Motheo TVET students hail new 4IR centre as a boost for skills

Students at Motheo TVET College in Bloemfontein say the newly launched Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre of Excellence will give them practical experience and boost their confidence. The centre forms part of a national initiative by the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. The aim is to empower young people with future-ready…

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Armand Swart murder helped investigators crack related cases

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga (M)chairs the Madlanga Commission on Inquiry in Pretoria. Witness A, who is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria, has detailed how the murder of Vereeniging-based engineer Armand Swart helped their team to crack related cases. [ ON AIR ] The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry investigating allegation of criminality, political interference and…

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Judgment reserved in Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala bail appeal

Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Judgment has been reserved in Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala appeal against the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court’s decision to deny him bail. The defence argued that it is in the interest of justice for Matlala to be granted bail. However, the state opposed the defence’s advances at the High Court in Johannesburg on Monday. Matlala is…

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Adviser urged me to withdraw PKTT disbandment letter: Mchunu

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on October 17, 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says he was advised by his Chief of Staff Cedric Nkabinde, to withdraw the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) disbandment letter after realising KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was very angry about it. Mchunu, who is on…

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SADTU criticises drop of key subjects for pass rates

SADTU says students should consider leaning towards subjects like Mathematics and Physical Science The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) says competition for the best matric pass rate among provinces has led to the abandonment of critical subjects like Mathematics and Physical Science. The union’s comment comes on the eve of the start of the…

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McKenzie orders SAFA report on stripped Bafana-Lesotho victory

Minister Gayton McKenzie. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has requested a detailed report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the circumstances that led to Bafana Bafana being stripped of their victory over Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in March. It stemmed from fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena. He says the…

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