KZN MEC for Transport confirms that missing aircrafts were found. (supplied) By Mathipa Phishego KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma has confirmed that the second missing aircraft has been located near Nottingham Road, following an extensive search and rescue operation. Duma said the Aeronautical Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre, working alongside the…
Rafadi meets deadline to file his answers to Madlanga Commission. by Mathipa Phishego Crime expert Calvin Rafadi says he is ready to face the Madlanga Commission in public after meeting the deadline to file his answering affidavit. Rafadi, who has been drawn into what he calls unfortunate SAPS unit infighting, insists he has nothing to…
Sibiya agrees that he failed competency at appointment. by Mathipa Phishego In Ad Hoc Parliament Committee revelation, former Johannesburg head of Metro Police, Shadrack Sibiya, has admitted that he had failed a competency test at the time of his appointment in November 2016. The confession comes years after then-mayor Herman Mashaba publicly praised Sibiya as…
Rafadi’s claims for Hawks positions contradicts. by Mathipa Phishego A former crime intelligence operative, Calvin Rafadi, has denied allegations that he sought employment within the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), popularly known as the Hawks, following the leak of WhatsApp messages linking him to a high-level vacancy. The controversy erupted after a screenshot of…
UFH announces recovery plan from the strike. (UFH via Facebook) by Lwandiso Simanga The University of Fort Hare (UFH) has announced an Integrated Recovery Plan to restore stability and ensure academic continuity after operations were disrupted on 8 October 2025. The plan, approved by the University’s Management Executive Committee (MEC) and Emergency Management Task Team…
Sibiya denies having a role in Senzo Meyiwa’s murder. by Lwandiso Simanga Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, has firmly denied any role in the investigation of the late football star Senzo Meyiwa’s murder. Appearing before Parliament’s SAPS Ad Hoc Committee today, Sibiya addressed allegations suggesting that he had interfered with the…
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…
