LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 12 February 2026
The TRC Inquiry is hearing oral arguments in an application for the recusal of its Chairperson, Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe. LIVESTREAM:
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No injuries as firefighters evacuate Premier Hotel near O.R. Tambo
A major fire broke out at the Premier Hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport late Wednesday night, but swift action by Ekurhuleni firefighters ensured all guests and staff were safely evacuated. The emergency services say a call was received at 11:20pm, and crews from four fire stations responded quickly to the eight-storey building, where flames…
Parties call on Ramaphosa to address bread and butter issues
File: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering SONA. Some of the political parties represented in Parliament says President Cyril Ramaphosa must address bread and butter issues facing South Africans when he delivers the State of the Nation Address. Ramaphosa will deliver this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening at the Cape Town City…
Lesufi apologises for remarks on Gauteng water outages
Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Department of Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, and Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero are pictured during a media briefing on water issues in during an oversight visit in Emmarentia in Johannesburg on 11 February 2026. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has apologised to…
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 59 | 12 February 2026
The Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony. LIVESTREAM:
Parts of Tshwane, Joburg still dry as residents plead for water
The City of Tshwane says some of its reservoirs remain critically low, with some are running empty. The City has attributed the outages to persistent low inflow from Rand Water and high consumption. The worst affected regions are 1, 2, and 3, with the Soshanguve L and Mabopane reservoirs still empty. City spokesperson Selby Bokaba…
Apartheid victims families feel betrayed: Simelane
Justice Sisi Khampepe chairs the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Cases Inquiry. Families of the victims of apartheid-era human rights violations say they feel betrayed by the democratic state in the quest for justice for their loved ones. This was communicated on their behalf by Thembi Simelane, Minister for Human Settlements and sister of Nokuthula…
R400 billion needed to fix water infrastructure in SA: Majodina
Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Department of Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, and Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero are pictured during a media briefing on water issues in during an oversight visit in Emmarentia in Johannesburg on 11 February 2026. Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina…
Majodina confirms water has been restored in parts of Joburg
Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Department of Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, and Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero are pictured during a media briefing on water issues in during an oversight visit in Emmarentia in Johannesburg on 11 February 2026. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has…
Judge President Selby Mbenenge remains on special leave: OCJ
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge Eastern Cape Top Judge, Judge President Selby Mbenenge remains on special leave. This was confirmed by the office of the Chief Justice. The statement, issued on Wednesday, says that the leave will remain in effect until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded its consideration of the report of…