Bafana Bafana warned not to set Mbekezeli Mbokazi. (Kick-Off) By Mathipa Phishego Bafana Bafana supporters have taken to social media to warn the national team’s technical staff not to field Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who is currently suspended due to a red card, ahead of tonight’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The warning, which has…
Mantashe is to be investigated for Bosasa alleged corruption. (Business Tech) by Mathipa Phishego The Gauteng High Court has dismissed Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s attempt to overturn the Zondo Commission’s findings that he should face a corruption investigation related to Bosasa-sponsored security upgrades at his properties. Judge Evette Dippenaar ruled that Mantashe’s…
Panyaza Lesufi suspends places head of Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness. (Panyaza Lesufi via X) by Mathipa Phishego Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed Lesiba Arnold Malotana, Head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness, on suspension with immediate effect, citing the need to strengthen governance and accountability in the province’s largest department…
Madagascar presidents flees his country. (Touch TV) by Mathipa Phishego Madagascar officials has confirmed on Monday that President Andry Rajoelina have fled the country after youth engaged in a second-time uncontrollable strike which was later joined by military rebellion calling the president and other officials to step down. According to Reuters, a member of parliament and leader of…
Sibiya confirms knowing Brown Mogotsi and Vusimuzi Matlala. by Mathipa Phishego Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Monday to respond to allegations of political interference and corruption within the South African Police Service. During a tense exchange with the committee’s evidence leaders, Sibiya…
Horrific accident injures over 35 passengers on the N1. (Baraka Show via X) By Mathipa Phishego A devastating bus crash on the N1 highway near Makhado has claimed the lives of more than 40 passengers from South Africa boarded by Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals, sending shockwaves across the region and reigniting concerns over road safety on…
EFF leader is not available for the Ad Hoc Committee. (EFF via X) by Mathipa Phishego Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will be absent from Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee proceedings until Wednesday, meaning he will miss the opportunity to directly question Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, who is scheduled to appear before the…
Sibiya testifies at Parliament Ad Hoc Committee. (IOL) by Mathipa Phishego The Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Shadrack Sibiya told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday that he is testifying under protest, raising concerns about the fairness of the ongoing inquiry into allegations of political interference and corruption within the South African Police…
Security watchdog dogs staff fired due to Matlala’s alleged connection. by Mathipa Phishego South Africa’s private security watchdog has been rocked by a corruption scandal that has seen eight of its officials suspended amid explosive links to alleged underworld figure and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala a man now at the centre of a…
Madlanga Commission is set to continue behind closed doors. (Crime Watch RSA) by Mathipa Phishego The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System of South Africa is set to resume its hearings on Monday, October 13 2025, but the public will be shut out of the proceedings…
