Matodzi testifies on how VBS paid bribes to politicians

[File photo] 3 minutes The former chairperson of the now defunct VBS Mutual Bank, Tshifhiwa Matodzi, has testified that they had a strategy to give gratifications and bribes to politicians who convinced municipalities to invest in the bank. Matodzi testified in the corruption trial related to the VBS looting at the Special Commercial Crimes Court…

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LIVE | Western Cape SOPA 2025

1 minute Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is tabling the province’s State of the Province Address (SOPA) to chart a way forward for the provincial government’s action plan for 2025. LIVE: Western Cape State of the Province Address:

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‘Reconfiguration of ANC in Gauteng in line with constitution’

Supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) wave party flags at a rally. 1 minute African National Congress (ANC) Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri has denied reports that the reconfiguration embarked on by the party in Gauteng is imposing the newly-appointed Provincial Task Team on some branches in the province. Bhengu-Motsiri’s comments come as party Secretary-General Fikile…

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President Ramaphosa gazettes Customary Initiation Act regulations

President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. 3 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has gazetted the Customary Initiation Act regulations for public comments. This is after Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa held a meeting with relevant stakeholders last month to discuss the challenges associated with…

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RISE Mzansi seeks clarity on how new SAA CEO was selected

RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana, to seek clarity on the selection process of the new SAA CEO. 2 minutes RISE Mzansi says it will today meet with South African Airways (SAA) and its stakeholders, along with the Portfolio Committee on Transport, to discuss allegations of impropriety in the selection of the airline’s…

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ANC appoints 67-member task team for KZN reconfiguration

African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula 2 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) has appointed a 67-member task team in KwaZulu-Natal. Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has unveiled the reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal leadership that will be headed by party veteran, Jeff Radebe, who is the Provincial Convener. Mbalula says they remain determined to rebuild the organisation, stressing…

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