Container ships seen at Durban Harbour The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) says it is closely observing the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global shipping routes. SAMSA CEO, Dennis Mqadi, says they are equipped to support all vessels choosing to navigate past South Africa’s coastline. This as they anticipate…
File Image: Fishing South Africa has intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its territorial waters, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. Police and fisheries control officers placed the vessels, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, under guard at the Port of Cape Town. Authorities charged the masters of…
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi briefs media on the organisation’s strategic priorities, 12 March 2026. Newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi says the Justice Department is seeking the amendment of legislation to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. This follows the killing of some witnesses and whistleblowers,…
National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi The newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi has emphasised the need to strengthen the Protected Disclosure Act to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. This follows the recent killings of witnesses and whistleblowers linked to matters before the Madlanga Commission sitting in Pretoria. Advocate Mothibi says…
Suspended SAPS Head of Organised Crime Richard Shibiri. The Madlanga Commission in Pretoria has revealed that there was no transaction for the purchase of alcohol from the credit card of suspended Major-General Richard Shibiri. Shibiri previously testified that he used his bank account to purchase alcohol worth R17 000 for his thanksgiving ceremony. Evidence before…
Parliament Ad Hoc Committee Chairperson Soviet Lekganyane. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has walked out of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee meeting in Cape Town. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach questioned the evidence of Kishene Chetty who is a member of the…
FIFA logo outside the organisation’s headquarters. FIFA has slashed more than $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, The Athletic reported. In its annual report in 2024, FIFA’s projected budget for the 2023-26 cycle included $1.12 billion for operational expenses out of a total budget of $3.756 billion….
Flysafair plane takes off at an airport. Domestic airline FlySafair has announced that it will introduce a temporary fuel surcharge on ticket prices as oil prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. The surcharge will come into effect on Wednesday and will apply only to flights departing on or before the 12…
Colleagues and friends gather at COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service. Former African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson Smuts Ngonyama says the late Congress of People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota understood the importance of democracy in South Africa. Ambassador Ngonyama who is also the COPE co-founder says he will remember Lekota for his unwavering commitment to…
A soccer field stands empty at Kino Sports Complex, where the Iranian men’s soccer team is scheduled to practice for the FIFA World Cup, in Tucson, Arizona, U.S., March 4, 2026. Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…
