MPs accuse Angie Motshekga of defying Defence Committee
File: Defence Minister Angie Motshekga briefing the media Some members of the Joint Standing Committee…
Ramaphosa to speak at “homegoing celebration of life” event for Rev. Jackson in US
File | Rev. Jesse Jackson and President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa departs South Africa on Thursday night to attend the “homegoing celebration of life” for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on Saturday. Ramaphosa is expected to speak at the event at the request of the Jackson family. Confirmed: President Cyril Ramaphosa will…
Some Ad Hoc Committee members reject O’Sullivan’s apology
The Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the country’s criminal justice system under way at Parliament in Cape Town. Some members of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns of national security rejected the apology of the private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, for walking out of the committee last…
ANC in Limpopo welcomes Ramathuba’s SOPA
Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba arriving at Jack Botes Hall. The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has welcomed the State of the Province Address (SOPA) by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba. ANC Provincial Secretary Reuben Madadzhe says the provincial government has demonstrated accountability, with several projects that were promised in last year’s address now nearing completion….
MPs accuse Angie Motshekga of defying Defence Committee
File: Defence Minister Angie Motshekga briefing the media Some members of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence have accused Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga of defiance. This comes after she failed to pitch for a meeting on the readiness of the South African National Defence Force to be deployed to assist the police…
Lekota family awaits presidency to finalise funeral category
Former COPE leader and Free State premier, Mosiuoa Lekota The family of the late former Congress of the People (COPE) leader and Free State premier, Mosiuoa Lekota, says they are expecting delegates from the president’s office to finalise the category of funeral service to be given to the fallen struggle stalwart. COPE leader, Teboho Loate,…
Nehawu protests against state of North West healthcare facilities
FILE | A maternity room in a hospital. Members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) in North West took to the streets of Mahikeng to protest against the poor state of healthcare facilities. This after visiting different provincial institutions where they found amongst others, dilapidated infrastructure and lack of equipment. The…
HPCSA warns doctors over deceitful medical certificates
File: Doctor with a stethoscope. The Health Professions Council of South Africa, says doctors who issue deceitful or untruthful medical certificates will be dealt with harshly. This comes after Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga’s warning to witnesses who submit what he called “useless” medical certificates to avoid appearing before the Madlanga Commission. The commission probing political interference…
Death threats against Sulliman Carrim raised at Madlanga Commission
File: Suliman Carrim appearing before the Madlanga Commission North West businessman Sulliman Carrim’s lawyer, Advocate Kameel Premhid, has told the Madlanga Commission that his client has received death threats even before testifying. The Commission is hearing an application for Carrim’s evidence to be heard in-camera. Carrim previously approached the High Court to interdict his appearance…
Thundershowers expected in Gauteng this weekend: SAWS
Rainfall in an area The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says residents in Gauteng should prepare for cloudy conditions with widespread showers and thundershowers on Friday, 06 March 2026, with an 80% chance of rain across the province. SAWS senior forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says the wet weather is expected to continue into the weekend, although the…
Government welcomes Vincent Smith’s sentence
[FILE IMAGE]: Former ANC MP Vincent Smith in court. Government has welcomed the seven-year prison sentence handed down to former ANC MP Vincent Smith. The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Smith following its verdict on charges of fraud and corruption, linked to receiving kickbacks from facilities management company, BOSASA. Smith pleaded guilty to charges including contravention…
