Politics
Julius Malema Granted Leave To Appeal Five-Year Firearm Conviction And Sentence
The EFF leader can now challenge both his conviction and effective five-year prison term over the 2018 Mdantsane firearm incident.
Ramaphosa Condemns Mass Shootings: "We Cannot Be A Country Where People Just Pick Up Guns"
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger action against violent crime following deadly shootings in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
MK Party Calls On Ramaphosa To Lift Fannie Masemola Suspension After Charges Withdrawn
The MK party says President Cyril Ramaphosa should restore Fannie Masemola as national police commissioner after the criminal charges against him were formally withdrawn.
Senzo Mchunu To Break Silence After Second Police Raid On KZN Family Home
The police minister has been a central figure in the broader parliamentary and commission inquiries into alleged political interference, corruption and criminal infiltration within law-enforcement structures.
ANC Takes Aim At Masemola Over Mchunu’s Crime Intelligence Directive
The ANC has criticised suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola for failing to challenge what the party described as an unlawful directive from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu concerning Crime Intelligence appointments.
Bafana Sindane Calls In Sick As Urgent Court Bid Threatens To Delay Madlanga Commission Testimony
Taxi boss Bafana “King of the Sky” Sindane has delayed his appearance before the Madlanga Commission after his lawyers submitted a medical certificate, as he simultaneously challenges the commission’s subpoena and use of cellphone evidence.
AfriForum Confirms Charges Against Mbalula Over Bergview Principal Rape Claims
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is set to face prosecution for crimen injuria after AfriForum challenged his alleged public accusations against former Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse.
DA Offers R500,000 Reward As Ninth Woman Is Found Dead In Ekurhuleni
The DA has offered R500,000 for information linked to the Ekurhuleni women’s deaths, but police say rewards must follow an established law-enforcement process.
Madlanga Commission Turns One: 110 Witnesses, 26,000 Pages And Major Fallout
The inquiry has spent 174 hearing days examining allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system.
R58 Million Ekurhuleni Land Fraud Scandal: 208 Municipal Stands Allegedly Stolen
An SIU investigation has uncovered the alleged unlawful transfer of 208 Villa Liza stands, with forged documents and a deceased person allegedly used in the scheme.
Ramaphosa And Mashatile Both Step Back From Official Duties Amid Health Issues
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to rest after returning from India, while Deputy President Paul Mashatile continues recovering from a minor medical procedure.
ANC Loses Electoral Court Bid Over 181 Candidates Ahead Of Local Government Elections
The ANC says it will appeal after the Electoral Court dismissed its challenge against the IEC’s decision to exclude 181 candidates from the November 4 elections.
MK Party Calls On Judge Makamu To Step Aside Amid Judicial Misconduct Tribunal
The party wants Gauteng High Court Judge Mudunwazi Samuel Makamu to voluntarily step aside while a tribunal examines allegations made by businessman and attorney Bouwe Wiersma.
ANC Candidate List Errors Hit eThekwini And Ray Nkonyeni Ahead Of Elections
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says technical errors affected a small number of candidate listings in eThekwini and Ray Nkonyeni ahead of the November polls.
Fannie Masemola Allegedly Targeted In Matlala Probe Despite No Evidence, Madlanga Commission Hears
“It was clear, at least to me, that General Masemola was a target and the rules would be broken to catch him by any means necessary. All the instructions given by Advocate Johnson on that day did not sit well with me.”
Madlanga Rebukes Fadiel Adams Over Delayed Statement: ‘Take The Commission Seriously’
“It seems to me that you are not taking this commission seriously,” Madlanga said.
Fadiel Adams Suspended From Parliament Amid Section 89 Impeachment Inquiry
No further details about the suspension were provided during the meeting.
Ekurhuleni Council Backs Dismissal Of Two Senior Managers Implicated At Madlanga Commission
Behari and Gxasheka were previously placed on precautionary suspension following testimony before the Madlanga Commission.
ANC Women's League Distances Itself From Phophi Ramathuba's 'Ben 10' Remarks, Plans Engagement
"I know ourselves as women. I'm also a woman. The day I was appointed MEC, one of my brothers warned me about this. People will suddenly tell you how beautiful you are," she said.
Madlanga Commission Examines Legal Basis Of PFMA Charges Against Fannie Masemola
Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson defends the decision to charge the suspended national police commissioner over the R360 million SAPS Health Services tender.
National Treasury To Release R7.1 Billion Withheld Municipal Equitable Share To Safeguard Basic Services
Funding previously withheld from struggling municipalities will now be paid out as government seeks to protect service delivery while continuing to enforce financial accountability.
ANC Praises EThekwini Municipality Financial Recovery As Mayor Cyril Xaba Earns Recognition
Fikile Mbalula says eThekwini's financial position has improved, defends National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, and confirms mayoral candidates will be announced ahead of local elections.
Coordinated Attack On Mkhwanazi And Khumalo Appears Plausible, Madlanga Commission Told By Johnson
Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson says it is reasonable to conclude there appeared to have been a coordinated campaign against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Crime Intelligence chief Dumisani Khumalo.
Court Postpones DA's Urgent Tshwane Suspension Challenge Until Wednesday
High Court in Pretoria delays hearing on the Democratic Alliance's bid to overturn council resolutions involving Tshwane's city manager and chief financial
South Africa And Nigeria Strengthen Migration And Security Cooperation After High-Level Abuja Talks
Ronald Lamola delivers President Cyril Ramaphosa’s message to Bola Tinubu as both nations reaffirm commitments to tackling crime, migration challenges and regional security.
All Eyes On Ramaphosa As Decision Looms Over Judge President Selby Mbenenge's Future
Research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezile Benjamin, said the recommendation for suspension does not interfere with Mbenenge's ongoing legal applications.
JSC Recommends Suspension Of Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge To Ramaphosa
Mbenenge opposed the recommendation, arguing that he is already on special leave granted by the Chief Justice and is therefore not performing any judicial duties.
MK Party Demands Ramaphosa Testify In Person At Impeachment Inquiry
Hlophe made the remarks on Wednesday as the committee met to consider its draft terms of reference and the appointment of an evidence leader.
Presidency Rejects WHO Xenophobia Claims Over Migrant Deaths In South Africa
Sisisi Tolashe Advisor Suspended Over Alleged CV Fraud Scandal
France Disinvites South Africa From G7 Summit After US Pressure
US Jumps Into SA’s ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel In High-Stakes Global Legal Clash
Ramaphosa Says South Africa Ready To Mediate In Middle East Conflict
Trump Blasts UK’s PM Starmer Over Iran War Snub As ‘Special Relationship’ Faces Strain
MPs Urge Ramaphosa To Declare Youth Unemployment A National Emergency After SONA Debate
Trump Doubles Down Once More On ‘White Genocide’ Claims In South Africa
US Sounds Alarm: Claims SA Military Shipment To China Threatens American National Security
Ramaphosa On Venezuela Shock: “We Are Not Worried About US invasion Of South Africa”
Hlabisa Struggles To Finalise Local Government Election Date As All Proposed Months Pose Challenges
Cyril Ramaphosa Elected Interim SADC Chairperson Amid Madagascar Political Turmoil
Malusi Gigaba Off The Hook (For Now): IDAC Confirms No Arrest In Transnet Probe
South Africa Condemns US Refugee Policy Favouring White Afrikaners
Ramaphosa Confident Of Reaching Better US Tariff Deal “Soon” After Talks Advance
ZANU-PF Pushes To Extend President Mnangagwa’s Term To 2030 Amid Legal Backlash
Ramaphosa Strengthens South Africa–Ireland Trade Relations During Official Visit
Ramaphosa Calls For UN Security Council Reforms At General Assembly
SABC Pulls Juliet Newell Off Air After Gaza-Holocaust Interview Sparks Backlash
Trump Threatens G20 Boycott Over Alleged ‘White Genocide’ In South Africa
ANC Rising Tensions, Threatening Stability: 5 Key Issues
