Mashawana seeks to stop further reporting of IDT looting scandal

High Court in Johannesburg. The High Court in Johannesburg will on Wednesday hear an urgent application by businessman and philanthropist Collen Mashawana. Mashawana filed papers with the court seeking an interdict to stop news publication Daily Maverick and investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh from reporting further on his alleged involvement in the Independent Development Trust (IDT)…

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Social grants not affected by Postbank, SASSA contract termination

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe appearing before the standing committee on social development in Parliament, August 27, 2025. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has given an assurance that social grant payments will not be affected by the termination of the master service agreement between SASSA and Postbank.    The Minister emphasized that social grant payments…

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State intends to bring more dockets against Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appears in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg. The prosecution in the case against businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four others intends to bring an additional seven dockets against the accused. This was revealed during their court appearance in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. They stand accused of attempting and conspiring to commit…

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‘Suspension of officials over delayed Madlanga inquiry unexpected’

Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, briefs the media on the progress of the commissions of inquiry. Judges Matters Advocacy Organisation says the suspension of Justice Department Director General Advocate Doctor Mashabane and Deputy Director General Jabu Hlatshwayo of the ICT division was unexpected. This follows their failure to ensure the Judicial Commission of…

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State expected to wrap up its argument in Meyiwa trial

Five accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the High Court in Pretoria. The state is expected to wrap up its argument that charges against accused number four in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial should not be withdrawn. Rebutting Mthokoziseni Maphisa’s lawyer’s argument, State Prosecutor Advocate George Baloyi said there is enough evidence linking…

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Union concerned about workers’ safety after alleged shooting incident at NW municipality offices

[FILE IMAGE]: Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality. The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the North West has issued an urgent call to the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality to guarantee the safety of its employees.   This demand follows a shooting incident that allegedly took place at the municipal building, bringing all operations to a…

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