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South Africa has accused the United States of double standards as tensions between Pretoria and Washington continue to intensify following the announcement that South Africa will not be invited to G20 meetings under the US presidency. The exclusion was confirmed again last week, when US officials stated that South Africa would remain uninvited, including from […]

The Higher Education Minister has issued a firm ultimatum to the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), demanding accountability for mounting corruption allegations or risking intervention by the Hawks. Minister Buti Manamela delivered the warning after a series of troubling claims surfaced regarding fraudulent academic activities at the institution. VUT is currently conducting an internal investigation […]

The African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to unveil the results of its M following a tense and extended voting process. The outcome, anticipated on Friday morning, has drawn widespread attention, with many describing this year’s elective conference as one of the most closely contested in recent memory. The phrase ANC expected to announce new […]

Thabo Bester and his co-accused, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, are expected to appear once again in the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday for another pre-trial hearing linked to their high-profile prison escape case. The pair’s legal matters continue to delay the start of the main trial, with several issues still before the courts. Magudumana currently has […]

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has doubled down on his controversial decision to dissolve the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), insisting it was both justified and necessary. Appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Mchunu rejected arguments that the task team should have continued operating in the broader organised crime environment. In his […]

South Africa has sharply criticised Washington after US officials announced that Pretoria would not be invited to participate in G20 events during the American presidency. The move, widely reported as a G20 ban, prompted firm pushback from senior South African leaders, who insisted the country remains a fully recognised and equal member of the global […]

Zimbabwe’s ICT minister, Tendai Mavetera, has urged young women entering Zanu PF to approach politics with a focus on service rather than personal vulnerability or exploitation. Her remarks, made during a weekend address to party youth, highlighted growing concerns about the pressures faced by young female aspirants within political structures. Mavetera cautioned that public office […]

US President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday to finalize what officials describe as a renewed push for peace in a region long plagued by conflict. The planned signing of the Rwanda-DRC accord comes even as fierce fighting continues to unfold in eastern Congo, raising […]

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has again outlined his reasons for ordering the PKTT disbandment, telling the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the Political Killings Task Team had veered away from lawful and democratic policing standards. Mchunu resumed his testimony on Thursday afternoon, focusing on what he described as persistent accusations of misconduct and overreach […]

The sisters of former MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have asked Parliament to step in to help secure the return of South Africans allegedly recruited under false pretences to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. The request forms part of what the family describes as urgent efforts to bring home men they believe were trafficked, including some who […]

The spotlight has turned sharply on former Dr Imogen Mashazi, ex‑city manager of City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, as she comes under intense public scrutiny following her appearance before the Madlanga Commission on 1 and 2 December 2025. The hearings have revived longstanding questions about alleged corruption, irregular expenditure, and dubious salary increases in the […]

The US has halted immigration applications for citizens from 19 nations, including Afghanistan, Yemen, Haiti, Venezuela, Sudan, and Somalia, according to a memorandum released on Tuesday. The pause affects green card and citizenship processing and is part of a broader effort to tighten migration controls in response to growing security concerns. Authorities cited the shooting […]

The DA in Tshwane has formally opened a fraud case against the city’s Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC, Eugene Modise, following allegations arising from a recently tabled forensic investigation report. The case was opened at the Brooklyn Police Station on Wednesday after the party said the findings pointed to serious breaches of the councillor’s code […]

The Ekurhuleni legal chief has been suspended following allegations of a failure to implement critical disciplinary measures against a senior police official. City of Ekurhuleni Head of Legal, Kemi Behari, was placed on suspension after reportedly failing to act on recommendations made by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) regarding EMPD top cop Julius Mkhwanazi. […]

Former Ekurhuleni city manager, Imogen Mashazi, has firmly dismissed public allegations that she attempted to protect the suspended acting head of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), Julius Mkhwanazi. Speaking before the Madlanga Commission, Mashazi characterised the accusations as unfounded and misleading, insisting that she had no involvement in any attempt to interfere with disciplinary […]

Former Afrika Mayibuye deputy president Robert Nwedo has announced that he is now dedicating his time and energy to the Maanda Ashu Workers Union of South Africa (MAWUSA), marking a significant shift in his public role. Nwedo, who recently left the political movement led by Floyd Shivambu, says his return to full-time labour activism comes […]

Festival Mall in Kempton Park has been temporarily closed after a powerful hail and rainstorm caused roof damage to parts of the shopping centre on Thursday night. The severe weather system, which swept across the eastern areas of Johannesburg, left sections of the mall’s roof compromised, particularly in the passageway between Woolworths and Edgars. According […]

Zimbabwe’s rental market is set for major regulatory upheaval following Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s announcement of stringent new rental income tax measures. Unveiled in the 2026 National Budget Statement delivered on 27 November 2025, the reforms introduce quarterly reporting obligations that will require landlords hosting business tenants to submit detailed tenant registers, occupancy lists and […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has reiterated the party’s position that President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal, maintaining that accountability is essential for public trust in government. His remarks were delivered on Friday during a march to the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein, where the party urged the […]

South African consumers are being urged to exercise caution as a surge in fake websites and digital scams coincides with the annual Black Friday shopping period. Several companies have issued warnings after a new report highlighted the scale of online fraud affecting the country. The South African Banking Information Centre (SABRIC) revealed in its 2025 […]

Lawyers for the MK Party have told the Pretoria High Court that there is no rational link between placing Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and the outcomes of the Madlanga Commission. The party and its leader, former President Jacob Zuma, are challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister […]

Controversial businessman Cat Matlala has alleged during testimony before the Parliament ad hoc committee that his phone was tampered with and that police digitally manipulated his voice to create fabricated audio recordings later submitted as evidence. The allegations have not been independently verified, and police officials have not yet issued a response. Matlala told the […]

President Mnangagwa has officially gifted brand-new Mahindra vehicles to musicians Greatman, Chipo Muchegwa, Mitchell (Michelle Madawu), and Tindo Gp, along with entrepreneur Hazel Mandaza and philanthropist Tendai Mazuru. The handover ceremony, held this morning at State House, showcased a significant national gesture of support aimed at empowering citizens living with disabilities. In a scene marked […]

The involvement of former Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya has become a focal point in the scrutiny surrounding the police operation at the Sandhurst home of Katiso “KT” Molefe. The controversy intensified on Tuesday during proceedings at the Madlanga commission, where testimony offered new insight into why Lebeya intervened in what witnesses described as […]