LIVE: Judgment in Malema firearm discharge case

The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape delivers judgment in the case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman. Malema is facing charges of discharging a firearm in public during the EFF’s 5th anniversary celebrations at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in 2018. On the other…

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Second GNU Cabinet Lekgotla set to begin in Pretoria on Tuesday

File image| Cabinet Lekgotla 2024. The second Cabinet Lekgotla of the Government of National Unity (GNU) for the year will kick off at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria later on Tuesday. The two-day meeting brings together ministers and their deputies from the ten GNU parties, premiers, directors-general and leadership of the South African…

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Mpumalanga renaming plan splits public opinion

The renaming of the Kruger National Park will have dire consequences, according to the tourism sector in Mpumalanga. This, after the provincial Legislature adopted a motion to rename the Kruger National Park, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and the Jan van Riebeeck Stadium in Witbank. Other sections of the community suggest that South Africa should strive…

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WhatsApp texts show how Matlala facilitated payments to ANC: Khumalo

Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo testified at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on September 29, 2025. Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo says there are WhatsApp messages, which allegedly demonstrate how alleged cartel member Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala facilitated payments to the African National Congress (ANC) via Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged associate Brown Mogotsi. Khumalo testified…

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Khumalo withholds evidence that may compromise investigations

Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo says there’s evidence that he will not be able to present before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, as it may compromise ongoing investigations. The commission, which was established to investigate allegations of political interference and corruption…

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Talks of Kruger National Park name change sparks economic fears

Tourists during a visit at Kruger National Park. The tourism sector in Mpumalanga has warned that renaming the Kruger National Park will lead to substantial costs of rebranding and potential loss of international goodwill. [LISTEN] Storm brews over proposal to rename Kruger National Park 🔗 #SABCNEWS #TheWeekendView pic.twitter.com/XyX8zjpTMG — SABC News Radio (@SABCNews_Radio) September 27,…

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