Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says Marius van der Merwe (Witness D) was offered witness protection, but he declined. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry witness was shot dead in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, on Friday night. His identity was erroneously revealed, including the failure to disguise his voice during his testimony a…
COSATU members The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) marks 40 years of existence and will use its anniversary to assert relevance amongst the working class. Founded in December 1985, COSATU sought to fight for the rights of workers during the apartheid regime by mobilising workers through national stayaways, strikes and community campaigns. …
South Africa’s Education regulator, Umalusi, has confirmed the 2025 matric results will be released on the 12th of January 2026. Umalusi, together with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations & Council on Higher Education, held a media briefing in Pretoria on Friday. UMalusi says marking and verification processes…
FILE| A miner working underground. The Minerals Council South Africa and the Ferro Alloy Producers Association (FAPA) have rejected the introduction of a chrome ore export tax, saying electricity prices need to come down to save the industry. Industry players argue that the cost of power is the real cause of the sector’s decline, not…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 05 Dec 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has testified that President Cyril Ramaphosa “noted” his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Mchunu says that he met with President Ramaphosa in January to inform him about the disbandment of the PKTT. President Ramaphosa called…
Helping Hands’ Assistant Social Worker raises awareness regarding GBV at Helen Joseph Hospital In Johannesburg. Non-Governmental Organisation, Helping Hands, says there are only two shelters that cater for men facing gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, one in Limpopo and the other in the Western Cape. The comments come as the country is marking 16 Days…
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has acknowledged the contribution of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, to uncovering criminality in the City of Ekurhuleni. Van der Merwe was gunned down outside his home in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, on Friday night. The commission has extended its condolences to the Van der…
Secretary of the ANC in the Greater Johannesburg region, Sasabona Manganye The newly elected secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Greater Johannesburg region, Sasabona Manganye, who has been elected for a second term, has rejected the notion of two centres of power. Manganye says the former regional chairperson and current Johannesburg Mayor…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 05 Dec 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied receiving money from attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. North-West businessman Brown Mogotsi allegedly solicited money from Matlala, saying that it was for guests attending an African National Congress function. Mchunu, who is on a leave of…
A classroom with school furniture. The Western Cape Education Department says it is studying the High Court’s landmark ruling on its learner admission policy. Equal Education approached the Western Cape High Court in April. This is an effort to declare the department’s failure to plan for and timeously place late applicant learners in schools unconstitutional and…
