FILE | Used bullet on the ground. A suspect has been killed and another wounded in a shootout with police in Rabie Ridge, Johannesburg. Police say the suspects attempted to rob a business in Midrand on Thursday night. The suspects sped off when officers arrived. Gauteng Police Spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says, “The vehicle eventually stopped…
Police are seen during a large-scale road safety and law enforcement operation in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape Transport Department says law enforcement operations will be intensified across the province as traffic volumes are expected to increase significantly over the coming two consecutive long weekends. Provincial Transport Department Spokesperson Unathi Binqose says operations will…
Moqhaka Local Municipality A council meeting meant to elect the new mayor and speaker of Moqhaka Local Municipality in the Free State has collapsed after 22 African National Congress (ANC) councillors failed to show up. The election of the mayor and speaker was set to take place after their sudden resignation on Monday. Chief whip for the The Moqhaka Community Forum, Morena Thebe,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension pending the finalisation of a case he is facing. Masemola faces four charges relating to the contravention of the Public Finances Management Act. These relate to the contract awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s Medicare24. Ramaphosa has appointed Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police…
Former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. The former Head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Advocate Shamila Batohi has formally declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria. In a statement Batohi says her decision to stop testifying is “considered and informed”. She says it was reached after “significant…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe seen in Parliament. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has requested a parliamentary inquiry into what it calls serious criminal matters surrounding the registration of vehicles donated by the Chinese Embassy to the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is alleged to have registered the…
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula The African National Congress (ANC) says it cannot allow members to belong to organisations that will contest elections against it. The party briefed the media shortly after the South African Communist Party (SACP) confirmed it would run independently in the 2026 local government elections. While the ANC says it remains committed to the Tripartite Alliance,…
SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event. The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently, following failed engagements with the African National Congress (ANC). The party briefed the media on Thursday in Braamfontein, accusing the ANC of issuing ultimatums to its members and taking what…
File: Murder investigation graphic. The family of the slain finance official at the Emfuleni Municipality, Martha Rantsofu, is hoping for the speedy arrest of those behind her murder. Speaking outside her home in Sebokeng in the Vaal, the family says they still believe her demise is related to the work she was doing at the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension pending the finalisation of a case he is facing. Masemola is facing four charges relating to contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act. These relate to the contract awarded to “Cat” Matlala’s Medicare24. The President has appointed Puleng Dimpane…
