criticised

Willem Phungula|Published

Democratic Alliance criticises the slow support for small, medium, and micro-enterprises by the Tourism Equity Fund, calling for improved transparency and accountability ...

Troy Meyer’s appointment to KwaZulu-Natal Museum Board: a victory for Khoi-San people

Willem Phungula|Published

Troy Meyer, a prominent Khoi-San activist, celebrates his appointment to the KwaZulu-Natal Museum Board as a significant step towards preserving Khoi-San heritage. ...

Babita Deokaran’s family demands arrest of murder mastermind

Willem Phungula|Published

Babita Deokaran’s family has made an emotional plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa to find the mastermind behind her murder, coinciding with Anti-Corruption Day.

Long distance taxi strike: KZN taxi associations dispute claims of permit issues

Willem Phungula|Published

KwaZulu-Natal taxi associations dispute claims of permit issues as a strike leaves thousands of commuters stranded, prompting a government intervention.

KZN aims for 5% fewer road deaths

Willem Phungula|Published

KwaZulu-Natal’s Transport MEC Siboniso Duma announces a festive road safety campaign, deploying 2 745 officers and 808 vehicles to reduce road fatalities by 5% during ...

MK Party KZN leader to speak at the inaugural King Zwelithini Memorial Lecture

Willem Phungula|Published

Willies Mchunu, leader of the MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal, will be a guest speaker at the inaugural King Zwelithini Memorial Lecture at the University of Zululand. ...

Premier Ntuli intervenes in taxi strike amid rising tensions

Willem Phungula|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli intervenes in a taxi strike that has disrupted transport services across the province, as tensions rise between taxi operators ...