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Inquiry battles to find witnesses
National
/ 30 January 2026

Inquiry battles to find witnesses

Evidence leaders compelled to ask for a postponement

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala
National
/ 28 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala

Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala’s criminal history although they were close, adding that he did not do background checks on friends

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts
National
/ 27 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts

Lesetja Sesona said the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner sent the messages before his appearance in front of the Madlanga commission

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss denies leaking information to “Cat” Matlala
National
/ 27 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss denies leaking information to “Cat” Matlala

Lesetja Sesona rejected allegations made against him at the Madlanga Commission, saying his relationship with Matlala was casual, with no business dealings

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice
National
/ 26 January 2026

Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice

The inquiry is discussing how to proceed with the withdrawal of the outgoing national director of public prosecutions, who is the main complainant

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
‘Mchunu visited police station in ANC regalia,’ KZN deputy police commissioner says
National
/ 26 January 2026

‘Mchunu visited police station in ANC regalia,’ KZN deputy police commissioner says

Anthony Gopaul said the suspended police minister broke protocol and often contacted him to request case updates

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Deadly Vaal ride to school
National
/ 23 January 2026

Deadly Vaal ride to school

No single institution carries end to end accountability for ensuring a child’s journey to school is safe, leading to lethal consequences

By Hasina Kathrada
Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash charged with murder
National
/ 22 January 2026

Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash charged with murder

Twenty-two year-old Ayanda Dludla also faces three counts of attempted murder, as well as charges of driving without a valid professional permit and operating an unlicensed vehicle

By Hasina Kathrada
The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago
National
/ 20 January 2026

The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago

Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river

By Yamkela Ntshongwana
UPDATED: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash
National
/ 19 January 2026

UPDATED: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash

Officials are seeking to open a case of culpable homicide after the vehicle of the minibus was hit by a truck as the driver attempted to overtake two cars

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Rev Musa Xulu resigns as chair of Section 22 Committee, alleging state control of religion
National
/ 16 January 2026

Rev Musa Xulu resigns as chair of Section 22 Committee, alleging state control of religion

Xulu said a draft Christian sector self-regulatory framework released in December had been rushed through meetings presided over by the chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
United States renews Agoa for another three years
National
/ 13 January 2026

United States renews Agoa for another three years

However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat
National
/ 9 January 2026

New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat

Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Ramaphosa bypasses shortlisted candidates, appoints Andy Mothibi as new NPA head
National
/ 7 January 2026

Ramaphosa bypasses shortlisted candidates, appoints Andy Mothibi as new NPA head

The president picked the SIU head after an advisory panel found none of the six candidates interviewed late last year suitable for the post

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
NSFAS receives nearly 900 000 applications, with women making up 66%
National
/ 6 January 2026

NSFAS receives nearly 900 000 applications, with women making up 66%

The student financial aid scheme said its appeals process would be open until 14 January

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
AG warns of deepening water crisis 
The Green Guardian
/ 22 December 2025

AG warns of deepening water crisis 

A special audit has exposed failing infrastructure, high losses and mismanaged municipal water services

By Sheree Bega
EThekwini internal investigation implicates senior manager in sexual misconduct
National
/ 20 December 2025

EThekwini internal investigation implicates senior manager in sexual misconduct

The probe was conducted by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit

By Sandile Motha
Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025
Politics
/ 19 December 2025

Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025

Diplomacy, domestic strains and a test of political authority underlined this year’s presidency

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANCYL ‘will sell its votes to highest bidder’, insiders say
Politics
/ 19 December 2025

ANCYL ‘will sell its votes to highest bidder’, insiders say

Malatji said those who raise such comments are obsessed with capturing the youth league and were not succeeding

By Lunga Mzangwe
Batohi exits NPA on a sour note
National
/ 19 December 2025

Batohi exits NPA on a sour note

While the national director of public prosecutions’s conduct at the Nkabinde inquiry has tarnished her legacy, she remains the first person in the post to complete a full term of office

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
‘Devastated and broken’: Family speaks after DJ Warras is gunned down
National
/ 17 December 2025

‘Devastated and broken’: Family speaks after DJ Warras is gunned down

The family of the well-known radio and television presenter says he was their heart and anchor

By Sheree Bega
Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry
National
/ 15 December 2025

Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry

Panel members at the Nkabinde inquiry said the national director of public prosecutions was undermining the inquiry she herself had insisted upon

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Batohi’s performance as NPA head questioned over handling of Cato Manor unit
National
/ 15 December 2025

Batohi’s performance as NPA head questioned over handling of Cato Manor unit

The national director of public prosecutions defended herself against criticism, saying she had delegated the matter to her subordinate

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Police fail to seize domestic violence guns
National
/ 14 December 2025

Police fail to seize domestic violence guns

Guns are used in 35% of the murders of women

By Mary-Anne Gontsana
Batohi never investigated Cato Manor unit, says Ncqukaitobi
National
/ 12 December 2025

Batohi never investigated Cato Manor unit, says Ncqukaitobi

The national director of public prosecutions said she established a panel to look into the human rights abuses linked to the Durban police unit

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Batohi under fire
National
/ 12 December 2025

Batohi under fire

NPA boss defended her decisions while conceding documentation oversights, which she said should not constrain the inquiry

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Looking up: How the South African night sky is healing minds
National
/ 10 December 2025

Looking up: How the South African night sky is healing minds

A pioneering project explores how stargazing can ease anxiety, boost mood and strengthen family bonds, using the night sky as a natural therapy

By Sheree Bega
Protesters demand that Cape Town holocaust centre recognise genocide in Gaza
National
/ 10 December 2025

Protesters demand that Cape Town holocaust centre recognise genocide in Gaza

The vigil also marked the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

By Matthew Hirsch
Three suspects identified in killing of Madlanga commission’s Witness D
National
/ 9 December 2025

Three suspects identified in killing of Madlanga commission’s Witness D

Police have detained one of the suspects, who is currently being questioned, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Ngcukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke
National
/ 8 December 2025

Ngcukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke

Ngcukaitobi accused the national director of public prosecutions of punishing Chauke for doing his job

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga commission
National
/ 8 December 2025

Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga commission

The inquiry into corruption in the criminal justice system will submit its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa by 17 December

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’
National
/ 5 December 2025

Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’

Suspended Ekurhuleni officials defended “irregular” deal with Matlala’s private security company

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
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