Local government elections will fall on a Wednesday, 4 November, which will be a public holiday to encourage voter participation
Mduduzi Sithole, 47, the owner of Zululand Bus Service, alleges a R6m-a-month transport contract was awarded without a tender after he refused to pay bribes to officials
After inspecting YNF’s Isando rail refurbishment facility, Parliament’s transport committee says Prasa’s general overhaul programme is showing progress
TMPD deputy chief Dhlamini denied favouring a security company owned by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s brother Bheki Nkosi
A civil society organisation has opened a new criminal complaint against senior prosecutor Andrea Johnson, alleging a conflict of interest in a recruitment process in which her husband was a candidate.
A Southern African-led initiative is coordinating humanitarian support as the country struggles with shortages and infrastructure collapse
Bellarmine Chatunga to be deported while his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment
Three officials — TMPD deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini, Sergeant Fanie Nkosi and CFO Gareth Mnisi — have been implicated in orchestrating approval of a list of security companies for a R2.9 billion contract
Mkhwanazi appeared alongside Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla, who allegedly paid R400 000 for him to arrange for a civilian, Thabang Tsotetsi, to impersonate him in court in an excessive speeding case
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s democracy must be measured by its ability to deliver real, material improvements in people’s lives
The communications and digital technologies minister said the department would take the matter seriously and implement consequence management for those responsible for drafting and quality assurance
South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya has emphasised that the commission will investigate registration irregularities
Powerful executive and dismissed employee were central players in the funding of dodgy BEE consortium
Explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission has laid bare allegations of cartel-linked corruption involving senior police officials and municipal departments, raising fresh questions about procurement processes, criminal accountability and governance in South Africa’s law enforcement system
Leaving the township can change your surroundings but unlearning the fear it taught your body is where the real work of freedom begins
The death of Spokes Sithole at 108 exposes the broken promise of one of South Africa’s largest land restitution settlements, where freedom and land ownership have not translated into lasting prosperity for many beneficiaries
Across South Africa, communities are marking Freedom Day under the weight of an escalating water crisis, where unreliable supply, contamination and ageing infrastructure continue to undermine basic rights and deepen inequality
Former aides reveal how she became the first South African to be honoured on a postage stamp while still alive, and how the 2017 tribute reached her in hospital before her death
Political parties have raised concern over instability in the SAPS leadership after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s suspension and Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane’s appointment as acting commissioner
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane was appointed as acting national police commissioner
Eskom says South Africa is unlikely to experience load-shedding between April and August, citing improved plant performance, fewer breakdowns and reduced diesel use
The Pretoria magistrates court rejected Nkosi’s bail application after he was found in possession of a prohibited explosive and case dockets and for failing to properly store firearms and live ammunition
Masemola has become a co-accused in the case involving 12 police officials, three company directors and a R360 million contract awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare24
Mkhwanazi has been charged with fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi denied favouring certain security companies Madlanga witness Sergeant Fannie Nkosi sent to him
The Russian Embassy has moved to counter media speculation around Errol Musk’s visit to Russia, stressing that no farmer relocation programme exists and that the discussions relate to agricultural investment opportunities
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is in advanced talks to acquire Shell’s South African downstream assets. The deal could reshape the country’s fuel retail sector and deepen Gulf investment ties
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for social development has been removed from the National Freedom Party with immediate effect
Mkhwanazi is expected to appear in court on Monday
The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital environment
Illicit cigarettes make up about 60% of South Africa’s market, according to research from the University of Cape Town, raising alarm over lost tax revenue and growing public health risks