Southern Africa

Police Minister Mchunu says he is ready to tell his side on corruption allegations

Mchunu Ready to Defend Against KZN Police Claims

South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, recently placed on special leave, has expressed his readiness to present his side of the story before a Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating serious corruption allegations against him. The claims, raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant
July 18, 2025
Operation Dudula protests

SERI says Operation Dudula’s anger is misdirected

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) has condemned Operation Dudula, describing its protest outside SERI’s Braamfontein offices as misdirected. On Thursday, Operation Dudula protested, accusing SERI of shielding undocumented migrants. The demonstration faced opposition from a counter-protest by Abahlali Basemjondolo, who supported SERI.
July 18, 2025
Mpumalangas most creative conman McGyver arrested

Mpumalanga’s Most Creative Conman, MacGyver, Arrested

A 42-year-old man, known as Skhothane MacGyver, has been arrested in Mpumalanga, South Africa, for bribing traffic officers with counterfeit R200 notes. The six-month scheme reportedly cost the province nearly R200 million in lost integrity, fuel, and public confidence, authorities say. The
July 17, 2025
A massive R168 million project to build a new school for 170 blind learners has stalled

Rivoni School for the Blind Faces Delays

The construction of a new R168-million facility for the Rivoni School for the Blind in Njakanjaka village, Limpopo, has been plagued by delays, leaving visually impaired learners in dilapidated conditions. Initially slated for completion in June 2024, the project remains incomplete, with
July 17, 2025
A FlySafair aircraft

FlySafair Faces Strike as Pilots Wage Talks Fail

FlySafair customers may need to arrange alternative travel plans for the coming week as wage negotiations between the airline and the trade union Solidarity have reached a deadlock. The low-cost carrier, South Africa’s largest domestic airline, confirmed that talks with pilots, represented
July 17, 2025
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