Linda Gxasheka testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 26 February 2026. Suspended Ekurhuleni Human Resources head Linda Gxasheka has continued to testify after the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry ordered her to do so. It rejected Gxasheka’s counsel’s request for a postponement. Gxasheka’s attorney, Emmah Magula, argued they were not able to continue because they received the…
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen briefs the media on Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine rollout in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Livestream| Steenhuisen media briefing on FMD vaccine rollout in KZN:
A placard advocating for an end to sexual violence. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT A 39-year-old stepfather has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his stepdaughter over a period of 13-years. The Prieska Regional Court in the Northern Cape heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three. The court also heard that the girl fell pregnant a few times as…
Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has been forced to withdraw and apologise for comments he made before the Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town. The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Phahlane accused the committee’s evidence leader…
An ActionSA flag is seen on the image above. The ActionSA in Ekurhuleni says it plans to write to Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa soon to ask him to look at the possibility of placing the city under administration. This comes after Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza reshuffled his cabinet. He is facing…
EFF Deputy Secretary-General Leigh-Ann Mathys opens a case against Paul O’Sullivan at the Cape Town Police Station on February 27, 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has laid a criminal charge against private investigator Paul O’ Sullivan. This follows his conduct during the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee’s hearings on Thursday. O’Sullivan walked out before completing…
Accused number two in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial , Bongani Ntanzi seen appearing in court. Accused two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, is expected back in the hot seat as the state continues probing his alleged involvement in the murder of the soccer captain. Ntanzi has been under cross-examination at the High Court…
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli delivers his state of the province address at the KZN legislature in Pietermaritzburg. Livestream:
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. Livestream| Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial, 27 February 2026:
City of Joburg Council Chambers The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg says it hopes that the newly created position of the Deputy Mayor and the Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee portfolio will be merged to avoid duplication of power. The party says the duplication of roles would drain the city of millions in public…
