Insurrection
latest news & developmentsBonomado Machude Omar, Mozambique’s most wanted man
The leader of the insurgency in the country’s northern Cabo Delgado province is described as ‘sinister and brutal’ but ‘with a sense of justice’
Timeline: State security-compromising attacks
Eskom, parliament, constitutional court, looting could all be linked. ‘We smell a rat’, says Blade Nzimande
Whispers of insurgency add up to a murky national security situation
Concerns abound about the parliament fire, with insiders saying the timing was suspicious and the truth may never come out, while intelligence and security clusters are worried.
Capitol assault probe wants testimony from top Republican lawmaker McCarthy
The congressional committee is examining if former president Donald Trump and his advisers encouraged or even plotted the violence.
Our security cluster is strong, don’t panic, Mabuza says
The deputy president’s remarks come just hours after acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo warned that facilities were under threat from those wanting to destroy institutions…
The security cluster remains the thorn in the ANC’s side
Despite a shake-up in defence and intelligence, the security cluster remains shaky ahead of potentially explosive elective conferences
DA in KZN to demand apology for race-bait Phoenix election posters
The party’s regional leadership, concerned at the impact the controversial posters will have on voters in the 1 November elections, insist they must be removed
Criminal probe recommended against multinational UPL for chemical spill
In a statement, United Phosphorus Ltd said that it was co-operating with authorities and the government.
Editorial: We have all shielded powerful abusers
How many R Kellys are we harbouring? It’s a difficult question for all.
Effects of recent unrest on the economy set to linger, finance minister tells parliament
‘The unrest presents an untimely and negative effect on SA’s growth prospects,’ said Godongwana, adding that this could last for the next six quarters
ANC: Accused insurrection instigator is innocent and will not be removed from election list
The ANC in Johannesburg says charges against a ward councillor accused of instigating last month’s looting and violence are trumped up
Editorial: Black women’s burden
Viewing black women as strong and resilient does them a disservice
Magashule’s trial set for October
Court hears that the case against the accused in Free State asbestos case, including Magashule, relies on inadmissible Zondo commission testimony
Top six chooses Mapisa-Nqakula as preferred parliamentary speaker candidate
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, previously the defence minister, replaces Thandi Modise, who was deployed as the minister of defence in last week’s cabinet reshuffle.
Zuma funder link in Phoenix killings
Weapons have been seized from a number of security companies owned by ANC-linked individuals who are loyal to the former president