Matlala defence to file another bail application with new evidence
Matlala together with his co-accused appeared in court today. Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s defence…
SAPS members implicated at Madlanga Commission issued with notices: Masemola
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefs media on 06 February 2026. Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says they have identified South African Police Service (SAPS) members who have been implicated at the Madlanga Commission and have issued them with notices of investigations into their alleged misconduct. Masemola earlier announced the establishment of a special task team…
Matlala defence to file another bail application with new evidence
Matlala together with his co-accused appeared in court today. Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s defence has told the High Court in Johannesburg, that they intend on making another application for bail based on new facts. Matlala, together with his co-accused, appeared in court on Friday where their case was postponed to Thursday next week. Matlala…
Masemola announces task team to probe SAPS members implicated at Madlanga Commission
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefs media on 06 February 2026. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has announced the establishment of a new task team that will investigate South African Police Service (SAPS) members implicated at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The establishment of the team follows a directive from the Presidency, prompted by the…
Request for part of SABC funding report not to be made public
SABC building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has requested Parliament not to disclose the other part of the report on the proposed new funding model for the SABC to the public. The department and the private company, BMIT Knowledge Group Pty Ltd, have requested that progress made on developing…
MK Party announces establishment of presidential task team
MK Party President , Jacob Zuma The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has announced the establishment of a presidential task team as the country prepares for the local government elections. The team will work closely with the office of MKP leader Jacob Zuma. Briefing the media in Umhlanga in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma said the party’s significant growth informed…
Case opened after Mpumalanga learner accidentally killed by scholar bus
A school bus A case of culpable homicide has been opened with Mpumalanga police following the tragic death of a five-year-old learner from Thanda Primary School in Emjejane, Nkomazi. The Grade R learner was apparently run over by a scholar transport bus Thursday afternoon. According to the provincial Department of Education, learners were preparing to…
Ladysmith, Ulundi temperature to reach close to 40°C: SAWS
A picture illustrating the sun, thermometer to demonstrate hot temperatures or heatwave. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the excessive heat currently being experienced in KwaZulu-Natal could be attributed to climate change. The Weather Service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province. Forecaster Ayanda Nsele says while the…
Ramaphosa welcomes SA inclusion in AGOA renewal
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at the Afreximbank signing ceremony at the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg on 04 February 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed South Africa’s inclusion in the renewed African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) after it was signed into law by United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday. AGOA, which allows eligible sub-Saharan countries to…
Lesufi optimistic over R2 billion investment at Vaal malt facility
Construction is under way at the Heineken Soufflet Malt facility in the Vaal Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says he is optimistic over a R2 billion investment in Sedibeng in the Vaal. He says the new Heineken Soufflet Malt facility marks a long-term commitment to strengthening the country’s brewing and farming communities. The facility is expected to create…
Matjeng says Matlala’s lost R360m SAPS deal saddened her
Brigadier Rachel Matjeng. Brigadier Rachel Matjeng has told the Madlanga Commission that she was sad when attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala lost his R360 million contract to provide medical and wellness services to the SAPS. The Medicare24 contract was cancelled last year following allegations of tender irregularities and corruption. Matjeng says the cancellation of…
