Airlink suspended all Johannesburg to Maseru flights on Wednesday due to inadequate emergency equipment at Lesotho's primary airport. The regional carrier cited Moshoeshoe I International Airport's failure to maintain required fire and rescue resources as violating international aviation safety standards. This decision disrupts frequent air connections vital for business travelers and families moving between South Africa and Lesotho. Airline officials confirmed normal operations would only resume after proper safety systems return to the mountain kingdom's main airfield.
Affected passengers received instructions to monitor Airlink's website for flight status changes and refund options. No specific timeline exists for restoring service...
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia dismissed reports claiming 7,500 South African Police Service weapons vanished and reached illegal organizations. Official documents reveal approximately 4,124 government firearms were recorded missing since the 2019 financial period. An investigation team will verify each incident to establish precise numbers. This response addresses public anxiety about law enforcement equipment possibly contributing to nationwide violent incidents. The minister stressed accountability while recognizing that current inventory systems require enhancement.
SAPS pledged to finalize complete findings by December 31, 2025, with formal delivery occurring January 15, 2026. Officials noted no serving officers received...
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi met with Chinese provincial leader Ge Huijun on November 6, 2025, signing an agreement to boost ties between their regions. The accord establishes collaboration in agricultural development, manufacturing investment, educational programs, cultural initiatives and automotive production sectors.
This partnership builds upon enhanced diplomatic relations between South Africa and China, formalized last year. Shandong represents one of China's primary industrial centers while Gauteng drives South Africa's economy. Trade between South Africa and Shandong reached 2.63 billion dollars during 2023, making South Africa the Chinese province's third most significant African commercial partner.
Lesufi described the...
The African National Congress secured victory in a Govan Mbeki Municipality by-election on November 5, 2025, retaining Ward 14 with 904 ballots. This outcome maintained party control in Embalenhle township, where 2,095 residents participated in selecting their local representative. Candidates from five opposing groups trailed significantly behind the winning tally.
Voter participation reached approximately 30 percent according to election monitors. Community concerns regarding infrastructure improvements and employment opportunities heavily influenced ballot choices. African National Congress officials described the result as validation of their service delivery initiatives. The party aims to strengthen its municipal position ahead of...
The University of Free State announced Professor Bulelwa Nguza-Mduba will become its Deputy Vice-Chancellor for People and Operations effective January 1, 2026. She will manage university human resources, facilities, security technology systems and commercial activities. Nguza-Mduba currently serves as Executive Dean of Management and Public Administration Sciences at Walter Sisulu University, bringing extensive leadership experience to Bloemfontein.
Her academic background includes a Doctor of Business Administration plus advanced degrees in business leadership and education. Nguza-Mduba has directed campus operations, managed community partnerships and secured funding for student support programs. University officials highlighted her...
Two brothers accused of organizing the fatal shootings of South African musician Kiernan AKA Forbes and associate Tebello Motsoane will face South African courts next week. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande ended their legal resistance to extradition from Eswatini, clearing their transfer on November 11, 2025. Authorities have prepared security protocols for their arrival to join five co-accused already detained in the nation's most prominent criminal case.
The pair confronts twenty-four charges ranging from homicide to illegal weapon ownership following the February 2023 Durban restaurant attack. Police investigators assert the killings resulted from premeditated criminal coordination involving regional syndicates. National Commissioner...
African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula has reaffirmed his party's dedication to maintaining its governing coalition despite friction with Democratic Alliance officials. During a November 6 radio interview on Power FM, Mbalula dismissed speculation about withdrawing from the partnership established after the ANC secured only 40 percent of the voter support in last year's national polls. He characterized the arrangement as essential for national stability and continuity of policy.
Mbalula addressed multiple challenges facing his organization, including internal renewal efforts and corruption allegations. He acknowledged public dissatisfaction with service delivery while defending progress achieved since South Africa's...
Kenya's anti-corruption agency detained five individuals on November 5, 2025, including two senior sports ministry officials accused of misappropriating 3.8 billion shillings, nearly 29 million dollars. Authorities recovered substantial cash and documents during raids on upscale residences and government buildings. Investigators allege the suspects used fraudulent contracts to divert public money designated for athletic facilities and competitions over multiple budget periods.
The arrests followed parliamentary questioning of Kenya's sports minister regarding missing funds for stadium developments. This enforcement action highlights persistent graft challenges within athletic administration as the nation prepares infrastructure for...
South African presidential advisor Dr Bejani Chauke has rejected persistent claims that President Cyril Ramaphosa intends to leave office after November's international leaders' conference in Johannesburg. Chauke called these assertions entirely false and designed to disrupt planning for the historic gathering set for mid-November 2025, marking the first such meeting on the continent.
The special envoy stressed Ramaphosa remains firmly committed to his constitutional responsibilities and ongoing efforts against government corruption. He noted the president received strong backing from parties representing most voters. Political observers connect recent speculation to internal party discussions about future leadership transitions ahead...
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