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Ad hoc committee probing Mkhwanazi’s claims to elect chairperson

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi attends the Sport against Crime Easter Tournament in Impendle village on April 21, 2025 The ad hoc committee established to investigate allegations of national security will meet today to elect a chairperson. Parliament established the committee two weeks ago, following allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that…

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Pretoria worried about US-Eswatini deportation deal

[File image] The Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO) has raised concerns about the recent arrival of dangerous criminals to Eswatini from the US. An Eswatini government spokesperson says Washington transported the convicted criminals of various nationalities on a special flight, with the potential of more criminals to follow. DIRCO says that, as much…

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Alleged drug dealer to appear in KZN court

A 32-year-old alleged drug dealer arrested for possession of R4 million worth of dagga in Dundee, northern KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to make a court appearance today.   Police say the man was arrested after an intelligence-driven operation received a tip-off about a vehicle entering the country from Eswatini with a load of dagga.  Police spokesperson…

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NFP calls for suspension of two KZN MECs

KwaZulu-Natal’s Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka visuts Vimbukhalo Primary School as part of Operation Siyahlola on August 4, 2025. The National Freedom Party (NFP) has called for the suspension of KwaZulu-Natal’s Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka and the Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane, following allegations of corruption against them. There are claims that companies associated with the MECs’…

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Lesufi applauded for suspending Gauteng Community Safety HOD, CFO

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the decisive intervention by Premier Panyaza Lesufi, following the recent suspension of the Head of Department (HOD) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Gauteng Department of Community Safety.  The committee says this action reflects a strong commitment to ethical…

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WC govt honours women in the freight industry

The Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku with female freight drivers on August 6, 2025. Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku says it is important to celebrate the women who are the backbone of the freight industry. Sileku says this month they are celebrating both female freight truck drivers and the wives and partners of…

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City Power calls for collaborative efforts in fighting vandalism

A faulty lightbulb. Johannesburg’s City Power is calling on the community, patrollers and law enforcement agencies to assist in curbing the increasing incidents of vandalism targeting critical electricity infrastructure in the Lombardy East area and parts of Alexandra. The power utility has recorded at least four incidents of transformer vandalism last month alone. Spokesperson Isaac…

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