Commission hears how Mchunu acted beyond his authority

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu presents the quarterly crime statistics The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria has heard that Senzo Mchunu’s function as Police Minister is to formulate policing policy in consultation with provincial governments. This is according to Patronella Van Rooyen, who is the head of Governance, Legislation and Policy at the Legal Services…

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Govt wants probe into Mkhwanazi allegations fast-tracked

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government wants the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of crime syndicates and collusion with some police members to be fast-tracked. She says this is for the security of the people of this country. Ntshavheni was briefing the media in Parliament after…

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Pressure is mounting on Ramaphosa to act against AfriForum

A delegation from Afriforum, Solidariteit, and the Solidarity Movement met with representatives of the Trump administration in Washington. 3 minutes Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act against lobby group AfriForum’s visits to the US. Earlier this week, AfriForum, Solidarity and the Solidarity Movement visited Trump’s Administration once again after it was announced…

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From darkness to light: Changing media narratives about Africa

Source: unsplash.com Reparative journalism US media scholar Meredith Clark predicted that 2021 would be the “year journalism starts paying reparations”. She coined the term “reparative journalism” to mean a new approach for the US news media “to redeem itself … through radically inclusive editorial choices”. As if to answer this call, many news organisations have published prominent apologies. These acknowledge…

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Veteran actress Nandi Nyembe to be laid to rest

File image | South African actress Nandi Nyembe. Family, colleagues and friends of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe will attend her funeral in Randburg, Johannesburg on Saturday. She died a week ago at the age of 75 after a long illness. Nyembe was born in Kliptown, Soweto. She has been hailed as a formidable performer whose…

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SA’S unemployment rate falls to 31.9%

FILE| A woman looking at her bills. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) shows that country’s official unemployment rate eased by 1.3% from 33.2% recorded in the second quarter to 31.9% in the third quarter of 2025. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows that there was a 248 000  increase in the…

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Military veterans honour animals in war

Newly inaugurated Animals in War memorial at the Voortrekker Monument 5 minutes Military and police force veterans as well as animal lovers turned out in their numbers at the inaugural animals in war parade at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria to honour the service and suffering of countless animals and birds during the country’s wars…

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Music is not for the faint hearted: Matamba

Liversy Matamba told NewsDay Weekender that carving his name was no joke. HIS name is now hidden in the shadows of the sungura music industry, yet shining brightly with talent, energy and dedication. A voice that weaves together threads of soulful and passionate music managed to place him on a level he desired. He never…

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‘Responsible AI use can grow radio audiences’

Radio mic in a studio. Eastern Cape radio broadcasters believe that the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to assist with audience growth and make radio content more appealing, particularly to younger audiences. This comes as Radio Day celebrations continue globally. This year’s theme is Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a…

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