President Ramaphosa Welcomes Tajikistan Envoy

Ramaphosa receives a Tajikistan envoy from Murodali. (The Presidency) by Mathipa Phishego His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a Letter of Credence from the Head of Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Mirzozoda Parviz Murodali, at a Credentials Ceremony held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The ceremony formally accredits…

President Ramaphosa Receives Credentials from Zambian Envoy

President Cyril Ramaphosa receives a Letter of Credence. (The Presidency) by Mathipa Phishego President Cyril Ramaphosa today received a Letter of Credence from the newly appointed Head of Mission of the Republic of Zambia, Her Excellency Ms Grace Mutembo, during a Credentials Ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The ceremony marks the…

MMC for Public Safety Leads R21 Million Drug Bust in Sandton

A R21 million drug syndicates busted in Sandton. (Supplied) by Mathipa Phishego City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, deployed by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has spearheaded a major breakthrough in the fight against narcotics. Acting on intelligence, Tshwaku led a joint law enforcement operation in Sandton, resulting in the seizure…

Lesufi demands wider SIU Probe as R2 Billion was looted from Tembisa Hospital

image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou On Monday, September 29, 2025, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi indicated that he would advocate for a broader Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into hospitals around the province. This decision came after an interim SIU report indicated that three organised syndicates stole more than R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni…

Godongwana launches R108bn Metro Reform to boost services

image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a new reform programme on Monday, September 29, 2025, with the goal of rewarding metro municipalities with more funds if they exceed performance criteria. During a workshop with metro mayors, the minister emphasized that the reforms will prioritize reducing wasteful spending, improving service delivery, and…

Former Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla Appears in Court on BOSASA Corruption Charges

Former Minister appears in court for alleged BOSASA corruption. (CrimeWatchRSA) by Mathipa Phishego The Former Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Thabang Makwetla, appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, October 1, with charges of fraud and contravention of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA). Makwetla was arrested by the Investigating…

Former Minister appears in court for alleged BOSASA corruption. (CrimeWatchRSA)

Madlanga Commission Adjourns After Witness Reportedly Fell Sick

Lt-Gen Khumalo reportedly fell sick. by Mathipa Phishego Proceedings at the high-stakes Madlanga Commission of Inquiry were abruptly adjourned today after a key witness, Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, failed to appear due to illness. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is probing allegations of political interference, corruption, and collusion…

General Khumalo testifies at the Madlanga Commission.

David Mabuza’s Daughter Wins Court Battle to Halt Distribution of R44.7m Pension

DD Mabuza’s daughter wins court battle for R44.7m pension funds. (Kaya News) by Mathipa Phishego The Mpumalanga High Court has granted an urgent interdict preventing the distribution of the late former deputy president David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension on Tuesday, after his daughter challenged being excluded as a beneficiary. The application was brought by Tamara Silinda,…

DD Mabuza's daughter wins court battle for R44.7m pension funds. (Kaya News)