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Shadrack Sibiya raises conflict of interest concerns over police corruption probe committee members
National
/ 13 October 2025

Shadrack Sibiya raises conflict of interest concerns over police corruption probe committee members

The deputy national police commissioner argued that two members of parliament should recuse themselves because they are complainants in criminal cases against him

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Massive raid part of asset recovery in Tembisa Hospital tender fraud
National
/ 10 October 2025

Massive raid part of asset recovery in Tembisa Hospital tender fraud

The Special Investigating Unit has seized luxury vehicles and artworks worth millions from businessman Hangwani Maumela’s Joburg mansion as part of an R820 million asset recovery

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
In Israel’s network, imprisonment functions not as punishment but as policy
National
/ 10 October 2025

In Israel’s network, imprisonment functions not as punishment but as policy

The treatment of flotilla participants detained by Israel echoes Palestinians’ experience

By Hasina Kathrada
Mkhwanazi tells parliament crime intelligence needs an overhaul
National
/ 9 October 2025

Mkhwanazi tells parliament crime intelligence needs an overhaul

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner is grilled in parliament on accusations against the minister

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Shadrack Sibiya raided, says he will not resign
National
/ 9 October 2025

Shadrack Sibiya raided, says he will not resign

The embattled deputy national police commissioner told journalists that he felt betrayed by his colleagues and national commissioner Fannie Masemola.

By Lunga Mzangwe
Freed SA activists call on governments to take more action against Israel
National
/ 8 October 2025

Freed SA activists call on governments to take more action against Israel

The group returned to South Africa on Wednesday after being detained in an Israeli prison for six days

By Aarti Bhana
SA flotilla activists arrive in Jordan after being held captive in Israel
National
/ 7 October 2025

SA flotilla activists arrive in Jordan after being held captive in Israel

The group is due to arrive in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning

By Aarti Bhana
Israel to release South African activists, Dirco says
National
/ 6 October 2025

Israel to release South African activists, Dirco says

The six will be freed from detention and repatriated, via Jordan on Tuesday morning, the international relations and cooperation department said

By Aarti Bhana
Testimony at Madlanga inquiry points to a compromised police service infiltrated by criminal cartels
National
/ 3 October 2025

Testimony at Madlanga inquiry points to a compromised police service infiltrated by criminal cartels

Further details linking suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu to cartel figures emerged

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Widespread condemnation as many are allegedly abducted as Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla
National
/ 2 October 2025

Widespread condemnation as many are allegedly abducted as Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla

South African activists on board the flotilla include Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Wanner and Reaaz Moolla

By Aarti Bhana
Madlanga inquiry adjourns early as crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo falls ill
National
/ 1 October 2025

Madlanga inquiry adjourns early as crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo falls ill

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola said Khumalo was ‘in good spirits and taking health advice from his physician’

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
UPDATED: South Africa’s ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa found dead in Paris
National
/ 30 September 2025

UPDATED: South Africa’s ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa found dead in Paris

The department of international relations and cooperation confirmed the death but gave little further detail

By MG Reporter
SIU uncovers R2 billion of fraud at Tembisa Hospital
National
/ 29 September 2025

SIU uncovers R2 billion of fraud at Tembisa Hospital

Three syndicates were identified for siphoning funds from the hospital, and several junior officials were found to be involved

By Aarti Bhana
Khumalo: ‘Big 5’ cartel paid ANC delegates and drove task team’s disbandment
National
/ 29 September 2025

Khumalo: ‘Big 5’ cartel paid ANC delegates and drove task team’s disbandment

Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo told the Madlanga commission that text messages from cartel leader Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala exposed links to ANC politics and police interference.

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Organised crime strengthened by compromised police service, says crime intelligence head Khumalo
National
/ 29 September 2025

Organised crime strengthened by compromised police service, says crime intelligence head Khumalo

He said organised crime thrived through police infiltration and political interference behind the disbandment of the political killings task team

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Siyathemba officials accused of irregular appointments as municipality weighs next steps
National
/ 29 September 2025

Siyathemba officials accused of irregular appointments as municipality weighs next steps

The council is referring the matter to court but the removal of the two ‘could be detrimental’

By Aarti Bhana
Gaza flotilla sails on despite attacks
National
/ 25 September 2025

Gaza flotilla sails on despite attacks

Along with drone attacks, the fleet faces a political campaign to delegitimise it

By Hasina Kathrada
Ramaphosa says UN Security Council is ineffective in its current form as Gaza genocide persists
National
/ 24 September 2025

Ramaphosa says UN Security Council is ineffective in its current form as Gaza genocide persists

The president urged UN member states to commit to fulfilling the mandate of its charter in trade, climate change and peace building

By Aarti Bhana
Whistleblower: uMzumbe municipal official ‘parachuted’ to senior eThekwini post
National
/ 22 September 2025

Whistleblower: uMzumbe municipal official ‘parachuted’ to senior eThekwini post

The transfer allegedly took place without following due process

By Sandile Motha
Mkhwanazi: Crime intelligence never cleansed since 2011 Richard Mdluli slush fund scandal
National
/ 19 September 2025

Mkhwanazi: Crime intelligence never cleansed since 2011 Richard Mdluli slush fund scandal

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner told the Madlanga commission that people implicated in the scandal still hold senior post

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KZN public works department declares war on late payment of service providers
National
/ 18 September 2025

KZN public works department declares war on late payment of service providers

The department is also cracking down on officials accused of demanding bribes before making payments, MEC Martin Meyer said

By Sandile Motha
Mkhwanazi warns Madlanga commission of ‘risk of total collapse’ in justice system
National
/ 17 September 2025

Mkhwanazi warns Madlanga commission of ‘risk of total collapse’ in justice system

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said his testimony will first deal with the disbanding of political killings task team in the province and then the influence of criminal syndicates in the police service

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
UN commission concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as flotilla challenges blockade
National
/ 17 September 2025

UN commission concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as flotilla challenges blockade

In its report, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry cited citing mass killings, starvation, forced displacement, denial of medical care and systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure

By Hasina Kathrada
Construction workers are dying and being injured because of negligence
National
/ 15 September 2025

Construction workers are dying and being injured because of negligence

Weak oversight and non-compliance are causing fatal accidents at construction sites

By Aarti Bhana
Service providers challenge Gauteng premier over missing tender records in R9bn school feeding scheme
National
/ 12 September 2025

Service providers challenge Gauteng premier over missing tender records in R9bn school feeding scheme

In their letter to Panyaza Lesufi, service providers outline serious irregularities in the National School Nutrition Programme tender process

By Umamah Bakharia
Pit latrine and septic tank tragedies: How many more children must die?
National
/ 12 September 2025

Pit latrine and septic tank tragedies: How many more children must die?

A young child’s death in a septic tank has sparked further calls for a new national audit of sanitation in schools

By Sheree Bega
Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness
National
/ 9 September 2025

Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness

The commission investigating police corruption has expedited the commencement of inquiry hearings in order to be the first to interview the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mandla Mandela urges same global support for Palestine that helped free SA from apartheid
National
/ 9 September 2025

Mandla Mandela urges same global support for Palestine that helped free SA from apartheid

Nelson Mandela’s grandson addressed hundreds of people from over 40 countries at the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza

By Hasina Kathrada
South African company accused of fuelling toxic lead crisis in Zambia
National
/ 8 September 2025

South African company accused of fuelling toxic lead crisis in Zambia

Human Rights Watch has found that the lead-contaminated waste in Kabwe, Zambia, puts residents health at risk

By Umamah Bakharia
From SA to Gaza. A young activist carries on family tradition of fighting oppression
National
/ 8 September 2025

From SA to Gaza. A young activist carries on family tradition of fighting oppression

Nurain Saloojee comes from a family that opposed apartheid in South Africa

By Hasina Kathrada
UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities
National
/ 8 September 2025

UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities

The Swedish activist spoke from a flotilla of boats carrying doctors, lawyers, activists, organisers and social media influencers attempting to take medicine and infant milk to Gaza

By Hasina Kathrada
Waste reclaimers worried about livelihoods as Johannesburg suspends operations at landfill
National
/ 7 September 2025

Waste reclaimers worried about livelihoods as Johannesburg suspends operations at landfill

Reclaimers rely on retrieving waste from dumpsites to sell. But at least three sites in the city are at or nearing capacity and must be closed

By Aarti Bhana
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