Accused soldiers in murder of Hawks officer back in court

The Randburg Magistrates’ Court The Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg will today hear the bail application of 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members accused of killing Hawks Specialist Investigator, Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa. He was shot and killed while travelling on the N1 near Hammanskraal in August 2023. At the time of his death,…

Read More

ANC not using National Dialogue to capture people: Mbalula

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addresses the party’s Colloquium on Progressive Internationalism at Freedom Park in Pretoria on June 24, 2025. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has disputed accusations that the party is using the National Dialogue to try to retain power. Mbalula was speaking on the sidelines of the OR…

Read More

Mengo resisted but Judge Mbenenge persisted: Expert witness

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge listens as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal continues. WARNING: This report may contain information that might upset some readers and viewers. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge has heard that the complainant, Andiswa Mengo tried to resist the alleged advances, but…

Read More

Trump tells Fox News he has group of wealthy people to buy TikTok

US President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview broadcast on Sunday that he had found a buyer for the TikTok short-video app, which he described as a group of “very wealthy people” whose identities he will reveal in about two weeks. Trump made the remarks in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo” program. He said…

Read More

N Cape govt. establishes inquiry for traditional leadership disputes

Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul. The Northern Cape government has established a Commission of Inquiry to deal with traditional leadership disputes. Some communities in the province have been embroiled in chieftaincy disputes, prompting the establishment of the commission. The provincial Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs says it is confident that this…

Read More

Jean Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad after injury

[FILE IMAGE]: Springbok players line up before a match. Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad for the incoming series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday. Kleyn, who started the match with lock partner Lood de Jager, will return to…

Read More

Witness in Mbenenge probe highlights workplace power imbalances

Gender Equality Researcher, Lisa Vetten appears before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating a complaint lodged against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge in Sandton, Johannesburg on June 30, 2025. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has heard how power imbalances in the workplace create difficulties and…

Read More