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February 11, 2026
- 1:26 PMSouth AfricaCommission hears IPID evidence on alleged police role in gem theftThe Madlanga Commission has heard testimony from a senior official at the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), who rejected claims that the City of Ekurhuleni was prevented from disciplining a suspended metro police chief because of an ongoing criminal investigation. Thuso…1:26 PM
- 11:48 AMSouth AfricaSouth Africans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war to pull outThe governments of South Africa and Russia have agreed to facilitate the withdrawal of South Africans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war to pull out, according to the South African presidency. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir…11:48 AM
- 11:26 AMSouth AfricaKZN targets undocumented foreigners running spaza shopsKwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says his administration is developing a strategy that could see the government take control of KZN spaza shops currently operated by undocumented foreign nationals, with the aim of supporting local businesses and economic activity. Ntuli made the remarks…11:26 AM
February 10, 2026
- 9:54 PMZimbabweZimbabwe cabinet approves sweeping constitutional changes to extend Mnangagwa's ruleZimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft constitutional amendment bill that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 by extending presidential terms from five to seven years and replacing direct elections with a parliamentary vote. The Constitutional Amendment…9:54 PM
- 6:50 PMSouth AfricaMaimane urges Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister before SONABuild One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and appoint a permanent replacement when he delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament. Speaking ahead of the address, Maimane said the country’s…6:50 PM
- 6:39 PMSouth AfricaO’Sullivan rejects foreign agent claims in ParliamentBritish-born forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan has rejected claims that he is a foreign agent, telling a parliamentary committee that he is a South African citizen and has never acted on behalf of another country. Mr O’Sullivan was giving evidence before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating…6:39 PM
- 2:49 PMSouth AfricaThabo Bester’s Lawyers Seek Urgent Prison TransferLawyers representing convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester have argued for an urgent transfer from Ebongweni prison, citing the necessity of his involvement in ongoing legal proceedings. Bester, who was recently moved to the country’s only super-maximum security facility, has approached the…2:49 PM
February 9, 2026
- 2:26 PMSouth AfricaPaul O’Sullivan to testify before parliamentary committee, in personForensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has confirmed that he will testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday, according to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Speaking to the public broadcaster, Paul O’Sullivan said he would appear in person and that comprehensive…2:26 PM
- 2:12 PMSouth AfricaAd Hoc committee considers further extensionSouth Africa’s parliamentary Ad Hoc committee is expected to consider requesting yet another extension to its mandate when it meets in Cape Town, amid growing concerns about delays to its work. The Ad Hoc committee was established to investigate allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and…2:12 PM
- 1:53 PMSouth AfricaMorero links syndicates to hijacked buildings in JohannesburgJohannesburg’s executive mayor, Dada Morero, has said organised criminal syndicates are largely responsible for the city’s problem of hijacked buildings, adding that authorities are working with police and other partners to dismantle these networks. Speaking about conditions in the inner city…1:53 PM
- 10:54 AMSouth AfricaNkabinde enquiry to hear postponement bid over witness shortageEvidence leaders at the Nkabinde enquiry into the fitness of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke will on Monday apply for a postponement of proceedings due to the absence of additional witnesses. The application follows the conclusion on Friday of…10:54 AM
February 8, 2026
February 6, 2026
- 3:17 PMSouth AfricaParliament rejects claims Speaker Didiza shielded witnessesSouth Africa’s Parliament has rejected claims that Speaker Didiza acted to protect or shield two witnesses from appearing before an ad hoc parliamentary committee investigating corruption allegations. Political parties had accused National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza of blocking subpoenas for…3:17 PM
- 3:00 PMWorldEU orders TikTok to overhaul addictive designThe European Union has warned TikTok that key features of its addictive design breach EU law and must be changed to avoid heavy financial penalties. In a statement issued on Friday, the European Commission said the popular video-sharing app fails to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), the…3:00 PM
- 2:49 PMSouth AfricaYou can't cheat the system: SASSA halts grants paymentsThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has suspended payments to about 70,000 grant beneficiaries following a large-scale review aimed at verifying eligibility and preventing fraud. The move comes after the agency assessed roughly 240,000 recipients as part of a nationwide compliance…2:49 PM
- 2:38 PMSouth AfricaMatlala considers third bail bidThe Johannesburg High Court has heard that businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala may be preparing a third application for bail, as legal proceedings against him and five co-accused continue. Matlala appeared in court on Friday alongside his wife, Tsakane Matlala, and three other accused. The group…2:38 PM
February 5, 2026
February 4, 2026
- 8:00 AMSouth AfricaMadlanga: Police officer leaked confidential info to civiliansA member of Gauteng Organised Crime has been accused of sharing confidential police information with civilians, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard on Tuesday. The alleged leaks involved Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, a criminally accused tenderpreneur, as well as Steven Motsumi, owner of a private…8:00 AM
- 7:48 AMZimbabweSouth African Court Postpones Job Sikhala Terrorism Case to MayA South African court has postponed the trial of outspoken Zimbabwean politician Job Sikhala, who is facing terrorism charges, after prosecutors said they were still waiting for key fingerprint and DNA evidence. Sikhala and his co-accused, Alexander Thema, are expected to appear in court again on…7:48 AM
- 7:04 AMSouth AfricaGroenewald calls for inquiry into Western Cape prison corruptionCorrectional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has called for an independent commission of inquiry into alleged corruption and instability at prisons in the Western Cape. The minister made the announcement on Tuesday while briefing the parliamentary portfolio committee on correctional services…7:04 AM
- 6:42 AMZimbabweZimbabwean lady Queen Nadia TV in explicit content rowA Zimbabwean social media personality known as Queen Nadia TV has become the focus of intense public debate after amassing millions of followers on Facebook through highly suggestive but non-explicit videos. The content creator, who operates under the verified page name Queen Nadia TV, has seen…6:42 AM
- 4:38 AMCrimeGauteng shooting leaves six dead on R59 in MeyertonA Gauteng shooting on the R59 in Meyerton has left six people dead, police have confirmed. The incident, which unfolded on a busy stretch of road south of Johannesburg, prompted a large-scale response from emergency and law-enforcement services. Paramedics were called to the scene earlier in the…4:38 AM
February 3, 2026
February 1, 2026
- 8:58 AMSouth AfricaRamaphosa says Senzo Mchunu case is his burdenPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his decision not to take immediate action against suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu, saying the issue has become his “political burden to bear”. The president’s position was communicated by his spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, following criticism over…8:58 AM
- 8:14 AMSouth AfricaSouth Africa launches first HIV vaccine trialSouth Africa has launched its first human HIV vaccine trial, a significant step in a decades-long global effort to prevent one of the world’s most persistent public health challenges. Researchers say the trial marks a milestone for the country, which carries one of the highest burdens of HIV…8:14 AM
