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Mogotsi medical certificate questioned, his testimony postponed

North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria has described North West businessman Brown Mogotsi’s medical certificate as “useless”. Mogotsi appeared before the commission, which has postponed his testimony to a later date. MADLANGA COMMISSION | Brown Mogotsi explains to the commission the nature of his illness, which prevented him from attending…

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ActionSA demands probe of Macpherson’s R1.05m Brazil trip

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson ActionSA has formally requested the Public Protector to investigate Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson’s alleged taxpayer-funded trip to Brazil with his partner. The party’s appeal comes after the minister’s withdrawal of his initial Parliamentary response to ActionSA. MacPherson had apparently not mentioned that his partner…

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Shibiri to give evidence at Madlanga Commission on Wednesday

Chairperson and commissioners at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. South African Police Service (SAPS) Head of Organised Crime Richard Shibiri is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Wednesday morning. Shibiri is accused of alleged interference in the probes into alleged cartel members as well as allegedly receiving…

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Steenhuisen insists on tight foot-and-mouth vaccine control

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen at the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine drive in the Free State on March 2, 2026. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says access to foot-and-mouth disease vaccines must remain tightly controlled, as some farmers head to court seeking to use doses independently. The Department of Agriculture was briefing the Portfolio committee…

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Six killed in Polokwane crash involving taxis

An accident scene. Six people have died in a crash involving two minibus taxis and other vehicles in Seshego in Polokwane in Limpopo. Two people sustained serious injuries, while four others suffered minor injuries. Limpopo – Seshego Cross: #TaxiCrash two taxis crash after one was overtaking into oncoming traffic – road closed at the scene…

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