Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli Government has attributed the growing tourism numbers in the country to its implementation of structural reforms. It says the reforms include investment in the rail and ports system which has led to an improvement in the movement of goods and people. Government also says the aim of the…
Adv Matthew Chaskalson is leading Witness F’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on February 3, 2026. Witness F has testified that he did not introduce suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The Madlanga Commission is exhibiting chats between Witness F and Matlala. This follows…
FILE | The accused, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph and her brother Ndilinasho Joseph, who are linked to the theft of $580,000 USD at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm Accused number one in the Phala Phala farm theft trial has received funds amounting to R9 million between the 3rd and the 31st of May 2020. This is…
Closed water taps. Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says work is under way to build four more reservoirs to increase water supply capacity in Midrand and surrounding areas. Frustrated residents in the area have been living with dry taps since Saturday. Rand Water has identified a major leak at its Klipfontein Reservoir that supplies water…
A JMPD roadblock The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is clamping down on lawlessness and non-compliance on the roads within the province. In January, they ran a stop-and-search operations on key routes including the City of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Tshwane, focusing on public and scholar transport hotspots. They impounded…
Image of scholar transport. The Free State Department of Education has introduced an electronic survey system to monitor learner transport operators across the province. The system allows school principals to submit weekly reports on punctuality, vehicle compliance, permits and safety issues such as overcrowding and speeding. With over 150 operators transporting nearly 10 000 thousand…
Witness F’s legal counsel, Hartley Ngoato The Madlanga Commission has ruled that the Whatsapp messages of new witness, known as Witness F, should be exhibited before the Inquiry without his active participation. On Tuesday morning, his lawyers requested a postponement through a High Court application. WhatsApp messages on the electronic device of Witness F were…
[File photo] Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester is expected to challenge his transfer from the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in the Pretoria High Court next week. This after the Department of Correctional Services last week confirmed that Bester was moved to eBhongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad,…
Scholar transport vehicle. The Gauteng Department of Education says it is aware of the challenges affecting the Scholar Transport Programme. It resulted in some service providers suspending operations on Monday and disrupting learner attendance at affected schools. Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says they are engaging with the affected service providers to address outstanding payment issues….
Soccer ball on the field. Former South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Executive Dennis Mumble believes the country will be ready to step in and host a successful 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. If Morocco decides to pull out like it’s allegedly threatening to do, South Africa will have just over…
