Cholota’s pre-trial hearing postponed to 2025

Moroadi Cholota appears in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has once again postponed the pre-trial hearing of Moroadi Cholota to February 7, 2025. Cholota was the personal assistant of former Free State Premier Ace Magashule. She is among 18 accused in the R255-million asbestos scandal, including Magashule….

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Sassa CEO suspended pending probe into appointment

Sassa CEO, Busisiwe Memela-Khambula addressing 104 matric class of 2023, who excelled in their studies at UMlazi Cinema Hall in KwaZulu-Natal on February 23, 2024. 1 minute South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) CEO, Busisiwe Memela-Khambula has been suspended with full pay pending the outcome of the investigation into her appointment. Social Development Minister, Sisisi…

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SABC’s head of news Moshoeshoe Monare resigns

SABC Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Moshoeshoe Monare ahead of an interview on Morning Live at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg on April 26, 2024. 2 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s  (SABC) Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Moshoeshoe Monare has resigned. In a statement announcing his departure , the SABC says…

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ANC, DA and PA contest in Karoo Hoogland by-elections

[File Image]: A man casts his vote during elections in South Africa. 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA) and Patriotic Alliance (PA) are contesting by-elections in Karoo Hoogland Municipality in Northern Cape. The highly contested ward 1 in Williston previously represented by the DA became vacant, after a councillor resigned. No…

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Mashatile’s office to return precious stone gifted to wife

Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Humile Mashatile arrive at Marlboro Community Hall in Sandton, ahead of the Centenary Fundraising Gala Dinner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa. 1 minute The office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that arrangements are under way to return a precious stone gifted to his wife, Humile…

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BMA enforces zero-tolerance policy on corruption

2 minutes The Border Management Authority (BMA) has implemented a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption within its ranks, resulting in significant disciplinary actions over the past six months. Seven immigration officials have been dismissed, and three others placed under precautionary suspension as part of the BMA’s clean-up operations. Additionally, 43 officials are currently undergoing disciplinary proceedings….

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