President Cyril Ramaphosa. Retired Constitutional Court Justice Johann Kriegler has weighed in on the commission of inquiry announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Kriegler believes that commissions of inquiry are often used as a political tool by the head of state to decide whether or not to prosecute….
Uber e-hailing service users in Johannesburg should organise alternative transport as drivers plan a shutdown on Tuesday. The drivers are expected to gather in Kramerville before marching to the e-hailing company’s headquarters in Parktown. They say they are unhappy about issues including changes to Uber’s commission percentages and unprofitable fares. Driver Awelani Mashete says they…
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as acting Minister of Police with immediate effect. Minister Mantashe will serve in this capacity until Professor Firoz Cachalia assumes the position of acting Minister of Police from 1 August 2025. Presidency Spokesperson Vincent…
A power meter City Power says it has resumed its meter auditing programme to identify approximately 140 000 offline meters within the city. The Johannesburg power utility says this initiative will also help correct billing inaccuracies and fix faulty meters to ensure that customers are able to purchase electricity. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena says…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu delivers the 2024 third quarter crime stats. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on a leave of absence by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has not yet met with the party’s integrity committee. Mbalula’s comments come amid media reports that Mchunu has already presented himself to…
The 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was found undressed on the staircase of his complex where he lived. The Gauteng Education Department says there’s some truth to allegations that 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek had previously reported abuse to his school before his death. Today, the department dispatched officials to Royal College in Florida west of Johannesburg to establish…
The 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was found undressed on the staircase of his complex where he lived. The Gauteng Education Department says there’s some truth to allegations that 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek had previously reported abuse to his school before his death. Today, the department dispatched officials to Royal College in Florida west of Johannesburg to establish…
Junior Boks team for the World Rugby U20s semi-final against Argentina in Italy. South Africa recorded a 48-24 victory over Argentina in Viadana, Italy, last night to advance to their first World Rugby Under-20 Championship final in 11 years. The Junior Springboks, who last won the event in 2012, will play old foes New Zealand…
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo presents 2024 Elections Report to Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee on July 15, 2025. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says they faced an unprecedented number of challenges during last year’s general elections. Mamabolo highlights disinformation on social media as a major concern, stressing the need for ongoing…
Protestors attend march in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in Durban on July 15, 2025. Organisers of the #HandsOffMkhwanazi march in Durban are demanding the protection of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. They also say they reject President Cyril Ramaphosa’s establishment of the judicial commission of inquiry to probe his implication of senior police…
