ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula The African National Congress (ANC) says it cannot allow members to belong to organisations that will contest elections against it. The party briefed the media shortly after the South African Communist Party (SACP) confirmed it would run independently in the 2026 local government elections. While the ANC says it remains committed to the Tripartite Alliance,…
File: Murder investigation graphic. The family of the slain finance official at the Emfuleni Municipality, Martha Rantsofu, is hoping for the speedy arrest of those behind her murder. Speaking outside her home in Sebokeng in the Vaal, the family says they still believe her demise is related to the work she was doing at the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension pending the finalisation of a case he is facing. Masemola is facing four charges relating to contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act. These relate to the contract awarded to “Cat” Matlala’s Medicare24. The President has appointed Puleng Dimpane…
Tshwane Metro Police officer, major Lebogang Phiri Tshwane Metro Police officer, Major Lebogang Phiri, says statements from suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Director of Assets Tshukudu Malatji, stating that he did not delegate the power of allocation to him, are malicious. Phiri has been accused of assigning contract work to private security firms without…
Reserve Bank officials engage Soweto residents as part of the Soweto Talk to the SARB Forum. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says it needs more data to assess how the war in the Middle East could affect economic growth, as concerns grow about the rising cost-of-living. The central bank hosted the ‘Soweto Talk to…
[File image] A man crosses a flooded bridge, caused by heavy rains. The North West Department of Cooperative Governance says disaster management teams are currently conducting assessments in all areas affected by this week’s heavy rainfall. The department says public and private properties were destroyed in the Rustenburg, Matlosana and Mahikeng local municipalities. Spokesperson Thebeetsile…
Brands of counterfeit alcoholic spirits are seen at in house in Entilini in the Eastern Cape during a police raid. Six men have been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and distributing counterfeit alcohol estimated at over R500 000 in Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli says officers followed up on information and pulled over a vehicle that was travelling…
Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla. The Boksburg Magistrates Court has heard how large sums of money were paid to secure the release of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, after he was arrested for speeding in 2019. This emerged during the bail application of Lerutla and suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi….
[FILE] Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke in court A Limpopo musician, Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke, has not submitted any request for medical attention while in custody since November last year. This is according to a state witness and a nurse at the Polokwane correctional facility, Fikile Nkosi, who is testifying in the bail application of the…
Barrels of oil. Old Mutual Investment Group says South Africa’s structural reform and growth path could be delayed by 12 to 18 months due to geopolitical shocks. This comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive oil price increases. Investment analyst Sisa Kobus expects inflation to average closer to 4% from April, up…
