Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The Defend Our Democracy Movement says given the seriousness of the allegations that the Madlanga Commission is set to investigate, there should be a greater sense of urgency and preparedness. The remarks follow today’s announcement that the commission, which was set to start on the first of next month, has been postponed…
A person raises a board with an anti-racism message. The Western Cape Department of Education says a learner who used a racial slur against another learner at York High School in George has been suspended. This is the second incident in the region in the past week. Last week, a Knysna High School learner was also disciplined…
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)…
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…
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…
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
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…
FILE | Flowers laid outside to honour the young people who died at Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, East London. As the Enyobeni tragedy inquest draws to a close, families of victims say they are optimistic that some people will be held accountable for the deaths of their children. The inquest into the death of…
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…
FILE: Residents of Westbury in Johannesburg protest against water outages and barricade roads in this image captured on 16 October 2024. Residents of Westbury in Johannesburg have vowed to continue with their protest action until their demands are met. Disgruntled community members took to the streets on Tuesday and barricaded roads with rocks and burning…
