Deployed soldiers arrive in Riverlea amid gang violence crackdown
The military will be deployed in areas riddled by gang violence and illegal mining activities…
AmaZulu FC’s long-standing supporter ‘Usuthu Queen’ dies
AmaZulu Football Club long standing supporter, Luyanda Mbuyazi AmaZulu Football Club long-standing supporter has passed away, Luyanda Mbuyazi, who was well known as “Usuthu Queen” to South African football lovers, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a short illness. Usuthu Queen made it into the hearts of football fans through her unwavering support for…
Ad Hoc Committee hears of Vuma’s early retirement offer
Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services, Francinah Vuma appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services, Francinah Vuma, has told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that she was offered an early retirement deal, on condition that she remained silent about her disputes with National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola….
Deployed soldiers arrive in Riverlea amid gang violence crackdown
The military will be deployed in areas riddled by gang violence and illegal mining activities The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers have arrived in Riverlea, Johannesburg, on Wednesday. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State of the Nation Address last month that the military would be deployed to areas affected by…
Ngcuka decries lack of progress on TRC cases during NPA tenure
Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Bulelani Ngcuka. Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Bulelani Ngcuka, has urged the TRC Cases Inquiry to consider the context under which the NPA was operating during the course of his tenure between 1998 and July 2004. He was responding to questions put to him about failed…
Sixth farm tests positive for Foot and Mouth in Mossel Bay
Livestock vaccinated for Foot and Mouth. A sixth farm in the Mossel Bay area in the Western Cape has now tested positive for Foot and Mouth disease. The farm is located just outside of the current 10 kilometre quarantine zone. Head Of Disaster Management, Gerhard Otto, says the strict movement control of livestock remains in…
Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG: Sources
Qatar Energy Shell, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas trader, has declared force majeure on LNG cargoes it buys from QatarEnergy and sells to its clients worldwide, three sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Qatar, the world’s second-largest exporter of LNG, announced a production halt at its 77 million tons per annum (mtpa) facility last week…
Shibiri says he found out about ‘Cat’ Matlala’s home raid through Madlanga Commission
Suspended SAPS head of organised Crime, General Richard Shibiri testifying before the Commission. Suspended organised crime head General Richard Shibiri has testified that he learned about the raid at Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s premises through the Madlanga Commission that is sitting in Pretoria. Matlala’s premises were raided in December 2024. Evidence before the Commission shows that General Shibiri was in…
Didiza, George to lay criminal complaint against O’Sullivan
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Secretary to Parliament Xolile George will lay a criminal complaint against private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan. The complaint relates to his walkout when he appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee two weeks ago. At the time of the walkout, he…
Vuma details Masemola’s post-suspension raid at Committee hearing
Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services Francinah Vuma is giving evidence before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system on March 11, 2026. Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services Francinah Vuma says National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola raided her office…
Vuma says she invoked Protected Disclosures Act during SAPS probe
Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services, Francinah Vuma testifies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services Francinah Vuma says she invoked the Protected Disclosures Act for her protection during the investigation of wrongdoings in high profile cases within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Vuma says in…
