Tembisa Hospital. A member of the Hawks, Papie Tsie, and a Tembisa Hospital official, Zacharia Chisele, are expected to apply for bail in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. They are facing corruption charges. Tsie and Chisele allegedly attempted to bribe a Hawks officer who is part of a team that is investigating corruption allegations…
File Image | Minibus taxis at a road block. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) says it is ramping up its Hlokomela campaign to protect commuters this festive season. The programme runs until January 13th 2026, and includes roadworthiness checks, safety activations, and engagements with taxi operators across the country. Santaco will be active…
Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi. Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has testified that an internal audit report cleared the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s (EMPD) Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi. This is despite an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report, which recommended that Mkhwanazi, who has been suspended, must be charged and disciplined in…
FILE | Former president Jacob Zuma in court. The High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in former president Jacob Zuma’s application to appeal a ruling that ordered him to repay R 28.9 million in state-funded legal fees. Zuma’s legal team told the court that the payments were authorised by state officials at the time…
FILE | Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP Lucky Montana. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has confirmed the resignation of Lucky Montana as one of its members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly. His exit comes shortly after the resignation of fellow MKP MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. In a statement, the party says while it…
AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel speaking at a briefing. Lobby group AfriForum has denied allegations that it is spreading disinformation that government is committing genocide against Afrikaners in South Africa. This, after President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned what he called a disinformation campaign that was impacting South Africa’s relations with the United States. Ramaphosa said the false information…
The National Health Department says its efforts to track those who have tested positive for HIV and those who have stopped taking medication have started to show positive results. This, as South Africa joins other countries in commemorating World Aids Day today. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is leading the national event at the Masemola Stadium in…
SACP supporters The political implications of the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) decision to contest the 2026 local elections independently have topped the agenda of the Special African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Boksburg East of Johannesburg. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of their one-day meeting, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says they…
World Aids Day 1st December. World AIDS Day, observed every December 1st, serves as a moment to emphasise the importance of ongoing support for people living with HIV, to raise awareness about the full range of HIV prevention options, and to honour those who have lost their lives to HIV-related illnesses. The infographic below highlights…
Rain on a car windscreen The South African Weather Service has urged the public to take weather warnings seriously, as they play a critical role in reducing the risk of injury, loss of life or property damage. This after severe thunderstorms left a trail of damage across Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, after a level 4 warning…
