Madlanga Commission: Mkhwanazi Warns Justice System “At Risk of Total Collapse”

Lt-General Mkhwanazi testifies in madlanga Commission. (Dasen Thathiah by Mathipa Phishego KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has raised grave concerns before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, warning that South Africa’s justice system runs the risk “of a total collapse” if corruption, criminal networks, and political interference are not addressed. Mkhwanazi’s testimony focused on…

Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi levels complains to politicians and business-people. (Dasen Thathiah)

Mabuza Family in Court Battle Over R44.7m Pension Payout

David Mabuza’s daughter halts pension payments.(David Mabuza/via X) by Mathipa Phishego The family of the late Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza is embroiled in a legal dispute over his R44.7-million pension payout following his sudden passing on 3 July 2025. Mabuza’s daughter, Tamara Silinda, has filed an urgent application in the High Court seeking to…

Madlanga Commission Officially Opens Hearings into State Capture of Security Institutions

Lt-General Nhalnhla Mkhwanazi testifies first in the Madlanga Commission. (Justice, crime prevention, and security/ via X) by Mathipa Phishego The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July, officially opened its public hearings today at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. The inquiry is tasked with probing allegations of corruption networks,…

Lt-General Nhalnhla Mkhwanazi testifies first in the Madlanga Commission. (Justice, crime prevention, and security/ via X)

Chatsworth Residents Block Roads in Protest Over Water Shortages

 Frustrated Chatsworth residents protested after weeks without reliable water supply. (Facebook supplied) by Kelebogile Matlou Residents of Chatsworth’s Bottlebrush informal settlement protested early Monday, blocking main highways and demanding access to water after weeks of service delays. The demonstration, which occurred near the intersection of the Chatsglen on-ramp to Higginson Highway eastbound and the entrance…

 Frustrated Chatsworth residents protested after weeks without reliable water supply. (Facebook supplied)

Operation Dudula Denies Allegations of Child Death Following Hospital Incident

Operation Dudula denies claims of a death incident attached to them. (Jeff Dumisani) by Mathipa Phishego Operation Dudula has strongly denied claims made by Newzroom Afrika during its 15 September broadcast, which alleged that the movement was involved in an incident where a child died after being denied medical care. In a statement released on…

Operation Dudula denies claims of a death incident attached to them. (Jeff Dumisani)

Former DA MP Liam Jacobs Named Patriotic Alliance’s Mayoral Candidate for Cape Town

PA selects Liam Jacobs for Cape Town Mayoral position. (Liam Jacobs) by Mathipa Phishego The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has announced former Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Liam Jacobs as its official mayoral candidate for the City of Cape Town ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The move marks a significant political shift for Jacobs, who…

PA selects Liam Jacobs for Cape Town Mayoral position. (Liam Jacobs)

Government Announces 2026 Education Plans Amid Growing NSFAS Debt Crisis

The Department of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela announces the opening of NSFAS applications. (HigherEduZA/via X) by Kelebogile Matlou The Department of Higher Education and Training has unveiled its 2026 education plans even as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) faces a mounting R45 billion debt crisis. The newly sworn in Minister Buti…

The Department of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela announces the opening of NSFAS applications. (HigherEduZA/via X)

Gauteng Records R4.2bn in Irregular Expenditure Despite Audit Gains

Lebogang Maile, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development gives annual report. (GGDA/X) by Kelebogile Matlou The Gauteng Provincial Government has recorded R4.2 billion in new irregular expenditure for the 2024/2025 financial year, despite a marked improvement in overall audit outcomes across departments and public institutions. The disclosure was made by Finance MEC Lebogang Maile…

Lebogang Maile, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development gives annual report. (GGDA/X)

South African Motorbike Delivery Association Slams Uber for Dismissive Response to Memorandum of Demands

Uber drivers hands a Memorandum of Understanding amid mounting tensions. (Supplied) by InsideOutNewz Tensions in South Africa’s delivery industry deepened this week as Uber South Africa came under heavy criticism for its handling of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) submitted by rider representatives outlining key grievances and proposed resolutions. The MoU, developed by the South…