Public Protector 'dropped the ball' in closing " dodgy" land deal case

Nicola Daniels|Published

Public Protector faces backlash for closing investigation into a controversial land deal worth over R64 million, with MPL Brett Herron alleging a lack of communication ...

'Liar, Liar'... Brown turns red at Madlanga inquiry

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Commission chairperson, retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga expressed concerns about Mogotsi's testimony, highlighting his apparent disregard for the oath he took, ...

Cyril's GBV declaration falls short of urgency, says anti-GBVF group

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a move appearing to be in anticipation of Friday’s National Shutdown, Ramaphosa declared gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) both a national and global ...

US now eyes G20 Summit participation

AFP and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

" We have received notice from the United States, a notice which we are still in discussions with them about, about a change of mind about participating in one shape, ...

Ex-Ipid boss, forensic investigator implicated in plot to oust former top cop

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Cedrick Nkabinde, chief of staff for suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, reveals a shocking plot to prevent former police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane from ...

How 'Cat' Matlala's firm scored multi-million rand SAPS tender despite being flagged

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Molefe Fani, head of supply chain management at SAPS, faces scrutiny as he testifies about the controversial R360 million contract awarded to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's ...

Batohi reveals attempts to influence NPA's work

Zelda Venter|Published

Shamila Batohi, the National Director of Public Prosecutions, discusses the challenges faced by prosecutors in South Africa and the influence of external factors ...

Ramaphosa accuses 'bullying' US of pushing narrow agenda

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

" It cannot be that a country’s geographical location or income level or army determines who has a voice, and who is spoken down to," said president Cyril Ramaphosa. ...

G20 billionaires could end world poverty in one year's earnings: Oxfam

AFP|Published

G20 billionaires earned $2.2 trillion last year – $1.65 trillion would lift 3.8 billion people out of poverty, reports Oxfam. As South Africa hosts the G20 summit, ...

Zurenah Smit accused of “tactical delay” as medical evidence contradicts illness claims

Chevon Booysen|Published

Just hours after being discharged from Victoria Hospital and declared medically fit to stand trial, Smit secured a sick note from a separate GP claiming hypertension ...

'No more hashtags. No more vigils. We need action'

Kim Swartz|Published

Ahead of Friday’s nationwide shutdown, Women For Change (WFC) is demanding urgent action, accountability, and proper implementation of existing laws to end gender-based ...

Court halts release of results in 2022 Matric cheating scandal

Zelda Venter|Published

The Mpumalanga High Court has ruled in favour of the Department of Basic Education, allowing the withholding of matric results from learners implicated in a cheating ...

UCT Prof confirms, 3I/ATLAS is “acting like a comet and not something unusual”

Staff Reporter|Published

Local experts confirm that 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, behaves like a comet, dispelling theories of artificial origins. Discover how South Africa's MeerKAT ...

Singapore seizes record rhino horn haul from South Africa

AFP|Published

Disguised as " furniture fittings", the stash was found after a cargo handler " detected a strong odour" coming from a package.

NPA boss accuses suspended Director of Public Prosecutions of political motives

Zelda Venter|Published

Shamila Batohi, head of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, shares her insights during the Nkabinde Inquiry into Andrew Chauke's fitness for office, emphasising ...

NSPCA can now photograph, film, document animal conditions on export ships

Nicola Daniels|Published

The animal rights group successfully appealed an earlier judgment due to its “limited nature”, in that only four officers out of ten, " together with the South African ...

South Africa rejects US opposition to G20 summit declaration

AFP|Published

South Africa will not be bullied, says foreign ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri.

Top cop rallies officers ahead of G20 leaders Summit

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola inspected security forces at FNB Stadium, declaring South Africa's ...

Mchunu wanted Mogotsi present in meeting on Stilfontein mining tragedy - Chief of Staff

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Cedrick Nkabinde, chief of staff to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, reveals his only encounter with controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi.