Ekurhuleni's mayor has ordered a full examination of 55 staff advancements approved by a suspended police department deputy chief, who is facing allegations of enabling criminal networks and misusing municipal resources. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza instructed the city manager to produce findings within seven days regarding possible irregularities or political interference in promotions authorized by Julius Mkhwanazi, who was placed on paid leave pending disciplinary proceedings linked to evidence uncovered through forensic auditing.
Authorities accuse Mkhwanazi of equipping private vehicles belonging to an alleged drug cartel associate with emergency lights and permitting officers with criminal records to serve in protection assignments. The...
The African National Congress has mandated that local branches submit detailed justifications when nominating council candidates younger than 25 years old, a requirement outlined in newly released electoral guidelines that has prompted criticism from party members who view the policy as discriminatory against qualified youth. Provincial list committees will evaluate these special motivations as part of candidate vetting procedures designed to ensure municipal leadership capacity following voter support declines.
Party regulations specify that electoral lists must include at least 30 percent representation from individuals between 25 and 35 years old while maintaining demographic balance across age groups, gender, and disability status...
The Jacob G Zuma Foundation announced it would pursue legal remedies against any attempt to disclose the former president's confidential tax information following a regulatory order directing the South African Revenue Service to release records spanning eight years. Foundation representatives argued that the Tax Administration Act provides absolute statutory protection for taxpayer data that cannot be superseded by administrative directives or information access legislation.
The Information Regulator issued an enforcement notice requiring revenue authorities to provide documentation after determining that Zuma consistently filed returns only after receiving final demands throughout his presidency, while underreporting earnings that...
South Africa's largest poultry producer reported revenue climbing 10.4 percent to 22.6 billion rand after recovering from bird flu losses that devastated operations two years earlier, with Astral Foods eliminating all debt and accumulating cash reserves exceeding one billion rand. The company increased broiler processing to 5.8 million birds weekly while lifting sales volumes by 7.9 percent, generating operating profits of 1.247 billion rand and enabling dividend payments to more than double following a suspension during the previous crisis.
Feed operations contributed 713.8 million rand in operating profit, as lower soya meal costs offset maize price increases, supporting expanded chicken production for retail customers and restaurant...
WeBuyCars recorded revenue growth of 13.1 percent to reach 26.4 billion rand as the used vehicle platform handled over 180,000 purchases and nearly 179,000 sales, generating core headline earnings of 937.6 million rand. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company credited geographic expansion and digital improvements for lifting monthly transactions above 15,000 units while announcing a 20 percent dividend increase.
Management identified affordable Chinese vehicle imports as a potential challenge to the secondhand automobile sector, as brands including Chery, Haval and BAIC captured more than one-third of new car financing in certain segments. Industry executives warned that the surge in lower-priced models from manufacturers based...
A retired Constitutional Court judge has condemned the relocation of 121 political murder investigation files from KwaZulu-Natal to Pretoria as illogical after hearing testimony that officials responsible for the transfer could not explain its purpose. Mbuyiseli Madlanga questioned witnesses during commission hearings examining potential interference in South Africa's justice system, noting that investigators tasked with reviewing the cases did not understand why an audit required moving documents from their provincial base.
The files belonged to the Political Killings Task Team, a specialized unit disbanded after murder suspects allegedly connected to criminal syndicates pressured authorities to shut down operations. Suspended Deputy...
A parliamentary defense committee leader has rebuked South Africa's naval commander for publicly discussing military funding shortfalls, warning that such disclosures at social gatherings could compromise national security and aid foreign intelligence operations. Dakota Legoete criticized Vice Admiral Monde Lobese for raising budget concerns at events, including charity balls and concerts, rather than through official military channels, describing the statements as inappropriate given the admiral's access to confidential forums like the Military Command Council.
Lobese had characterized chronic defense spending cuts as unpatriotic while questioning whether policymakers faced external influence from criminal networks exploiting...
Former opposition legislator Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has questioned efforts to halt an inquiry into Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's university credentials, arguing that academic institutions bear responsibility for defending their degree awards rather than degree holders themselves. The Bhisho High Court previously determined that the Special Investigating Unit exceeded its authority when examining Mabuyane's qualifications from the University of Fort Hare, ruling the probe unconstitutional under its original mandate.
The Special Investigating Unit maintains its broader examination of academic fraud at Fort Hare continues unimpeded following President Cyril Ramaphosa's expansion of investigative powers to encompass all qualifications...
South Africa's transport minister has endorsed a proposal to increase the validity period of standard driving licenses from five to eight years, a change designed to reduce administrative burdens at testing centers and align with international practices. Barbara Creecy confirmed that amendments will be submitted to parliament for approval, offering relief to motorists who have endured lengthy queues and frequent renewals under the current system.
The reform follows research indicating that many countries with strong road safety records maintain longer validity periods without compromising driver standards. However, professional drivers operating taxis, buses and commercial vehicles may continue facing shorter renewal cycles of two to...
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