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Migration tensions test Pretoria’s African ambitions
The diplomatic effort follows Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, in which he announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling illegal immigration, including immigration…
Murders in Gauteng decrease while sexual assault and kidnapping trend upwards
Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%
The president has spoken but whether he can deliver hangs in the balance
Opposition parties are highlighting the massive gap between the government’s policy goals and its capacity to execute them as it tackles migration management
Feroz Khan to appear before Madlanga commission after dropping court bid
He is out on R20 000 bail and is expected to appear in the Kempton Magistrate’s Court in July
eThekwini city manager fires back at accusers, asks them to prove sexual allegations against him
‘People have created this monster that has a libido on steroids he cannot control … The emotional scars inflicted on me because of these unsubstantiated claims is unexplainable’
Mbenenge fights JSC bid to recommend that Parliament impeach him
The Eastern Cape judge president says the Judicial Service Commission ruling that he committed gross misconduct is irrational and procedurally flawed
King MisuZulu’s right-hand man embarks on a new economic trajectory for hostels and townships
‘I was assigned a mammoth task by his Majesty the King. All hands are on deck and we are determined to transform the economy of the townships and hostels. We must transform these…
Madlanga commission hears businessman was tracked alongside 715kg cocaine shipment from Durban to Joburg
Hawk Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola presented a text message that links businessman Tumelo Nku and police officers to disputed Aeroton cocaine bust
Ramaphosa unveils immigration crackdown, warns against xenophobia
Ramaphosa said South Africa could protect its borders while upholding constitutional values and human dignity.
SAPS head of organised crime Richard Shibiri axed
Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
South Africans hit hard by the rising cost of living
As fuel prices increase, interest rates soar and food prices hit through the roof, citizens face tough times with many households battling to put food on the table
Team probing the Hawks ‘was biased‘
Hawks Colonel Gavin Jacob told the Madlanga commission the internal investigation into the drug theft was aimed at creating a false narrative
The cost of living does not reward breaks
It does not pause because you have given birth. It does not soften because you are tired. It demands that you keep moving, bruised and battered if necessary.
Rafik Mohamed out on bail
Ongoing investigations linked to SA Steel Mills
Rafik Mohamed to remain in custody as court postpones bail bid
Former SA Steel Mills owner Rafik Mohamed’s bail application was postponed until 4 June and the case transferred to the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court