O’Sullivan denies links to State Security

Private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, a witness before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that is looking into concerns of national security, has denied that he has ever been involved in South Africa’s state security machinery. O’Sullivan has assured Members of Parliament that, despite having a British passport…

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E Cape farmers under pressure as foot-and-mouth disease resurfaces

Eastern Cape farmer’s livestock seen as the province faces the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Farmers in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape are once again under pressure following a renewed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. This marks a second flare-up in less than a year. The outbreak has raised fresh concerns about livestock health, movement restrictions and mounting…

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No progress made towards tackling corruption in SA: Report

A protester holds a placard during a march against corruption. Anti-corruption movement, Transparency International, says South Africa has made no progress in combating corruption in the past three years. The movement’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, which was released today, found worsening corruption and a decline in leadership globally, with South Africa stagnating with a score…

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Ndwedwe residents call for rural safety ahead of SONA

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall. The community of Ndwedwe, north of Durban, is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritise the safety of rural communities amid concerns over escalating crime. As Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his State of the Nation Address…

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