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China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments
National
/ 29 July 2025

China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments

Investors are increasingly agreeing to African governments’ demands for local mineral beneficiation, driven by their need to secure access to the continent’s valuable resources

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Madlanga inquiry into police corruption to hear first witness in August
National
/ 28 July 2025

Madlanga inquiry into police corruption to hear first witness in August

The commission is yet to secure premises, finalise rules and consult witnesses for the six-month inquiry into criminality and political interference in the criminal justice system

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results
National
/ 25 July 2025

Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results

Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale
National
/ 24 July 2025

Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale

The SANDF has denied claims that it did not offer alternative accommodation

By Kimberly Mutandiro
SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape
National
/ 23 July 2025

SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape

The narrow terms of the original proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit to only look into dodgy lottery grants has hobbled the SIU, despite it having applied for an amendment to its terms 15 months ago

By Raymond Joseph
FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks
National
/ 22 July 2025

FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks

The parties are meeting on Wednesday for mediation before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

By Aarti Bhana
Young people don’t relate to traditional news sources
National
/ 21 July 2025

Young people don’t relate to traditional news sources

Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer

By Eva Haahjem-Gill
Traces of ARVs in drinking water ‘harmless’ but can affect health over time
The Green Guardian
/ 21 July 2025

Traces of ARVs in drinking water ‘harmless’ but can affect health over time

Pharmaceutical contaminants in water are a growing risk, warns the Water Research Commission

By Sheree Bega
Plant poachers get slapped with jail sentences of 15 years each
The Green Guardian
/ 20 July 2025

Plant poachers get slapped with jail sentences of 15 years each

The rare plants which occur in the Northern and Western Cape, have an estimated street value of R6 million to R30 million

By Sheree Bega
A fifth of world’s wetlands may vanish by 2050, scientists warn
The Green Guardian
/ 20 July 2025

A fifth of world’s wetlands may vanish by 2050, scientists warn

The destruction of wetlands affects water availability, biodiversity, climate stability and the wellbeing of all life, including people’s livelihoods

By Sheree Bega
‘National Dialogue is no talk shop,’ organisers say
National
/ 17 July 2025

‘National Dialogue is no talk shop,’ organisers say

But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
MPs recommend an ad hoc parliament committee to investigate  Mkhwanazi’s allegations
National
/ 16 July 2025

MPs recommend an ad hoc parliament committee to investigate  Mkhwanazi’s allegations

A formal recommendation is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly next Wednesday

By Mandisa Nyathi
Parliament slams SA Tourism for underperformance, overspending by R24.1m
National
/ 16 July 2025

Parliament slams SA Tourism for underperformance, overspending by R24.1m

The marketing agency missed key targets amid allegations of procurement irregularities and weak internal controls

By Aarti Bhana
Top cop Shadrack Sibiya suspended amid inquiry into disbanding of political killings task team
National
/ 15 July 2025

Top cop Shadrack Sibiya suspended amid inquiry into disbanding of political killings task team

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola confirmed that internal investigations were under way into allegations against the deputy commissioner for crime detection

By Mandisa Nyathi
G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model
National
/ 15 July 2025

G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model

The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Trust in South African police at an all time low, report shows
National
/ 14 July 2025

Trust in South African police at an all time low, report shows

The Human Sciences Research Council report was released a day after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he had placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence amid corruption allegations against him

By Stella Mapenzauswa
‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’
National
/ 11 July 2025

‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’

Protests against the provision of services to foreigners at healthcare facilities highlights the deepening xenophobia in the country

By Sheree Bega and Lunga Mzangwe
Investigator files motion for Safa and Jordaan to disclose Fifa trust finances
National
/ 11 July 2025

Investigator files motion for Safa and Jordaan to disclose Fifa trust finances

Forensic investigator facing a R4.5m defamation suit has asked a court to force disclosure of documents related to his corruption allegations

By Lyse Comins
Judge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassment
National
/ 9 July 2025

Judge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassment

The evidence leader in the sexual harassment tribunal suggests Mbenenge’s accuser seemed to be distancing herself via the tone of her responses to his texts

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mbenenge says flirtatious texts with his accuser were sensual, not sexual
National
/ 8 July 2025

Mbenenge says flirtatious texts with his accuser were sensual, not sexual

The Eastern Cape judge president denied sending nude photos and argued that text message exchanges with his accuser, Andiswa Mengo, reflected mutual interest, not harassment

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
He is a whistleblower, police committee chair says of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
National
/ 8 July 2025

He is a whistleblower, police committee chair says of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

Ian Cameron has again called for lifestyle and skills audits on the top ranks of the South African Police Service

By Des Erasmus
Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over Gaza
National
/ 8 July 2025

Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over Gaza

The council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian

By Melody Emmett
Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructure
National
/ 8 July 2025

Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructure

The country is working towards achieving 100% connectivity by 2029, but it needs to address computing and infrastructure problems first

By Aarti Bhana
Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incident
National
/ 7 July 2025

Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incident

The Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politicians
National
/ 6 July 2025

Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politicians

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld

By Des Erasmus and Lyse Comins
Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claims
National
/ 4 July 2025

Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claims

The defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Joblessness drives blesser relationships
National
/ 4 July 2025

Joblessness drives blesser relationships

Transactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm

By Aarti Bhana
Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incident
National
/ 2 July 2025

Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incident

Zintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey shows
National
/ 2 July 2025

Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey shows

The high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants

By Lyse Comins
Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacity
National
/ 1 July 2025

Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacity

The department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury

By Des Erasmus
Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer  says
National
/ 1 July 2025

Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer  says

Mbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge
National
/ 30 June 2025

Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge

Gender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
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