NPA Head Adv Shamila Batohi 2 minutes The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have reached an agreement that will see improved access to the Zondo Commission on State Capture’s database. This, as the head of the NPA, advocate Shamila Batohi, had previously stated that it has been difficult…
Mosquito on a person’s finger 1 minute The Department of Health has announced a slight increase in malaria cases, particularly in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. The has been outbreaks of the disease in neighboring countries, including Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Department spokesperson Foster Mohale has urged all travelers and communities to remain vigilant…
SABC building in AucklandPark. 3 minutes Member of Parliament Colleen Makhubele says there have been no clear indications from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) leadership about how to fix the challenges facing the public broadcaster. She says the SABC continues to struggle to find creative ways of raising revenue. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications…
The bail application of the man linked to the murder of Ekurhuleni Chief Forensic Auditor Mpho Mafole has been postponed to the 15th of next month by the Kempton Park Magistrates Court for further investigation. Mafole was gunned down at the end of last month while driving on the R23 in Kempton Park. He had…
[FILE PHOTO] Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana 4 minutes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented an alternative budget to his colleagues at a Special Cabinet meeting today, reportedly rejected as unworkable. This is despite the fact that it does not include the contentious two percentage point increase in VAT, which led to the postponement of the presentation…
Rain falling on an umbrella. The South African Weather Service has warned residents across the country to prepare for continued rainfall over the Christmas period and into the back-to-school season. The weather service says the La Niña weather phenomenon could lead to an increased probability of above-normal rainfall this summer. The Weather Service has briefed…
One of the scrap metal companies being raided. The Competition Commission has launched search and seizure operations at the premises of four scrap metal companies operating in Germiston, Nigel, Vanderbijlpark and Hammanskraal. The operation forms part of an investigation into allegations that major players in the scrap metal industry may have coordinated price adjustments for…
MK Party’s John Hlophe and other members 1 minute The Western Cape High Court has declared unconstitutional and invalid the decision of the National Assembly to designate uMkhonto weSizwe Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe as one of its representatives to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The Democratic Alliance (DA) approached the court over Hlope’s designations…
Springbok’s Grant Williams flies past an England player in a bid to score a try. 1 minute Four-time Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa are on course for an unbeaten end-of-year tour of the United Kingdom. The Springboks beat England 29-20 at Twickenham in London on Saturday evening – the second victory of their three-match…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi joined the Public Works and Infrastructure Department to commemorate the International Nelson Mandela Day at South African Police Service (SAPS) Vehicle Pound in Isipingo, Durban on July 18, 2025. Members of Parliament’s Ad hoc committee established to investigate the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations will…
