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MKP calls for postponement of Madlanga Commission

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga speaking during an event. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has expressed concern over the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which kicks off in Pretoria on Wednesday. The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement, saying that it is suspect, given the court case that the party filed to decide on…

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Limpopo schools record breakthrough in reading and maths

Dignitaries at the event where 120 teachers and principals were honoured for driving classroom transformation. Funda Wande, in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Education, has announced major improvements in reading and maths among young learners across 30 schools in the province. The results, released in Polokwane, show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are…

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Hawks raid Polokwane Municipality offices amid corruption allegations

Hawks and police vehicles outside the municipality’s offices The investigation of corruption allegations against the Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo has intensified. The Hawks have searched and seized documents from municipal offices. There have been allegations by some concerned residents and political parties levelled against Executive Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager Thuso Nemugumoni. The duo…

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Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala denied bail

Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala appears in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been denied bail at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. He is facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering. He allegedly ordered a hit to have his former partner Tebogo Thobejane killed in October 2023….

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Economists predict MPC likely to keep interest rate unchanged

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. Analysts expect the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep interest rates unchanged when it announces its decision on Thursday this week. Despite reduced inflation expectations, the bank is expected to hold the rate-cutting cycle this week with a final cut only expected later in the year. At its…

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Australia’s Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India

Australia’s Sam Konstas during practice for World Test Championship Final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, Britain on June 9, 2025. Australia opener Sam Konstas overcame “mental demons” in a counter-attacking century for Australia A in Lucknow as the 19-year-old boosted his case for retention in the test side for the Ashes. The 19-year-old made 109…

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Van Niekerk advances to 200m semifinals at WAC

SA track and field sprinter Wayde van Neikerk. South Africa’s 400 metres world record holder, Wayde van Niekerk, has advanced to the men’s 200 metres semifinals at the World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo. The 33-year-old, who sustained a career-threatening knee injury in 2017, finished second in his heat in a time on 20.19 seconds….

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