Gate 3 of the Tembisa Hospital in Johannesburg. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has declared the Tembisa Hospital in the east of Johannesburg as an “active crime scene.” A handful of OUTA members demonstrated outside the hospital today. This follows a report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which revealed that R2 billion has been lost to tender…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefs the media on the reconfigured role of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens on 22 October 2025. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says traffic wardens will undergo a phased training to be designated the same legal standing as Gauteng Traffic Police. He gave an update at a media briefing in Johannesburg on his administration’s efforts to consolidate…
Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, says the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) had financial implications to the fiscus that was unforeseen. He is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Mchunu was being questioned about his decision…
Bellville Court The Bellville Commercial Crimes Court in Cape Town has sentenced attorney Phuti Mothemane to nine years’ direct imprisonment for corruption. The sentence is suspended for five years on condition that he’s not arrested on a similar charge during the period of suspension. He’s also been sentenced to three years of correctional supervision, which…
An empty classroom. The Western Cape Department of Education says eight boys from Milnerton High School have been suspended. In a video doing the rounds on social media, it can be seen how a learner is assaulted by other boys with objects like hockey sticks and belts. Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond says the eight boys…
President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed by his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto during his state visit. President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Indonesia on a state visit to strengthen bilateral relations with Jakarta. He says Pretoria is looking to diversify its trade relations with Asian countries. This is after the US implemented a 30% tariff increase against South…
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola speaking at an event. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has lamented community reluctance to come forward after witnessing crimes where they live. Masemola is currently in Westbury, Johannesburg, where a mass shooting on Tuesday claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others wounded. Masemola says that the…
Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu is back appearing before the Parliament Adhoc Committee. All eyes are on Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is on special leave, as he appears before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. LIVESTREAM:
The Cradock Four Inquest. The Cradock Four Inquest is investigating the killings of anti-apartheid activists Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkonto and Sicelo Mhlauli in 1985. LIVESTREAM:
Judge President Selby Mbenenge at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Johannesburg on 21 October 2025. Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has told the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that the case against him lacks evidence of sexual harassment and cautioned against setting a bad precedent by relying on speculation. The tribunal, which sat down in Johannesburg…
