DA leader John Steenhuisen denies being captured by the ANC

DA leader John Steenhuisen Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has denied that he has been captured by the African National Congress (ANC), and he is pushing the party’s policies as minister. Steenhuisen, who was the fiercest critic of the ANC-led government, is now the Minister of Agriculture in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet. This followed…

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Promises kept and targets missed from SONA 2025

FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his SONA 2025 speech As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, SABC News looks back at some of the promises he made during his 2025 speech. There are some positive results for infrastructure funding and investment but there is a thirst…

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IPID only reacting to Mbense murder because of Madlanga Commission publicity: Commissioner Khumalo

IPID) Director of Investigation and Provincial Co-Ordinator Thuso Keefelakae testifies before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Director of Investigation and Provincial Co-Ordinator Thuso Keefelakae says the case docket regarding the murder of Emmanuel Mbense has been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mbense was allegedly tortured and murdered in…

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My corruption busting record is why I am labelled a spy: O’Sullivan

Private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan says attempts are being made to discredit his corruption busting record by spreading a narrative that he is a spy. O’Sullivan is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security for a second day. He is appearing…

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Commission hears IPID evidence on Police involvement in gem theft

IPID Director of Investigations and Provincial Co-ordinator Thuso Keefelakae Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Director of Investigations and Provincial Co-Ordinator, Thuso Keefelakae rejected the notion that the City of Ekurhuleni could not act against suspended EMPD deputy police chief Julius Mkhwanazi because a parallel criminal investigation was underway. Keefelakae is testifying at the Madlanga Commission…

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Ramaphosa opens Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy

President Cyril Ramaphosa. As part of the official opening of the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy, the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services is visiting the Drakenstein Correctional Centre in Paarl, in the Western Cape. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to open the academy on Thursday. Today marks 36 years since Mandela’s release from prison. The…

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O’Sullivan back in hot seat as committee hearing resumes

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan will appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, which is investigating national security concerns. On Tuesday, he threatened to withdraw his cooperation with the committee. He has been called to answer allegations that he infiltrated the criminal justice system at various levels, among others. However, some MPs have criticised the first day…

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