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,…
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…
Grobler stun Chiefs with a brace for win. (Sekhukhune Utd/via X) by Lwandiso Simanga Bradley Grobler rolled back the years with a vintage performance as Sekhukhune United stunned Kaizer Chiefs 3-1 in a Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night. The veteran forward, who turned 37 on the day struck twice and set…
Megan Pydigadu Spar shares. (CFO SA/internet) by Kelebogile Matlou Megan Pydigadu, Spar’s Chief Operating Officer, purchased around R1 million worth of stock in two installments this year as the grocery chain accelerated its withdrawal from unstable European markets. Pydigadu, who joined the firm from IT group EOH in November 2023, made the purchases as Spar in…
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…
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…
Lungu family has lost yet another appeal. (Dr Chonya/on X) by Mathipa Phishego The Constitutional Court of South Africa has upheld a lower court ruling that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu must be repatriated to Zambia for a state funeral, rejecting his family’s appeal to bury him privately in South Africa. Lungu,…
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…
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…
Belongings found at the loan shark home during arrest. (Supplied) by Mathipa Phishego Police have arrested a loan shark, known locally as a Mashonisa, in Tembisa after uncovering a large stash of personal documents and cash linked to illegal moneylending operations. According to authorities, the suspect was found in possession of 200 identity documents, 500…
