LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 12 February 2026
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Committee to meet provincial leadership on AG’s municipal audit
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke briefed the Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio Committee at Parliament in Cape Town on May 29, 2025. 1 minute Parliament’s Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio Committee says it will soon engage provincial leadership on seeking ways of improving financial outcomes for local governments. This comes after Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke…
DA’s push to scrap BBBEE excluded from ANC NEC agenda
ANC top leadership at the ordinary sitting of the NEC in Germiston on the East Rand on August 1, 2025. The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) call to replace the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) has not made it onto the agenda at the three day African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Council (NEC) in Germiston,…
Proteas won’t dwell on T20 World Cup exit: Markram
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Policing union rejects 4.7% public sector wage offer
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Human rights concerns mount over virginity testing at Reed Dance
AmaZulu maidens hold up their reeds during a traditional ceremony. Virginity testing is a crucial component ahead of the Reed Dance and is conducted by respected maiden minders. However, the practice is viewed by some organisations as a violation of human rights. Cultural expert Hlengiwe Ngcongo says maidens are not forced to attend. “I don’t…
Economist warns power price increases could put jobs at risk
An electricity bulb switched on. Economist Dr. Frederich Kirsten has warned that the increase in electricity prices may affect job security as some small business owners may struggle to keep their businesses afloat. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has officially approved an 8.76% tariff increase for Eskom’s direct customers, effective from 1…
KhoiSan leader recognition applications deadline looms
Khoisan people trying to make fire. 3 minutes Applications for the recognition of KhoiSan Traditional leaders will close on Thursday this week, with threats to take the matter to court already being made. Khoi and San leaders claim the requirements for recognition are unfair compared to those of other cultural communities, like the amaXhosa and…
DA must respect Ramaphosa’s decision to fire Whitfield: Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the Democratic Alliance (DA) must respect the president and government protocol. He was reacting to the recent ultimatum by the DA to the president regarding the dismissal of Andrew Whitfield as deputy minister of Trade and Industry. The DA said Ramaphosa had failed…
ATNS says air traffic services at OR Tambo Airport fully operational
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