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Starlink: South Africa can make better choices

Starlink: South Africa can make better choices

South Africa’s Starlink battle is intensifying as government pushes to relax BEE ownership rules. Critics warn Elon Musk’s satellite network poses serious sovereignty, privacy and national-security risks for Mzansi.

Madlanga commission rejects Brown Mogotsi’s bid to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson

Madlanga commission rejects Brown Mogotsi’s bid to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson

The Madlanga commission on Friday dismissed an application by North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, rejecting claims of bias and unfair prejudice. Mogotsi alleged that Chaskalson had promised to protect him during the commission’s hearings if he provided damaging evidence against North West businessman and ANC backer Suleiman Carrim. But […]

Axe falls on Sisisi Tolashe

Axe falls on Sisisi Tolashe

Ramaphosa appointed Sindisiwe Chikunga, the minister of women, youth and persons with disabilities, as interim minister of social development

‘Chaos’ at police drug theft attempt

‘Chaos’ at police drug theft attempt

Lt-Colonel Sebola told the Madlanga commission that under instruction from Warrant Officer Rikhotso, Colonel Maluleke and General Kadwa, he was to seize the bakkie carrying the cocaine bricks from Magane so that the Hawks narcotics unit could take over the scene