The NPA is close to making a decision on possible charges in a probe involving SA Steel Mills and allegations of questionable cross-border transactions linked to the company
Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is among a growing list of figures facing criminal charges linked to investigations associated with the Madlanga Commission, fuelling comparisons with the slower prosecutorial fallout of the Zondo era
Citizens are paying far more for electricity despite using less of it, as rising tariffs, fixed monthly charges and municipal costs reshape household bills and intensify affordability pressures
Working on Fire seeks to halt the award of the national wildfire management contract to Tefla, while the department and Tefla oppose the urgent relief
About 200 foreigners who say they are fleeing attacks linked to anti-immigrant groups have called for United Nations intervention after spending two days outside Durban Central Police Station, where police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse them following a tense standoff
Calls to boycott Dis-Chem are intensifying after major shareholder Mark Saltzman attacked journalist Redi Tlhabi over Gaza on social media. The confrontation has sparked wider debate around corporate neutrality, philanthropy, Zionism, public accountability and South Africa’s solidarity with Palestinians
In its new report, Freedom Under Law says the caseload of the apex court has tripled, leading to delayed judgments that negatively affect public confidence in the judiciary
Most of this year’s recipients of the Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport, were musicians
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.
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi will apply for bail on 25 May in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice over an alleged staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus
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 […]
Ramaphosa appointed Sindisiwe Chikunga, the minister of women, youth and persons with disabilities, as interim minister of social development
The country lost 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026 as unemployment climbed to 32.7%, exposing the gap between economic stabilisation and meaningful employment growth
The family of slain ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa says the arrest of National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is a distraction from the real masterminds behind the 2017 assassination
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
National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to stop using ‘Stalingrad tactics’ to delay the long-running arms deal corruption trial, ruling that the case must proceed despite pending appeals
Phakula says Khan orchestrated the arrest of four police officials at the scene to shift attention away from the investigation and let the ‘real perpetrators’ walk free
Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities
The internationally recognised film reconstructs the final hours of Palestinian child Hind Rajab in Gaza, will screen in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town this May
The state said its financial investigation into suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was at an advanced stage and it needed more time to verify new evidence provided by businessperson Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Hawks arrested four police officers who attempted to steal 999kg of cocaine that arrived in Johannesburg from Brazil
The case was postponed to 10 June, when Rajahussen is expected to respond to allegations that RGS fraudulently submitted a R2 billion proof-of-funding bank letter as part of its bid for the embattled sugar producer
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign despite a Constitutional Court ruling that reopened the door to a parliamentary impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal
While management at Stellenbosch University projected stability and excellence, students, auditors and internal oversight bodies warned of chronic debt, unsafe housing, National Student Financial Aid Scheme failures and slow transformation
The Madlanga commission has heard how the Hawks intercepted nearly a tonne of cocaine shipped from Brazil to Johannesburg in July 2021, after an initial intervention by Gauteng traffic officers
Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema says the party is ready to expand aggressively ahead of crucial municipal elections.
A retired DPCI officer told the Madlanga commission that SAPS management knew the Port Shepstone facility lacked cameras, alarms and proper security
A legal battle over South Africa’s Legal Sector Code has reignited debate over transformation, ownership targets and procurement rules in the legal profession
The Madlanga commission heard that chain-of-custody protocols were not followed and forensic processing requirements were not met
Opposition parties want urgent action after allegations that senior officials colluded to remove a bus operator from a long-term commuter contract following alleged bribery demands, as revealed by the Mail & Guardian
Khawula had previously insisted that he would not apologise for his remarks that Malema and his wife were headed for divorce