Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee sitting. The Executive Director for Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) Lawson Naidoo says Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system is not functioning as it should, because of political interests. Naidoo says he is concerned…
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says some of its parts including the Skukuza Camp are operating partially. This after recent heavy rains which caused severe floods damaged several camps, roads and bridges in the park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. SANParks CEO, Hapiloe Sello, says they need millions of rand to repair the damaged infrastructure….
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona gives testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on January 27, 2026. KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona has told the Madlanga Commission that the allegations made by Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo and Witness X are nothing but baseless. General Senona adds that the accusations that…
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona gives testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on January 27, 2026. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has ruled that KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona must make himself available until he completes his testimony. The committee’s chairperson, retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, made the ruling in Pretoria. This comes…
Offices of Mafube Local Municipality. Workers at Mafube Local Municipality in the Free State are calling for national government to take over the administration of the municipality. Municipal workers affiliated to South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and Independent Municipal & Allied Trade Union (IMATU) have again downed tools over unpaid salaries, and non-payment of…
A spent bullet casing in focus, with a blurred forensic number 1 tag behind Eastern Cape Police have discovered three bodies of males with gunshot wounds at Tholeni Location outside Butterworth. Police Spokesperson Siphokazi Mawisa says the bodies of the three men, aged between 35 and 44-years old, were found by a community member. Mawisa says the…
A police van seen outside a parking lot. Gauteng police are investigating the death of a 50-year-old man found in a Sandton hotel room in Johannesburg. An inquest docket has been opened and the circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown. Provincial spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, “The cause of death is unknown at this stage pending…
Damage at Paarl Hospital after fire The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness says the Outpatient Department at Paarl Provincial hospital has sustained extensive damage during a fire. Maternity patients have been evacuated to nearby facilities. A small section of the hospital was affected. Provincial Health Minister Mireille Wenger says early indications are that…
The 29-year-old American Scottie Scheffler. World number one, Scottie Scheffler, has started the 2026 season where he left off in 2025. The 29-year-old American won the American Express Tournament at La Quinta, California, for a 20th career title on the PGA Tour. He’s only the third player to reach this milestone before the age of…
Bonginkosi Khanyile in the dock. Unrest instigator accused Bonginkosi Khanyile has told the Durban regional court that it wasn’t unusual for him to send messages to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma. Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence and also for contravening COVID-19 regulations. He was being cross-examined about messages and videos he shared with Zuma-Sambudla on the…
